Supreme Court Opens With Small Calendar in Napier
In Napier on September 7 the Supreme Court opened with Justice Cooper noting the absence of serious crime. Three cases on the calendar: two forgery and one Maori misconduct. John Smith pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to nine months. True bills returned on all matters.
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Napier
Supreme Court
Justice Cooper
John Smith
Timary
Supremes Court
Justice Denniston
George Mostyn
Moses Burgesa
Joseph Matthews
Frederick John Lewis
Walter Coleman
Matthews
Moses Burgess
Durcan McLaren
John Jackson Grosvenor Hotel fined for gambling case
Christchurch September 8 Mr W R Haselden S M gave judgment in the Magistrate's Court yesterday in the case of John Jackson licensee of the Grosvenor Hotel charged with person gambling on his premises. The magistrate convicted but did not endorse the license due to the seizure of the lease and license. The defendant was fined five pounds plus costs.
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Christchurch
W. R. Haselden
S.M
John Jackson
Grosvenor Hotel
Tattersall's Club opens with call for sporting unity
At the New Zealand Tattersall's Club opening Nen J A Millar urged spectators to witness races to avoid condemnations. He urged the club become headquarters for sport including football cricket hockey lawn tennis and bowls. Hon J Carroll praised bookmakers as examples of manhood and urged racing clubs owners and bookmakers to unite for racing success.
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Wellingson
Tattersall
J. A. Millar
Wellington Woollen Company Sees Nondecline in Sales
At the annual meeting held in Wellington on September 7, Chairman Mr Oxley reported that despite a nationwide low mood and contraction in business, the company’s sales were slightly ahead of last year. He noted five tough years from market disturbances and announced a proposed 6 percent dividend, with liabilities reduced to £42,515 and assets at £187,569.
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Wellington
Wellington Woollen Company
Oxley
Dominion
Call to Presbyterian Minister in Dunedin
The Presbytery in Dunedin on September 7 referred back to Knox Church the call to Rev RB E Davies of Sydney until signatures of three-fifths of enrolled members are obtained.
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Dunedin
Knox Church
New Zealand Christian Endeavour Convention Opens in Wellington
The Wellington Unity hosts the Christian Endeavour Convention led by Rev J T Pinfold MA with reports on recent work and talks on forming an Otago Provincial Union. 7672 members across unions total 7864 in 1907 with per capita giving 10s 7d. A citizens meeting featured speeches by Dr Newman mayor and others.
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New Zealand Christian Endeavour Convention
J. T. Pinfold
Otago
Dunedin
Canterbury
Auckland
Manawatu
Gore
West Coast
Southland
Clutha
J.T. Pinfold
Newman
B. Bandy
EA. Kirwood
Island fruit and rail freight charges urged
A NZ Fruit Brokers' Association deputation met Minister of Railways J A Millar to reduce freight charges on island limes oranges bananas and pineapples. The minister gave no hope saying nothing is planned now and that freight rates will be reviewed in five to six months to improve the railway system.
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Wellington
New Zealand Fruit Brokers’ Association
J. A. Millar
Bonuses for Babies and the State’s Populace Plan
Vrance backs two population schemes. One by Professor Richet proposes state bonuses on all but the first child, paying £20 for the second and £40 for subsequent children, funded by a 40 percent death duty on collateral inheritances. A parallel idea would bar civil servants from official posts until they have three children.
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Vrance
Richet
Academy of Medicine
M. Richet
Bushside School Benefit Concert Delights Local Crowd
The annual concert for Bushside School prize fund drew a crowded room Friday with about a score of items. Performers included Miss Cullen, Messrs Jago, Simpson, Cullen, Crawford Bros, Jamieson from Methven, Mrs Simpson, Miss Carilen, Miss Dalby, and Mr Wilkinson who offered chemical demonstrations.
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Bushside
Frank G. Evans
Cullen
Messrs
Jago and Simpson
Mr A W Hogg welcomed by Trades and Labour Council
Mr A W Hogg MP arrived yesterday and was accorded an official welcome by the Trades and Labour Council. Speakers praised his House of Commons stand and his Labour work. Hogg replied and will address a public meeting at Garrison Hall tomorrow night.
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Preas Association
Dunedin
A. W. Hogg
M.P
Trades and Labour Council
Hoge
Hogg
Garrison Hall
Fire at a Petroleum Well in New Plymouth
The Taranaki Petroleum Company directors ordered the idle derrick on the Whiteley trust property moved to No 3. The engine seems not seriously damaged and officials hope air will be restored within three weeks. A heavy beam fell during the fire cutting off gas and oil, with damage estimated at about unknown amount.
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Per Press Association
New Plymouth
Taranaki Petroleum Company
Whiteley Trust
Inter University Boxing Tourney Opens in Christchurch
The first inter university boxing tournament in Christchurch drew a large student crowd at the Choral Hall. Referee Dr H. T. Thacker, judges C. T. Aschman and H. E. Marsh, and timekeeper A. Dickson oversaw. Otago and Canterbury athletes featured in the Westerweicht and Middleweight divisions with Ongley defeating Aitken and M Murtie triumphing over Arrow, followed by Ongley's final win. Heavyweight bouts saw W. Harrison beat H Scotland and then Rutherford of Otago in the final.
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Christchurch
H. T. Thacker
Messrs
C. T. Aschman
H.E. Marsh
A. Dickson
Westerweicht
M. Ongley
Otago
J. Aitken
Canterbury
A. F. M'Murtie
E. J. Arrow
A F. M’murtic
M. Onpley
T. G. Jolly
W. Harrison
H. Scotland
A. Rutherford
Imperial Fleet plan urges imperial navy co operation
Archibald Hurd in the Fortnightly Review advocates an Imperial Flying Squadron funded by all overseas divisions Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and India. The scheme envisions a two power standard UK navy with India contributing to the fleet and self governing colonies sharing defense duties under an Imperial General Staff.
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Lord Rosebery
United Kingdom
India
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Imperial
Imperial Navy
Imperial General Staff
Board of Admiralty
Royal Navy
Temperance question boosts no-license bloc in election
Mr Adams spoke on the temperance issue noting twelve electorates, one-sixth of all, with 143000 residents under no-license. No-license votes reached 220000, 93000 above the continuance vote and a 34000 majority of voters. He predicted legislative success this session amid peak party enthusiasm.
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Dunedin
Adams
Dominion
Cattle Cruelty Case At Addington Arouses Railway Probe
A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals report describes 70 cattle aboard a Woodlands Southland consignment that arrived at Addington siding after thirty hours. Five animals died, others injured, with carcasses described as flattened and hairless. Calls emerge for rail regulations on stock in trucks and for a ministerial inquiry.
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W. H. Zouch
Woodlands
Southland
Addington
Railway Department
Zouch
J. H. Spiller
Iack
Prudhoe
Railway Depean
PD. B. McLaren
Germany's Navy and the Chancellor's Naval Economy
A Berlin discourse quotes Dr. Hollweg favoring fiscal restraint in naval building. It notes German programmes have grown thrice in eleven years, ship costs rising from 1 26 to 1 80 million, and life spans shortened. The Navy League pressure may push costs beyond state means.
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Germany
Hollweg
Navy League
Great Britain
Berlin
Dr. Hollweg
Reichstag
Discontent in Nouméa Over Public Works Halt
Citizens in Nouméa stage a mass meeting denouncing the Home Government decision to stop public works. They urge the Governor to seek French government intervention to quell unrest, warning it could grow if unchecked. The Governor has sent a cable seeking a reply.
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Sydney
Noumea
Jubilee of Brisbane Prompts Mass City Celebration
Brisbane observes its jubilee with a demonstration at the Exhibition Building drawing about 20,000 attendees. The King sent a congratulatory cable wishing Brisbane continued prosperity.
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Brisbane
Local suit firm claims big savings and guarantees
A Christchurch reader notes that GEORGE DAVIES Suit Specialist in the Arcade Ashburton offers made to measure suits for about £2 less than ordinary charges. The firm provides written guarantees for customer satisfaction or a full refund, claiming direct-from-mill purchases and centralized workshops drive down costs.
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Fim
George Davies
Arcade
Ashburton
Rexona Maitains Immediate Home Burn Care Ad
A Victorian era health note urges quick home treatment for minor burns and scalds. It promotes Rexona as a common remedy kept in the house, plus Saxo-Tonic Pills for shock and refreshed recovery. It lists uses for burns, eczema, pimples, sores, chapped hands, cuts, and skin irritations.
Peppermint Cure Promises Restored Speaking Eyes
A poetic fragment describes a cold goon dulling sight and swelling the eyes. It claims Woods' Peppermint Cure will restore clear speaking eyes when beauty fades due to illness, promising quick relief and renewed expression.
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