Northcote entertains at Montreal festivities
Lord and Lady Northcote, former Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, attended numerous events in Montreal including a banquet hosted by Earl Grey, Governor General of Canada, during their visit. Madame Clementine fatally shot an assistant while attempting the William Tell apple trick in a Middlesex music hall and was arrested. Britain refused cattle shipments from New York and Philadelphia despite sourcing from uninfected districts.
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Lord
Lady Northcote
Montreal
Lord Northcote
Commonwealth of Australis
Afontreal
Earl Grey
Canada
William Tell
London
Madame Clementine
Middlesex Music Hall
Britain
New York
Philadelphia
United Kingdom
Grafters in San Francisco Prosecution Reopens
Mr Heney recovers from a wound inflicted by Haas and seeks to resume the prosecution of the grafters in San Francisco. The Associated Press notes the case advances as legal actions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Press Association
Reesivad
San Francisco
New Zealander Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Stockholm announces Professor Hinest Rutherford of Canterbury College has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. London reports the announcement dated November 24 with details carried by the Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
Stockholm
Hinest Rutherford
Canterbury College
Sikh Speaker in Vancouver Urges Indian Justice
Professor Singh, addressing Indians in Vancouver, declares that the Sikh awakens and all India demands justice, framing his seditious remarks as a call for reform. The report notes the speech delivered in Victoria area on November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Victoria
British Columbia
Singh
Vancouver
All India
Plot to murder Sir Andrew Wracer uncovered
Three Bengalese have been arrested in a new plot to kill Sir Andrew Wracer as groups like the Bengal Chamber of Commerce press Lord Minto for a juryless special tribunal to try the conspirators seeking to overthrow British authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wracer
Bengal Chamber of Commerce
Lord Minto
Birrell outlines Irish Land Purchase plan totals
Mr Birrell spoke briefly on the Land Purchase Bill. Sales completed reach 25 million pounds with 52 million in pending agreements. Costs rise from 100 million planned in 1903 to 180 million. Government aims to relieve Irish ratepayers of annual losses and provide a graduated bonus for poorer landlords. He warned he would resign if measures carried over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birrell
Ynness
Grand Lardgeny A Strange Case
The Mail's New York correspondent reports Montefiore Myers, an import from Australia living in London, arrested at Pittsburg for grand larceny. He allegedly posed as Rathaehild’s representative to gain access to elite circles and is charged with stealing lumber bonds and failing to pay an oil option deposit. Ayers calls the charges perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Mail
New York
Montefiore Myers
Australia
Pittsburg
Rathaehild
Ayers
Kaiser's sensational statements ignite wartime tensions
Perth reports the Kaiser's interview in the Daily Telegraph quoting him saying he seeks peace with England and is its friend despite hostile German sentiment. He complains of misinterpretation by the English press and notes aConsensus of anti English feeling among Germany's middle and lower classes.
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Per Press Association
Perth
English Mail
Kaiser
Daily Telegraph
March
England
Germany
Fires Hit Balmain Bond Plant and Hospitals
A major fire in Sydney at 7 Elliott's Chemical Bond Balmain destroyed the building after an chemical roof explosion. Fire damage estimated at £16500. In Stratford a hospital fire damaged Nurse Manory's private hospital with patients removed. At Punedin a four room house on Farwild Street owned by G Morrison and occupied by J Barton burned. building insurance £275 and furniture £135.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Elliott
Balmain
Stratford
Punedin
Farwild Street
G. Morrison
J. Barton
Land sale ledgers show 9000 acres sold to sixteen buyers
Commercial notice outlines Ashburton branch mortgage actions and land sales. It lists numerous accounts and transfers from Kellahan to various parties, noting that the company sold 9000 acres of estate to 16 buyers under joint agents.
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Reid
Ashburton
Cranwell and Rotherw
Harper
Daniel Kellahan
David
Mosca
O. Aetate
Debmore
Jna
Hammond
A McFarlane
Gates
E LE. Larbetter
Teliem
G. R. Tilson
Neanurst Es
A. Iene
Jno
Hampton
TP Tehnetone
Williams Brea
We. Ges
Gmber
Ashburton County Council Chooses John Lambie Chairman
The first meeting of the new Ashburton County Council elected John Lambie as chairman by unanimous vote. Debate focused on chairman expenses with Friedlander proposing quarterly expense claims and Studholme preferring a fixed honorarium. Lambie stated he seeks to run council business efficiently without personal gain.
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Ashburton County
Me Studholme
John Lambie Ha
Studholme
John Lambie
Lambie Hind
C.J. Herper
Myr
Friedlander
W. C. Walker
Commeil
Cantcil
Chapman
Cairns
Reid
Christchurch Wheat Market Sees Steady Prices Amid Limited Demand
In Christchurch on November 24 a fair wheat supply meets cautious demand. Sellers seek 4s 3d to 4s 4d at country stations while buyers cap at about 4s 2d. Ants and chaff trade quiet aside from local needs. Potatoes near season end with scarce small lots and depleted local stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Australian grain and produce markets price report
Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide market notices list fresh commodity prices. Wheat ranges 8s 103d to 3s 11d in Sydney and 94d in Melbourne. flour about £9 10s in Sydney and £8 15s in Melbourne. oats maize bran and pollard priced in each city. potatoes onions butter and bacon values also given.
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Press Association
Sydney
New Zealand
Gartans
Melbourne
Adelaide
Wool market reports from London cables
The National Mortgage and Agency Company notes higher opening rates for merinos and cross-breds with light buyer turnout. Dalgety and Company says London expects rises at next sales, 5 earnestly for merinos and cross-breds, with light basils steady and heavy basils down, hides higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Mortgage and Agency Company
London
Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited
Nominations for Multiple Races Across Handicaps
The list of entries covers Trial, Coldstream, Racecourse, first Bracelet, Netherby, Bandstand, Imperial, and other handicaps. Notable horses include Belle Benton, Wild Ivy, Miss Pierrie C., Baron Lengen, Makatea, and Rubican, with sums in sovs and sars specified for each race.
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Belle Benton
Ovyrua
Kronaie
Gold Dust
Little Arthur
Bonnie Doon
Gladsome
Piecework
Jessie
Nimrod
Lady Miller
Princess Minnie
Makatea
Fanny M
Cedrice
Miss Pierrie C
Baron Lengen
Wickcliffe
Roan Alice
Nellie E
Lady Clare
Wild Ivy
Mary Lincoln
Bessie B
Ngaire
Dummy
Harold
Peacock
Woodbury
Bellwind
Nellie H
Turk
St Cyrus
Ontario
Yankee Dick
Dolly Tom
Kuakina
Luluette
Yankee Lass
Imperial
Imperialwood
Rosentials
Ecile Benton
Silvery
Alpha TL
Wairakau
Rubican
Amazona
Redeemer
Naughty Child
Master Tracey
Chanticleer
King V
Value
Opihi
Vitella
Lady Disdain
Almond
Imperial Girl
Dick Wy
Roseneath
Ticket
Elsie
Impatient
Derringeotte
Lady Lyllian
Myali
the Hobo
Noreen
Muskgrove Maid
Franca
Jolly Tom
Laluette
Wickeliffe
Sunbeam
Success
Flaetess
Jessie B
Urgent
Dromore
Jim Tracey
Ngatro
Master Graces
Bellvind
Pihi
Ashburton County
Miss Mlorrie
Imperial Polly
Fusee
Dick Fly
Submarine
Stoseneath
Lady Linton
Aberfeldy
Belroy
Prince Warbeck
Lapatient
Durbar
the Boss
Matilda
Fluetess
Kakino
Imperial Wood
Rosenholz
Fenny M
McLean Trandicep
Alpha H
Silver Ribbon
Red Ribbon
Advocate
Derringcotte
Myall
Miss Florrie C
Sydney
Clark
St. Cyrus
Lady Elf
Franzie
Arelda
Blazer
Arpent
The Squatter's Daughter Dramatic Event Ashburton
Lessee and manager announce William Anderson's Dramatic Organisation presents The Squatter's Daughter for two nights only at Jones's newsagent. Tickets from 1s 0d to 2s 6d with reserved seats. Special showing by Rev W Scorgie in aid of High School Magazine funds. Open to public with Limelight View slides from Queensland government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashfurton
Freday
Jones’s
George Coates
Rev. W. Scorgie
Dunedin
Queensland
Landseeker
Auckland Wool Sales Open With Strong Demand in New Zealand
Auckland wool sales opened with 4614 lots offered. Competition was spirited and prices for early lots rose versus Wellington and Christchurch figures. Fine cross-breds reached 11d, bellies averaged 7d, pieces 3d to 4d, bright fleeces in strong demand while dingy wool stayed weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aackland
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
Supreme Court Sits in Waihi Case and Mail Parcel Theft
In Auckland on November 25 the Supreme Court debated the case of William Thomas Gibson of Waihi for improper relations with a girl under 16. the jury disagreed and a new trial is ordered next week. William Francis Wilkinson is jailed three years for stealing a mail bag and opening it and receiving a postal packet knowing it to have been stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Supreme Court
Wm. Thomas Gibson
Waihi
William Francis Wilkingon
Hawea attempt to re float fails at Greymouth
At Hawea in Greymouth an attempt to re float the vessel failed on November 28 and another effort will be made tomorrow. The cargo is now being jettisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greymouth
Maressen Pleads Guilty to Housebreaking in Oamaru
Walter Henry Maressen, an ex-Burnham boy, pleaded guilty at the Magistrate's Court to breaking and entering and theft of £9. He was sent to the Supreme Court for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oamaru
Walter Henry Maressen
Burnham
Supreme Court
Local Officials Re-elected at Ashburton County Conference
At the Ashburton County and Borough Councils conference two local representatives, Hugo Friedlander and CG Harper, were re elected to the Ashburton and North Canterbury United District Charitable Aid Board. An orchestral concert program planned by conductor Alfred Bunz features A Day in Naples with past performances noted. William McKee a youth of about 18 was injured when his horse fell and another horse toppled onto it near Allenton. he was treated by Dr Handcock after the incident.
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Ashburton County
Ashburton
Orchestral Society
Alfred Bunz
Naples
Wellington
Savage Club
Lord Plunket
A. Bunz
Christchurch
William McKee
Allenton
McKee
Melkxee
Handcock
South Canterbury Meeting Opens With Small Field Crowd
Timaru reports the S C J C spring meeting began in fine weather with a sparse attendance. Results include the Summer Handicap won by Linda defeating Slaney and Steplink by two lengths. Time was 1 min 16 4 5 sec.
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Timaru
S.C.J.C
Linda
Slaney
Steplink
Imin
F Wostton Wins Four Races at Birmingham Meeting
At Birmingham on Tuesday F Wostton secured four winning rides. The successful jockey dominated the card with victories across multiple events, adding to his already strong season tally.
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Cable News Aws
Rome and Foreign
Cdnited Presa Association
Per Blcotr Telagreph
Copsright
THE
New Zealander
Affairs IN
India
Special Tribunal
Irish Affairs
MR Birrell
Her Press Association—Copyright
Ashburton County Council
Australian Grain and Produce Markets
Wool Sales
Sporting
Ashburton Trotting Club
Entertainments
Ashburton Orchestral Society
H. A. Gales
Spm
Mount Posseasion
Afoe
W. Lambie
Wrarle
John Moorh
Pollock
H. C. Johnston
Butcher
Burnett Street
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Wakanui
Acre
Fairfield
National Mortgage and Agency Co. of N.Z., Ltd
Cnational Mortgage We Agency OF N.Z., Limited
Methven
Ts National Mortgage and Agency Company
A. E. Heer
Pes
Bryant
Mumenthal
Auctioncere
West Street
McCormick
Deering
Massey Harris
T. F. Gibson
F. Curtis
Thos, Campbell
Stuate
Eiffelton
National Mortgage and Agency CO
BAYS
Messrs Dbotherway and
Cranwell
National, Mortgage and Agency. CO
Henry Stephenson
A. A. Fooks
WysNipp
Menda
Steele
Wright
Windermere
McDonald and Co, Tailors
Acri Mission
Hawkins
Kohere
EV. Hawkins
St. James Church
Waterton
W. T. Kingston
Wills Street
Park Street
Alford Forest Road
Mayfield Township
Ellan Street
Nelson Street
Hampstead
OMD
Tancred Street
O. T. Russell and Co
Phumbers
Monpax
United Band of Hope
Oddfellows’ Hall
J. Isherwood
Peter and
Cass Streets
AZORS
Percy’s
Chas. Thomas
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
Thomas Bros
Grain and Produce
Havelock Street
East Street
ENNIS
Saharan
Wueuels
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle
EW Books
Stewart Edward White
Hetty Beresford
L. T. Meade
Desire
Ae Silerrad
Amy le Ferevre
David Tryall
GH. A. Mason
Drummond
J. R. Millar
H. M. Jones
Gow
Sutton
National Mortgarge
Ves
Paroy's
En Sutton
Fowke
F.H. Choat & CO
F. H. CHOAT_ANDS CO
Buxton and
Thomas
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombo Street
Kieep
Farmers’ Co-Op
Mitchell and Turner
Fletcher Bros
Pereroy'’S
MYERS
Pletoreer
Je—-At_ FLETCHER
BROS
BER
Theas
Amz
Sultana
Isins
Ory 1
Lees
Prounes—I
Muscatele
Japan
Rica
R. Bell and Co
International Harvester Company
National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
N.Z
H, Matson and CO
I. M. Thompson
H, Matson and Co., Auctioneora
Ashburtonermanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
EWA
Manchester Bros
Sole
Supreme Court Sessions
Per Prese Association
Keiller’s
Keiler
Keiller
Taylor’s
Old P
Supreme
Crown
Crear
Montseratt
John Orr & CO
Urton
South Canterbury
F. Wostton
Birmingham
Sorim Aang
Chapman & Davis
Pritchard Bros
Js Sd
Sheldon
Grogers
Saunders’ Buildings
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