Band Contest Aftermath Describes Timaru Travel Woes
A Timaru correspondent recalls a grim trip home after theband contest of 1907 with tours by train and open carriages marked by drunkenness and disorder. He notes intoxication among youths, disruptive behavior, and the need for segregated carriages on such occasions. He contrasts no license Ashburton with Timaru’s licensed area during the event.
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Timaru
Vic
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Timarn
A &Cout
Baptist Conference Welcomes Dr W H Howard at Nelson
At Nelson’s Baptist Conference a warm welcome was extended to Dr W H Howard. A deputation from the Nelson Ministers Association attended. The Rev A Kempton spoke for the delegation and the Australasian Baptist Congress was discussed. Sunday Schools reported 55 schools 1873 scholars and 686 officers and teachers last year with a rise of 666 scholars.
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W. HH. Howard
Nelson Ministers’ Association
A. Kempton
J. J. North
Australasian Baptist Congress
Federation of the Baptist
Tok. McEwen
JH. Hobday
Mfr
Bilbert Carson
W. Lamsang
If. Kempton
Nias Miules
Bishopdike
Municipal Fish Markets Considered by Christchurch Council
The Marine Department secretary urged establishing municipal fish markets in principal towns to aid fishermen and reduce consumer prices. Christchurch Council has paused further action awaiting government legislation mandating sales of fish at municipal markets.
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J. A. Bucklay
Pine Ridge
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Runaway Japanese Seaman Arrested in Christchurch
Sanle, a discharged seaman who deserted from the troop steamer Mortlake, was arrested by Constable Allen at Sydenham. The man owed £100 paid tax, and the captain who sailed yesterday had to post a bond for that amount. A £10 reward was offered by Mortlake owners.
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KK. Sanle
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Chinese Gambling Case in Willington Fined
In Willington on October 16 Chinese defendants labeled as agents were charged with selling pakapoo tickets. The Magistrate imposed a relatively light fine of £106 in each case.
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Rakaia electors hear Mr Hardy in Oddfellows Hall
Mr Hardy addressed 240 to 309 electors at Oddfellows Hall Takaia. He spoke on education land taxation protection and finance while critiquing the government and urging fairer taxation and better local loans. The meeting ended with thanks to the chair and speaker.
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South Rakaia
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New Zealand
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Sydney Bulletin
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H. HE. Curtis
Cameron Street
Ashburton
P. Timms
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