Unemployment and Social Reform in Britain
The article argues that Britain and its empire suffer chronic want and unemployment due to weak social and economic systems. It praises and critiques leaders like Mr Burns and Winston Churchill for acknowledging the crisis and urging new social and ethical measures, including central coordination, extended training, and broader relief, as New Zealand observes similar pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitate
England
Britain
John Burns
Tynemouth
Burns
Winston ‘Churchill
Dundee
Board of Trade
Churchill
New Zealand
Weather shifts bring cool air and showers aids Auckland arrivals
After extended warm drying weather a southerly change arrived last evening with refreshing morning showers. The steamer Surrey brought 173 immigrants to Auckland from London, including forty children. A Timaru Herald report notes banks are £4,700,000 worse off than last year. A South Canterbury buyer failed to secure £5,000 of aid for a £16,000 farm despite best security. In Dunedin a Hindi Buehre Cid social featured euchre wins by Miss Hampton and Mr Noble, with Morris's Band providing music and Mr C S Johnston presiding. A Institute of Marine Engineers gathering honored engineers for Hawes breakdown. the Farmers' Union discussed issues with coop systems and called for a Royal Commission, noting government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Auckland
London
Thareca
Mics Hampton
Noble
C. 8. Johnston
Jkancing
Morris
Cub
Aiis Johnston
The Ball of the Drum comes to Ashburton stage tonight
The Keegan Nightingale Dramatic Company presents the military drama The Ball of the Drum at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton this evening. The article notes martial themes and moving incidents within the plot and includes local society notices and court actions from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddleltons Hall
Ashburton
Keegan-Nightingale Dramatic Company
Alford Forest School Concert Raises Funds With Notable Local Talent
A successful Friday evening concert at Alford Forest School drew visitors from Ashburton Mount Somers Lyndhurst Methven and Spreadeagle. The program featured songs recitations dances and piano duets by Annie Cullen Hill Simpson Cullen and others with four school children in a Highland reel and a Golden Boat number. The event closed with God Save the King and dancing until 4 80 am after supper prepared by ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Mount Somers
Lyndhurst
Methven
Spreadeagie
Annie Cullen
Mesdames Hill
Simpson
Messie Cullen
Hill
Carney
Crawford
Simpso
Miss Cullen
Dally Guten
Tyro
Goesip
Val Cullen
Misses Cullen
Lilian
Mr Green
God Save the King
Fagan
Carrier’s license row ends with council sticking to cancellation
Mr R Kennedy acting for William Porter pressed for reconsideration alleging hardship from paralysis and loss of livelihood. The Borough Council, after debate and police remarks, reaffirmed the cancellation and urged Porter not to ply for hire while debating a possible future trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kennedy
William Porter
Borough Council
Kennedy
Porter
Potter
Jim
Kennédy
Clark
Cy Nicoll
Stewart
Wood
Myr Kennedy
Davis
Counc
Cr Orr
Lesso
Dr Nicoll
Cr Stewart
Cr Nicoll
Traction Engine By Laws Debate at Ashburton Council
A deputation from the Ashburton Traction Engine Owners Association protested borough by laws limiting engines. They objected to license fees and travel restrictions, urging reconsideration and written objections. The matter was referred to the By laws Committee for review and a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Jus, Thompson, Knox
Jas. Olliver
Mellhinney
Ashburton
Council
Knox
Traction Engine Owners’ Association
County Council
James Olliver
Orough
Jas. Thompson
Hampstead
Gooset
Nicoll
Othes
River Conditions Report for Ashburton District
The Ashburton county rivers at 9 am show Rakaia fishable Mount Somers Upper Ashburton clear Hakatero Lower Ashburton fishable Rangitata clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Crisis in Europe Report on Bulgarian Peace Efforts
London dispatches discuss conflicting signals on mobilization in Constantinople and Adrianople. The Turkish ambassador in Paris cites a temporary mobilization as true until Saturday, then abandoned after Bulgaria’s assurances aiding peace. Teufer’s Cairo report notes Turkish moves toward a conference on Bulgaria independence and Austrian Bosnia annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet Press
Ascobilirion
London
Constantinople
Adrianople
Paris
Bulgari
Austrian Guarantee Over Novibazar Sparks Turkish Sentiment
In Constantinople, October 19, reports say Austria has guaranteed Turkey's possession of Novibazar. An unauthenticated Paris programme for a proposed conference stirred excited feeling in Constantinople as Turks doubt Sir Edward Grey's protection of Turkish interests and consider turning to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Turkey
Novibazar
London
Paris
Constantinople
Edward Grey
Germany
Fate of the conference hinges on Austria Hungary and Germany
The Times notes that the conference outcome appears to rest with the decisions of Austria Hungary and Germany, shaping the event's trajectory and potential resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Belgrade Clash and Bulgaria Sees Troop Disbanding Date
October reports from Belgrade describe An Yealian mob attacking Austrian shops with no darmes interference. Bulgarian Foreign Minister M Paprikof says reserves called to the colours will be disbanded November 4 if Turkey does not move to ease tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
M. Paprikof
Turkey
Kaiser Welcomes New Turkish Ambassador in Berlin
In Berlin on October 19 the Kaiser received the Turkish Ambassador, praising enduring friendship and firm ties between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Turkey
Balkans Tension Eases Slightly After Bulgarian Reservists
The Times reports that Balkan tensions remain high but Turkey is favourably impressed by Bulgaria allowing the summoning of additional reservists. The situation is watched closely as regional policymakers seek de escalation efforts in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Balkans
Addi
Turkey
Conference planned to settle Near East issues in Vienna
The Fremdenblatt says a conference will be approved by powers seeking a peaceful settlement. The main aim is to satisfy Turkey. Other Viennese papers favor the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Fremdenblatt
Turkey
Italy Backs Anglo Russian Draft for Conference
Rome reports Italy adheres to the Anglo Russian draft programme for the conference. Elsewhere Austrian forces at Neusatz on the Danube halted a German steamer carrying Servian war munitions and stopped three batteries of quick firing at Aubotiisa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Vienna
Neusatz
Danube
Aubotiisa
Assessing Damages After Italian Mob Attacks
Belgrade authorities dispatched officials to assess damage caused to Austrian shops by an Italian mob. The site reports riot impact and property harm across local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Atelgrade
War not imminent say Times correspondent in London
London dispatch reports that despite demonstrations of belligerent sentiment, war is not regarded as imminent by the best informed quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
South Africa Unity Hope Amid Secret Convention Talk
Durban reports from a government banquet mark hopeful moves toward a non racial settlement in South Africa. Mrs De Villiers and J C Smuts urge public trust in the convention and pledge to advance unity while cautioning against lingering discontent after Vereeniging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Dur‘han
de Villiers
Transvaal
J. C. Smuts
Natal
South Africa
Vereeniging
Cne
Cabinet reshuffle signals fear of by elections
The Spectator notes a cabinet reorganization signals government fear of by elections. It warns bad policy like the Old Age Pensions Act could damage the government and jeopardize free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Spectator
Micastre
Westport Murder Case Confession and Possible Commutation
Wellington reports the Westport murder case faulted by a confession from Connelly who said he killed Burke in a temper. Hallinen and Andersen were wrongfully convicted and may receive government compensation. Andersen died recently from complications linked to the trial. The case is under government review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Westport
Connelly
Burke
Hallinen
Andersen
Cyclone of scratches hits New Zealand Cup fields
Christchurch reports scratched horses Bobbkell Ringdove and Nobel from the New Zealand Cup and the Stewards' Handicap, affecting the 2 40 p m Monday lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Bobbkell
Ringdove
Nobel
Also Mentioned on This Page
UBS
Doherty
E.G.M
Collins
Halfacre
Wills Street East
D. Butterick
F. Ferriman
Maxeton
Young Hyack
Ferriman
East Belt
Tor
Sale
Ealing Farm
F, Ferriman
Fran Curtis
Philadelphia
East Street
the Edison
A. T. A. Williams
the Arcade
Tancred Street
S$. T Wilson
Farmers’ Meat Supply Coy
Burieth Street
T. Barber
J. H. Rule
THOMAS _BROS., Grain and Produce, Dealers
Havelock Street
J. Donn & Son
Ri. Donn
H. Stephenson
AL. U. A 5
Ashburton Bronch
West Street
Sem
Eanglers
Heffors & G8
ANG Glothiers
Next Arcade
A Is
G. Hefford and CO
Tanlcred Street
Gausemaid
Clapman
Davia
Sutton
Nepal
Highland Society
Mac
National Mortgage
Percy
H. C
Hornsby
Wolseley
Reid & Gray
Manchester Bros
Simmons’ Tea Lounge
Tangred Street
Simmons
Timaru
Mps Simmons
Christian
Tranefers and
Atorterages
Allenton
J. B. Christian
Corner Arcade
Yancred Street
Scott's
Ghahge OF
Andress
Mail and Guardian New
Burnett Street
Night Bell
Pelephone No
W. Fowke
Saunders’ Buildings
Flotel
Way Aks
Thanic
Pest
Ashburton Brue Company Limited
J. M. Cambridge
H. Gresham
Cameron Street Wrest
Strange
Canterbury Gutter
Mr Slaymaker
South Canterbury
Timaru Herald
Institute of Marine Engineers
Dunedin
Joseph M Lean
Lyttelton
A. CG. Carman
Ma Vf. J. Ritson
Aml J. St’Donald
Farmers’ Union
G. W. Teadley
Rarole
Curtis Land, Estate and Commission Agent
Brontreet
Hmpetend
Wakanni Road
McLean Street
Cambridge Street
Winter's Road
Pancelo ST
Harold E. Curtis
Oites
Cameron Street
Cuttar
C. Andrews
Ballantyi Itil Co
The
Cutting Academy
Andrews and
Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Tailors
W K. Smith
Currier
Robert Jennings
Ws Smith
Polic
OW Sutton
Messrs
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Wm. Begg
Ashton
Messrs Wotten and Sons
Ashburton Court of Foresters
P.C.R. Bro. W
J. Robinson
Bro. T. Rattray
Alford Forest
Christchurch Magistrate’s Court
Mary +. Manning
Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board
T. Staunton
Ealing
Staunton
Mc- Sweeney
Cronin
Bird
Bennison
Tilson
Worthington
Daly
Paterson
Muckle
D. Tilson
Mucklee
North Island
Canterbury
Shoalg
King Country
Lyttelton Borough Council
Thos, Wilson
Wilson
Mr Kettle
Press Association
Newmarket
Dominion
Mayfield Presbyterian Church
Mr Wilson
Queenstown
Kingdom of Heaven
Withell
Mayfield
Agricultural and Pastoral ‘Association
Alford Forest School
Cable News
International
Crisis IN Europe
Teuter
Twefik Pasha
Tanin Thay
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crete
Tewfil
Pasha
Novibagar
Servia
Montenegro
Kaiser
Jerly
British Politics
Sporting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!