Single Taxers debate NZ land and wage policy in Wellington
A Wellington gathering of about forty Single Taxers heard Mr J P Hegan argue that NZ must match past fifteen years’ progress in the next decade and end reliance on industrial arbitration. Mr O Regan blamed rents for worker hardship and urged a land system reducing speculation and easing wage pressure.
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New Zealand
Wellington
J. Fp.hegan
O'Regan
Trégear
Tregear
O’ Kegan
Ashburton Notes on Farming Profits and Local affairs
Mer John McLachlan returns to Wellington after attendance in Auckland. A farmer in Ashburton county reportedly sold land for a clear profit over £8000 and earns about £8 per year from each breeding ewe. A driver won pay for time spent getting steam up under a millers award. Ashburton Guards plan a ladies shooting match to open the season. Timaru reporters note telegraph messengers’ satisfaction with pay. Ron Sakako Cheese Factory debuts two tons of cheese and eyeing London market.
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Mer John McLachlan
Ashburton
Wellington
Auckland
Jie
House of Representatives
W. G. Day
S.M
Acland
Day
Ashburton Guards
Weather caution and farming notes from North Island surveys
Captain Edwin reports approaching westerly gales after ten hours. Wairarapa sheep shearing ahead of last year signals forward season progress. Southland Education Board spent over £100 on postage. about 24 000 letters sent and received. Wintersloe stock suffers from winter snowstorm. one-half of Estate sheep feared dead. Railway station roof leak causes brief pond in refreshment room. Ashburton Temperance Brass Band to appoint conductor. Mr King to lead practice. Captain Heiford resigns Ashburton Rifles captaincy after 20 years service. In March 314 Chinese laundries employed by Thai dominion earned £2 713. 1208 Europeans earned £37 708. New Zealand laundries show 175 Chinese and 196 Europeans. Ashburton firm seeks permits for higher paid workers. three or four wages increased. Plans for new two storey building on fire site submitted for approval. Ashburtonite finds North Island countryside superb with full feed, flax mills, and dairy factories. depression easing. Patea and Waitara to finance waterworks, street work, and bridge projects.
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New Zealand
Waitara
Ashburton County RC Spring Meeting Acceptances
The Ashburton County Racing Club lists acceptances for the first day of the Spring Meeting to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, September 16. The card includes hurdles, hack handicaps, a braemar welter handicap, and a cross hay event with multiple named horses and weights. Nominations for the Kurow Jockey Club’s October 1 meeting close with secretary T A Munro. A silver cup for the Hunt Steeplechase has been received from R O Campbell of England.
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Antony
Leonardo
Lb &T
Dabchick
Wardland
Merry Lass
Brasenose
Lady Kolmar
Portland
Miss Villiers
Master Leslie
Blythemaid
Contender
Helianthes
Golden Cairn
Hilarity
Roscoramon
Mango Wm BB Zetland
Ruapehu
Fandango
Cavating
Rose Noble
Zioness
Loresome
Ashburton County Racing Cros Hay
Picap
Armamento
Ringdove
Lochie
Don Orgino
Alice Mand
Sacred Oy
Eulalie
Jolly Fom
David Harum
Chatham
Mary Lincoln
Elsie Lincoln
Mies Wilkin
Pat
Imperialwood
St Ib A
Lupulite
Zetland
Witte
Amboise
Miss Mischief
Persuader
the Seer
Restless
Lady Orizoin
Whirlwind
Volediat
St. Bernard
Thrysus
Ennius
Demur
Rescued
Love Wisely
Bountiful
Orsino
Step T
Little Fairy
Sea Girl
Leslie
Steplink
Gryta
Amazette
Raiden Hack
Debonaire
Serenade
Bontade
Obligate
Musterer
Step Up
Interpreter
Ganton
Kurow Jockey Club
T. A. Munro
Kurow
R. O. Campbell
England
Loss of the Belmore and other late 1900s notices
The Belmore tug inquiry finds the vessel overladen with submerged Plimsoll mark and poor stability. Also reported are Wright's 38 mile flight in 62 minutes, a £2,000,000 South Australian loan at 97.3, and cricket scores from Lord Londesborough's eleven with Bosanguet and Ranjitsinhji in 408 declared innings. Engineers' dispute settlement aid advances after London conference awaiting ballot.
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London
Board of Trade
Sydney
Port ‘Said
Lord Londesborough
Prince Ranjitsinghji
Bosanguet
Marylebone Club
Engineers
North-east Coast Engineers
Unemployed Protesters Clash With Police in Glasgow
Glasgow unemployed militants delivered inflammatory speeches in George Square until midnight. Police dispersed the crowd, and 38000 rejoined to march toward the Lord Provost house. Mounted officers charged near the target, baton blows caused multiple head injuries as the mob scattered.
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Aim
London
Glasgow
George Square
Taxation in Germany to Tighten Costs on Luxuries
Berlin reports the North German Gazette notes plans for heavy extra taxation on general consumption goods with emphasis on luxuries. Proposals include higher taxes on gas electricity and a widening of legacy duties to raise revenue.
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Por Press Association
Berlin
Eucharistic Congress In Cathedral Attracts 7000 Attendents
Cardinal Vannutelli led a solemn evening service in the cathedral during the Eucharistic Congress attended by about seven thousand. Apostolic letters appointing the legate were read as the Pope praised Britain and the empire for liberty and obedience. The pulpit address concluded with Benediction and a benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
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London
Cardinal Vannutelli
Bourne
Vannutelli
Britain
Protestant petition followed by Catholic procession debate
King Edward through Colonel Sir Arthur Davidson acknowledged the Protestant petition urging the King to follow his mother’s June 15 1852 proclamation against Catholic street processions. The Home Office told a Protestant deputation that police sanctioned the procession, while The Standard urged its abandonment. Archbishop Carr attended the Eucharistic Congress opening in Melbourne with colonial bishops present. Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli, Papal Legate at the London Congress, has a long Vatican career including roles as Apostolic Delegate and Cardinal Priest.
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Edward
Arthur Davidson
Daily Telegraph
Home Office
Herbert Gladstone
Gladstone
London
Carr
Melbourne
Auckland
Abbe Gasquet
Lord Llandaf
Monsignor
Moyes
St. John Chrysostom
Max of
Saxony
England
France
Germany
Vincent Vannutelli
Armagh
Serafino Vannutelli
Caprancean College
Gregorian
Eternal City
Vatican
Holland
Belgium
Constantinople
Sardi
Moscow
Lisbon
Rome
Pette
Palestinia
Sacred Congregation Propaganda
Coughing Delays Spark Nighttime Peppermint Cure Ride
A fragmentary note describes nighttime transit delays and a promised Peppermint Cure as a remedy. The text mentions a land route and a vague fare. specifics are unclear but imply a public transport or cab service amid disruption.
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Centenary
Timothy Lucerne
Arcade
Tangred Street
Bright Premises
Pwrriman
TOR Salmavakranul Farm
F. Ferriman
Por Sald
Ealing Farm
Rmanures
Rockland
Binder
Andrews’ Binder
Asnburton
Best-By-Tes Hardware Store
East Street
Daltty Waillinery
Andrew Gra and CO
Tela
Chaprearm
Davis
House Derogates
Burndet Street
Ste
Somerset Hotel
East and Burnett Streets
RT. AL. Morrissey
Calmon
Ham
Hepworth, Ross and CO
Hereford Street
Chrisechurch
We. Jriqure
Somerset
Hemsley Burnet
Strange
Timare
Smimons
FEA Lounge
Tancred Street
Mrs Simmons
H. Gresham
Hsurnet
Ashburion
Cameron Street
Vest
Frank Surtie
F.P.O
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Bur
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Sundries
R. D Johnston
Percy
H. C. Percy
Mellor
Ney
Jas
Piellor
Boot Impooter
Bond
Dominion
Mel Hunter
Masterton
California
Julius
St. Stephen’s
Navaritin
Timaru
Ashburton Orchestral Society
Benno Schervek
Department of Justice
Press Association
Frances Balfour
Johannesburg
London Daily Telegraph
Council of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society
Marine Department
J. C. N. Grigg
Longbeach
Grige
Labour Bureau
Oswestry Grange
Bureau
Lonk
Tonia
Oddfellairs
Committee of
Sergeant Hill
Terris
Tucker
Orr
McAllister
Hall
Childs
Ashburton Rifles
Dunedin
Rawson Stark
Stanton Hicks
Cyril Brandon
Kew
Caversham
Anderson’s Bay
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West Harbour
Oddfellows’ Hat
Jhall
Edocation Boards
Losal
ABC General
Henderson
Eketahuna Express
Edwin
North Island
Wairarapa
Southland Education Board
Wintersloe
Ashburton Temperance Brass Band
W. &. King
Christchurch
Hosken
Heiford
Hefford
Volunteer’ Movement
Ths
Arbitration Court
Achburton
Sporting
Ashburton County RC
Clus
Cable News
Fnited Press Association
Telegraph
London Omnibus Trade
General Omnibus Company
Clargy
Paris
Orville Wright
Per Presa Association—Copyright
S . Hacking
Vanes
Land End
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