Asquith Addresses 4000 on Land and Social Reform
Mr Asquith told a crowd in Arlston Berwickshire that the land question is part of a broader social problem. He insisted reform must be piecemeal due to political machinery while aiming to curb unemployment, strengthen pensions, and reduce town population drift through licensing and land legislation. He defended the Scottish Land Bill as sound in principle.
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Por Press Association
London
Asquith
Arlston
Berwickshire
Unemployed Demo in Trafalgar Square Leads to Arrests
In London on October 5 four thousand unemployed protested in Trafalgar Square. Leader Stewart Gray urged a march to Windsor Park and a sit down in the Square until dispersed. Police scattered the crowd at lunchtime and seven were arrested including Gray amid chaotic scenes.
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London
Trafalgar Square
Stewart Gray
Windsor Park
Luncet
Gray
Admiralty Orders Two Cruisers From Private Firms
The Admiralty acts to ease unemployment by ordering two cruisers from private firms. The notice dated October mentions actions to address jobless relief in London. Details on firms and vessel specs are not provided in the fragment.
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London
Admiralty
Castro suffers hemorrhage as Venezuela-Holland notes clash
President Castro told the Venezuelan Senate he refused to receive Holland's second note demanding the expulsion of the Dutch minister. He then suffered lung hemorrhages and was carried home in a helpless condition. Holland is expected to block La Guaira and Monecanela early in November.
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Caragcas
Castro
Holland
la Guayra
Mennacilea
American Fleet Survives Hurricane Near Manila
Admiral Sperry's fleet rode through a nearly 100 mile an hour hurricane off Manila and then proceeded to Cavite for safe anchorage. The ships endured the storm without serious damage and continue operations in the area.
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Per Press Association
Manila
Admiral Sperry
Cavite
Wellington bakers strike formally declared off
Wellington bakers strike formally declared off after men return to work. No workers remain idle as the dispute ends and production resumes in Wellington.
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Wellington Bakers
Press Association
Wellington
Strike at Otira halts Midland railway tunnel work
The Commissioner of Police reports a telegram stating thirty workers employed on the Midland railway tunnel at Otira have gone on strike.
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Wellington
Commissioner of Police
Midland
Otira
Fatalities and Accident Reports From New Zealand Summary
Police report two incidents in New Zealand with injuries and deaths. Robert Nankivelle, 23, died instantly at Mander and Bradley's bush in Wairexi near Whangarei. In Nelson, Catherine Dominic Osborne, wife of the head of the household, was found dead at the foot of stairs with a fractured skull, suspected collapse from heart failure.
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Whangarei
Robert Nankivelle
Mander and Bradley's Bush
Wairexi
Nelson
Catherine Dominic Osborne
Christchurch Candidates In General Election Race
Christchurch October 6 William Chrystal former Christchurch chief detective is announced as a candidate for Christchurch East seat advancing Radical. Mr Taylor re enters Christchurch North contest against Mrs Gray and Mr J M Twomey runs in Geraldine. Timara elector reports Hall Jones intends Timara candidacy.
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Christchurch
William Chrystal
Christchurch East
Christchurch Star
T. J. Taylor
Christchurch North
Taylor
Agai
M. Gray
Prese Filso
Gray
Timara
Hall-Jones
Fat and Tallow Works Burned in Dunedin Fire
Fire destroyed the Otago Co operative Fat and Tallow Company works at the cattle yards. Principal shareholders were Dunedin butchers. Loss estimated around £1,000 beyond insurance. stock and machinery damaged. Fire suspected arson after recent disturbances. police involvement reported.
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Dunedin
Otago Co-operative
Manchester
Tts
Burnside -Taltow Works
Loch Finlas Disaster Probe Focuses on Captains Intoxication
The Loch Finlas disaster inquiry opened in Launceston as two seamen testified the captain was intoxicated at the time and had been for days. The mate was identified as the officer in charge and the vessel sank about 25 minutes after the strike.
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Launceston
Loch Finlas
Judgment in Immoral Literature Case in Christchurch
Mr Bishop ruled the books by Fountain Barber Williams Christian Rankin and Whitcombe were immoral. He fined the salesmen 40s each and did not convict the employers, citing seller knowledge of the works. He warned that removing immorality would leave nothing to deter sales.
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Christchurch
Durine
Cockburn
Bishop
Ashburton Stock Sale Sags in Wet Weather but Prices Rise
A wet Ashburton sale drew a small crowd with moderate entries. Fat sheep yarding reached 309, many unsold, yet prices for crossbreds and three quarterbreds rose above recent levels. Store pens held 1518 head with 800 passed in. fat cattle and stores sold well. Bank of NZ shares slipped to 8 10s in Wellington. By-laws on council traction engines drew criticism and were sent back for amendment. County Band concert tickets are selling fast for a strong programme drawing a crowd.
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Hinds
Lismore
Ruapuna
Sir Everard
Darnley
Ethel Newcombe
Clansman
Tibbie
Kintyre
Diamond
Craigallache
Craigevar
Flower
Vanquisher
Young Vangquisher
Polly
Old Wellington
John Small
Meadows Bank Farm
Tinwald
Guardian
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Cable News
Britahh
Venezuela
Waitaki
W. J. Steward
J. M. Twomey
Geraldine
FAT and Tallow Company
Per. Press Association
Per Presa Association
Entertainments
Oddfellows Hall
H. A. Gates’s
Root
David
Ashburton Presbyterian Thurch Choir
L. 8. McClurg
I. Ee. Craighead
P. L. Orr
H. Matson and Coq
Arcade Horse Fair
National Mortgage and Agency Co
H. Matson and CO
Henry Stephensson
Neshett
Beach Road
Hampstead
Alsa
W. Shattock
Cambridge Street
Aes
Allenton
Henry Stephenson
Anted
Guardian Office
Gor
Sale
Collie
Chapman
Tancred Street
Lemington
Best
Ashburton
Tinwald Cricket Club
Oddfellows’ Hall
Aram Pussim
Williams
Wakanui Road
Cooper
Lds
Thomas
Tachange
East Street
Collins’ Lest-by-lest
GOW
Sutton
Manger
National Mortgage
Percy’s
Collins
Gow Sutton
Mangel
EW Books
Pudding Hill Reserve
Phil Crum
Urakanui Road
Ashburton Electorate
Ezou
W. Nosworthy
Oddfellows
Henry Davis
Zealandia Boot Store
James Mellor
RD. Jonds
Oddfellows' Hall
AA Ie Pein
A. A. Orr
Bath
Hebron
Stud Notices
Hasons
Myers’ Supply Store
Abdulla
Edeworth
Gon Sutton
Tins Abbey
Buxton
Triangle
Sweet “ Press
Donald
Farmers’ Co-Op
Agente
OW &Utton
Fletcher Bros
Rakaia Gorge Bridge
Raitic
Charles Morrison
Mount Hust Road
Road Board
Methuen
Methven
T. Middleton
The
Mount Hutt
MYERS
Percy
OW Sutton
Mangel Bo
Cash Supply &Tores
Futton and Sons
Berry
Smith Margewell
Fruiterer
Ashburton Stock Market
Ashburton Yards
Teual
Springer
Bank of New Zealand
Ashburton SO Permanent Building and Investment Society
Ryan
Albert Roberts
Mana
Gar
National Mortgage & Agency Company
CG. H. Seales
D.I
Hefford & 60
G. Hefford and Co
F. Ferriman
Wills Street
Domain Gates
H. Alington
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Shearer
Coldstream Hotatie
Coldstream Reed
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Auctioncera
Rockland Garden
P. Rose
W. J. Moore
Drill & Zephyr
Somerset
Esk
W. H. ‘Grindley
Madrid
Gill Eileen
Emerald
Victor White
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Edieg
N.Z. Farmers' Co-Op
Massey-Harris
Reapers
Ouur
N.Z
Go.op
Ates and
C. Burnett Street
Arcade
T Wilson
Burnett Street
McClurg
Watchmaker and Burnett Street
Jeweller
Cadbury's
Mry’s
Rowntree
Pascall’s Choice
Hay Bros
Stephen Madden
Reid & Gray
Manchester Bros
Trevor Thomas
P.O
Canterbury
Fairfield
Kerr Bros
Eyss. Buceros
Lyttelton
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