McNab Defeated but Looked to Public Service Again
In a Welling speech Mr McNab’s defeat drew praise from Sir Joseph Ward who said the loss is temporary and he will play a significant role in New Zealand’s history. The Guardian and Press echoed the feeling, noting McNab’s unity of purpose and readiness to continue serving the country, possibly through historical research or later public work.
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McNab
Joseph Ward
Guardian
Dominion
New Zealand
Caesar
Presbyterian minister welcomed at Dunedin assembly
The Rev. A V G Chandler, long in charge at a Central Otago preaching station, was received into the church during the Presbyterian Assembly session in Dunedin. Also noted: the Railway Servants' union paid 1800 to the Superannuation Fund for 1890 strike recognition.
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Presbyterian Assembly
Dunedin
A. V.G. Chandler
Central
Otago
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Railway Superannuation Fund
Wellington News Briefs Include Ministers and Local Events
Mr T Mzckensie named Minister of Lands and Agriculture in Wellington. First strawberries sold in Dunedin at 2s 7d per lb amid keen competition. Canterbury MP re-elected Tuesday belongs to about 140 societies, costing him a year each. Mr G Coates arrives in Ashburton for William Anderson Drama Company plans. Ashburton teachers salaries discussed. Education Board confirms grants for private school inspection. A Nodicence speaker attacked by women with sand bags in Dunedin incident. Miss Paul prepares Cinderella opera in Ashburton. Miss Paul’s pupils perform at Oddfellows Hall. Metropolis show guessing results reported. Sly grog-selling charge anticipated at Magistrate's Court. McNab and Millar travel to Wellington. interest in Ashburton results and licensing. Probate duty settled for late David Syme estate in Victoria. Milk prices may drop this year due to favorable rains and abundant supply. vegetables also plentiful. An Australian navigation patent promises radical steering improvements. Oceanic steamship service to Australia in doubt. ships sold to Pacific Mail. REBGAG advertised for rheumatic relief with prices listed.
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Robert McNab
Lands and Agriculture
Defence
J. A. Millar
Labour, Customs and Marine
Messrs 1
Formston
F. Thomson
Ashburton
Mokoia
Lyttelton
Wellington
McNab
Sinc
Mataura
Lyttelton Wharf
Lyttelton Marine Band
Dunedin Star
Star
Gore
Meikle
Southland Times
Gare
Croydon
Adendale
Weyndham
Woodstock
Ron
Anderson
Ali Anderson
Anderean
Mr McNab
Ministers McNab and Millar rally in Ashburton trip
The Hon. Robert McNab and Hon. J. A. Millar traveled via Ashburton to Lyttelton and on to Wellington aboard the Mokoia. A half hour chat with McNab at Lyttelton revealed no discussions with the Premier since the election results.
Millar Celebrates Strong Victory In New Zealand Election
The Hon. Ma Millar spoke of a decisive ward ministry win and a larger vote tally than ever before. He noted gains in Taieri and the South Island, while lamenting the loss of colleague Mr McNab. The poll showed Munro matching Adams at 2517 votes in past and present contests.
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Ward
South Island
McNab
House of Representatives
Myr Millar
Dominion
Dunedin
Chalmers
New Zealand
J. W. Munro
Afr
A. S. Adams
Millar
Ma Millar
Chamberlains Tablets For Sick Headache Remedy
Sick Headache stems from a stomach disorder and Chamberlains Tablets can correct it. Take a dose at first signs of an attack to lessen severity. For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company.
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Ashburton Drug Company
Davey Increases Lead After Foresters Hall Count
In Christchurch East during the general election the second Foresters Hall count raises H. Davey's majority. Missing figures show Boxshall 40, Cooke 72, Davey 397, McCombs 153, updating totals with Davey now leading by a wide margin across the district.
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Christchurch
Foresters’ Hall
Christchurch East
H. Davey
Boxshall
Cooke
Davey
Mc. Combs
Wellington Parliament Names New Members and Runs Through Roster
Telegraphed list from Wellington details the elected members by Government Opposition and Independent groups. It names Reed Fowlds Glover Lawry Ward Allen McGowan Remington Hall Thomson Millar Arnold Sidex Hanan Duncan Steward Colvin McKenzie Guinness Witty Buddo Laurencen Mackenzie Seddon Jennings Baume Greenslade Pools Hogg Davey Wilford Stallworthy and Opposition names Mander Ballard Herries Rhodes Malcolm Lang Hine Maseey Pearce Okey Allen Fraser Hardy Guthrie Anderson Buchanan plus Independents John Duncan Taylor Fisher. New Members Reed Glover Hine Pearce Guthrie Anderson Buchanan Taylor Brown John Duncan. Defeated Members Tzard Hornsby Praser Kidd Symes Chapple Gras McNab Major.
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Fowlds
Glover
Lawry
Brown
Joseph Ward
I. G. Allen
McGowan
Remington
Hall
J. O. Thomson
Millar
Arnold
Sidex
Hanan
T. Duncan
William Steward
Colvin
McKenzie
Guinness
Witty
Buddo
Laurencen
Mackenzie
Seddon
Jennings
Baume
Greenslade
Pools
Hogg
Davey
Wilford
Field
Stallworthy
Messie
Mander
Ballard
Herries
Rhodes
Malcolm
Lang
Hine
Maseey
Pearce
Okey
J. Allen
Fraser
Hardy
Guthrie
Anderson
Buchanan
John Duncan
Taylor
Fisher
Second ballots in multiple electorates set for next Tuesday
A second ballot will decide the top two in several electorates after yesterday scrutiny. Between Flatman and Nosworthy the two highest candidates proceed, as no candidate achieved the 2832 vote majority. results to be finalized with remaining seven votes and advertised.
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Bay of Plenty
Wellington South
Barber
Wright
J.C
Wellington East
Atkinson
McLaren
Lab
Wellington North
Herdman
Bolton
Wellington
Luke
Fitesgerald
Dunedin
Barclay
Thomson
Ashburton
Jeffries
Ohinerunt
Poland
Haseldon
Campbell
Cae
Remont—Dive
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Pricks Macphen
Beott .Y
Messie Flatman
Nosworthy
Second Ballot Holiday Notice for Factories and Shops
Mr J Lomas, Chief Inspector of Factories, issues a circular to Inspectors of Factories across the dominion. It states that if a second ballot is held in a district, shops must observe the weekly half-holiday on that day as per the original election day, and not the regular day. A public notice is required to explain compulsory closures under the Shops and Offices Act.
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New Zealand
M. Ribot
Pas de Calais
France
Fife
AE. Aicot
J. Lomas
Dominion
Wellington Suburbs No-License lead widens in local poll
In the Wellington Suburbs counting 89 seamen's rights and absent voters papers, No-License majority rises to 33. Dunedin South shows Continuance 322, Reduction Kee 8760, No-License 4048, Voters 2316, with Reduction carried by 42 votes. Brace reports 1868 Reduction, 2484 No-License, 2068 Voters 4896, No-License leading by 30 votes. Twenty permits pending cannot change the outcome.
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Wellington
Dunedin South
BRACE
Pumanes
Islanders vote on continuance and alcohol policy
The report notes unknown total votes and presents partial figures 3254 reduction 220 No license 3559 with Pakatoa Island results showing 30 continuance 9 reduction and 12 Nolicense. It suggests continuance likely, Nolicense possible, and reduction probable based on partial returns.
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Bend
Pakatoa Island
Salvation Army
Nolicense
Avondale Jockey Club Faces Setback After Local Election
With all valid votes counted the poll total shows no license carried by a majority. The decision by electors leaves the Avondale Jockey Club unable to proceed under the current result and impacts local hotel interests.
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Nolicenes
Avondale Jockey Club
Final returns sought for Parnell electorate race
Final returns from the Parnell electorates will not be available till Monday. The figures show continuance and reduction with a probable no license outcome. Ten seamen's voting rights were to be included.
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Parnell
Continuance Update on License 8128 and Return Projections
The latest returns indicate a continuation for license 8128 with a small potential rise in the total continuance vote. No license above 1823 is available. implications suggest a modest uptick in support though specifics remain uncertain.
Inebriates Poll Shows Small Salvation Army Vote
Auckland reports a Manu kau licensing poll includes Palatoa Island returns from the Salvation Army home for inebriates. Seventy eight voted for continuance, two for reduction, and two for no license. Question remains how Army officers voted and how many converts the liquor issue reflects.
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Auckland
Manukau
Palatoa Island
Salvation Army
Ning
Auckland seamen and absent voters sway licensing poll
In Auckland City licensing poll results a delay in official returns stems from tallying seamen and absent voter votes. With 6543 seamen rights and 89 absent votes issued, counts show 14 seamen votes added in City East but final outcome depends on 384 votes yet to be counted, with continuation unlikely and reduction favored.
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Auckland
City East
No-License Victory Welcomed by Presbyterian Assembly
Dunedin November 18 The Presbyterian Assembly records gratitude to God for local option success and congratulates electorates that backed No-license or reduced liquor. It praises Dunedin No-license supporters and vows to intensify war on liquor evils and the drive to abolish intoxicating beverage by conscience public opinion and law.
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Dunedin
Presbyterian Assembly
No license movement gains momentum in poll results
The No-license party celebrates a win with Rev F W Tsitt predicting nearly 100 liquor bars to close if returns hold. Alliance gains from workers and outsiders, while reduction, continuance, and No-license shifts reveal mixed signals across Wellington and Timaru in a lengthy provincial election result.
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F. W. Tsitt
Allaince
Dominion
Australia
Wellington
Destructive Fire Destroys Timaru Sawmill
A major fire damaged J. Jackson and Company’s Timaru timber sawmill on the main street killing most of the two storied brick and iron structure. The blaze began around 6 30 am after smoke was seen in the engine room and destroyed the factory within minutes. Insured for about £2000 and valued at £6000, the site will pause operations while repairs are planned.
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Timaru
Messrs
J. Jackson
Wheelwright Department
Et P
Prince Bulow Expects Early Public Announcement
Prince Bulow told the Prussia Council, the Ministers of the Federal Council, and the Reichstag president that following his interview with the Kaiser he will likely issue an early public statement.
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Berlin
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Reichstag
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Deutscker Reichsanzeiger
Council of Ministers
Paris
Prince Balon
Paris discusses Kaiser declarations and constitutional progress
In Paris on November 18 observers say Kaiser declarations ease Prince Bulow’s position but do not guarantee real progress toward constitutional government.
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Paris
de Kaiser
Prince Bulow
German Count Hohenthal Hopes Rift Between Emperor and Nation Eases
Count Hohenthal in the Saxony Chamber voiced hope that recent events stirring public indignation will not recur and that the dark shadow between the Emperor and the nation will pass away.
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Berlin
Count Hohenthal
Saxony
Kaiser and Bulow discuss constitutional issue in Berlin
Berlin reports that Kaiser Wilhelm and Prince Bulow spent hours discussing constitutional matters. Bulow recounts the Kaiser’s serious stance, pledged to avoid public agitation and to uphold imperial duties while preserving constitutional responsibilities. Paris observers doubt real progress toward constitutional government.
Berlin and London Comment on Potsdam Gold and Kaiser's Policy
Berlin notes the Potsdam bullion transfer as a central pledge to the German people while London observers assess Prince Bulow's boosted authority. The Times questions whether the concession satisfies the Reichstag and the nation, noting limited constitutional guarantees.
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Berlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Potsdam
London
the Times
Prince Bulow
Reichstag
AFFAIRS IN CHINA RUN ON BANKS PAR PRESS ASSOCIATION
The article notes a bank run in China with Native banks at Sn halted after fourteen had been closed. Police and authorities respond as the situation unfolds.
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Par Press Association
Copsright
Perkin
Explanations of Imperial Death Sought by Foreign Powers
The Chinese Council for Foreign Affairs freely explained the circumstances of the Emperor and Dowager’s deaths to representatives of the Powers to dispel suspicions of foul play. Explanations deemed satisfactory show reform elements in the new regime alarm Magchurian organizations.
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Chinese Council For Foreign Affairs
Passing of 4 Tyranny in Pekin Announces New Emperor
In Pekin on November 18 the Dowager and the Emperor vanish and a new Emperor is proclaimed. The event brings relief as it fulfills ancestral worship requirements and signals a change in leadership.
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Pekin
King Edward Cables Sympathy to Prince Chun
King Edward sent a sympathy message to Prince Chun via cable following the news. The note reflects royal condolences from London dated November 18.
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King Edward
London
Prince Chun
Trial of Mrs Wilson in Brisbane Murder Case
Brisbane reports at the resumed trial of Mrs Wilson on a charge of murdering Miss Duffy. Billy Witson testifies he feared the accuseds husband and aided plans to kill Miss Duffy to prevent her telling him. Also noted are a priest charged with forgery and the Adult Suffrage Bill passing in Melbourne with a dramatic protest from a woman in the gallery.
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Per
Press Association
Melbourne
State Assembly
Opposition fragments consolidation proposed in Federal House
Mr Bruce Smith suggests uniting Opposition factions to form an anti Socialist force in the Federal House. He asserts 47 members could block socialist governance and advocates leader election by ballot if the proposal proceeds.
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Sydney
Bruce Smith
Ballet
Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement From Wellington Reader
Mr 8 Stockbridge writes that Chamberlains Tablets are the finest remedy at home. He praises their mild action and lack of after effects and says they help with digestion and constipation. Sold by Ashburton Drug Company.
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Stockbridge
Wellington
N.Z
Chamberlain
Ashburton Drug Company
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