Parliament notes progress on multiple empowering bills
Wellington September 17 The Council met at 2 30 p m The Dunedin District Drainage and Sewage Act Amendment New River Harbor Reclamation Christchurch Tramways District Bulclutha Reserves and Expowering Dibworth Trustees Statute Compilation Christchurch Electric Power and Loan Bills were committed and reported with amendments The Masterton Borough Betterment and Pahiatua County Council Empowering Bills were committed and reported without amendment read a third time and passed The Waimsring County Bill was read a second time and the Council rose at 5 p m.
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Waited Press Association
Ny Electric ‘Telegraph
Wellington
Dunedin
New River Harbor
Christchurch
Masterton
Pahiatua
Waimsring
Parliamentary session notes on bills and debates in 1884
The House met at 2 39 p m and discussed the co operative system commission plans the Electric Lines Act amendment bill affecting the Press Association and the Mining Act amendments The Public Petitions Committee recommended £20 refund to James Smith of Pahiatua for Wellington Defence Force service and old soldiers care was promised The Pharmacy Act amendment Law Society Act amendment and Companies Act amendment bills were introduced and read a first time The Land Transfer Act amendment and Manual and Technical Instruction Act amendments were read a second time The Old Age Pensions Act amendment bill amendments were agreed to and passed The Mining Bill debate resumed with Colvin McGowan and others opposing changes to overtime provisions and eight hour underground limits The Parapara deposits were denied to Cadman and Co and the Accident Insurance Companies bill was discussed with support for tighter reporting and possible committee referral The Land Titles Protection Bill was advocated as important to Crown grant titles and land transfers.
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T. McKenzie
Laurenson
J. Carroll
Fisher
Hornsby
W. J. Steward
W. Hall-Jones
Aome
Press Association
James Smith
Pahiatua
Wellington
Taranaki
W. Hall-Jone
Smith
Joseph Ward
C. Mills
Legislative Council
McGowan
Colvin
Mcllowan
South Africa
New Zealand
Ell
Labour
J.G. Ward
Messrs Cadman and Co
Jas. Allen
Cadman
Parapara
J. G. Ward
Legislation Sought to Protect Maoris and Land Titles
Debate over a land rights Bill in the colony urged protecting natives from exploitation by lawyers while balancing titles held under Crown grants. Supporters warned delays would harm prosperity. critics argued it infringer rights of British subjects. Governor-in-Council seen as key gatekeeper to justice for natives and investors. The motion to commit passed late at night.
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Hone Heke
A. I. D. Prazar
J. G. Ward
North Island
Carroll
New Gold Reef Found in the Rand by Rathbone
United Press reports Mr Rathbone, former Rand mines inspector, has discovered a new reef in the Witwatersrand basin extending about 20 miles, crossing the Transvaal and Orange River colonies near the Vaal. Boer subscriptions remain weak as pressure for amnesty and compensation grows. Leaders condemn Chamberlain while seeking friendly terms only if land is returned to Doers.
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London
Reitz
Chamberlain
England
Holland
Daily Mail
Afrikander
Rathbone
Rand Mines
Witwatersrand
Transvaal
Oranze
Vaal
New Zealand Contributes £40,000 to Australian Squadron
Under a London Premier's Conference agreement New Zealand will contribute £40,000 to the Australian squadron. The fleet will be upgraded with newer mass, type, and armament. One cruiser to be crewed by Australians and New Zealanders, with training for a naval brigade reserve on older ships. The Victorian election mood shows Labor opposition to the State Government, expecting votes against the Government from railway and civil service workers.
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Merceournse
London
New Zealand
Labor Party
Australian innings collapse and second innings fall in cricket match
On Sept 18 at 9.30 a.m. Australia were dismissed for 414 as Hill 68 Trumble 68 Hopkins 49 aided Sullivan. Rhodes took 6 for 15. In the second innings the score reached 51 for 2, with Hiret 24 Tyldesley 27 and later 3 down at 117 with Hayward 17 and Abel 32 not out.
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London
Hill
Noble
Duff
Darling
Hopkins
Trumble
Armstrong
Kelly
Saunders
Rhodes
Hiret
Tyldesley
Hayward
Abel
Sporting results from Electric Telegraph races at Bulls meet
United Press reports on a fine day with good attendance and speedy finishes. Winners include Hack Huspers Merry Boy Inchcape Old Gun and TeLecRaru Ringlet with several horses starting later. Also Chasseur, ABAUTAMAHI Ster Puecnase de Swimmer and Arataumahi lead under varied dividends while ads promote Evans Mountain King Asthma Powder and Stranan sunshades.
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United Press Pao Hai Iy Electric Telegraph
Bulls
Sir Athol
Shylock
Jack-o'-Lantern
the Phantom
Tochade
Apaku
Euchariel
King Lear
Diva
Requisition for Egmont contest and assorted Sept 18 items
A largely signed requisition asks Ceary Brown a former Taranaki member to contest the Egmont seat. In Hawera Horace Parker aged 17 was committed for trial for stealing funds sent by a client. Sydney Parker admitted theft and was remanded for probation officer report. A boy Hill faced theft charges and the case was dismissed. A Supreme Court action seeks 500 pounds for injuries claimed after wool fell on a labourer. In Wellington a prisoner was recaptured after escaping, with extra six months added. A brass band contest judge will be J Hume in February. Nelson protests underfunded public works. In Christchurch Torrey-Alexander mission gifts sovereign purses to Dr Torrey and Mr Alexander before departure. Prices for meat rise in Christchurch. Temuka justice heard a perjury charge. the jury acquitted. The death of Captain MacKenzie’s widow is announced at Clutha. A sly grog case against Cecil Case and oysters was dismissed.
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Ceary Brown
Taranaki
Egmont
Hawera
Horace Lancelot Parker
Bank of New South Wales
Sydney Parker
Hill
Supreme Court
George David Hood
Messrs
Winslay
Lapauze
Accident Insurance Company
Wellingtor
McAuliffe
Masiurron
J. Hume
Newson
Nelson
Christchurch
Torrey-Alexander Mission
Torrey
Chicago Bible Institute
Alexander
Express
Dunedin
Timaru
I. Carr
Temuka
Carr
Arrival of the Athenic Telegraph Westimeron Sept 18
The Athenic brought 50 New Zealand Contingents from Capetown including Captain Studdy Lieutenant Thompson Lascelles Neill Sergeant Miller and corporals Spears Harvey Tincher Calvert. Nursing Sisters Hook Piper O Shanahan and Ferguson also returned. No sickness outbreak reported aboard.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Westimeron
Athenic
Iron
London
Lyttelton
Baber
R. Galloway
Galloway
A. Ward
Messva J. M. Cambridge
J.B. Martin
Roberts
Lucas
Capetown
New Zealand
Studdy
Thompson
Lascelles
Neill
W. Miller
Spears
Harvey
Tincher
Calvert
Hook
Piper
O’shanahan
Ferguson
Fire on the Aparima at Albany port
Wacuineron reports the steamer Aparima faced three explosions in the bunker after docking at Albany. Fire took two to three days to subdue before continuing to Wellington. Decks sprung, cabins scorched, bunk head between holds damaged, about 4000 tons of cargo ruined, electric plant ruined. exact damage pending discharges.
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Aparima
Albany
Wellington
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UST
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ATES
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Hebron
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Matthew Gilmour
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H. A. Flower
J. T. Cooen
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Retcher Bros
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Osborne Steel
Ing
H. Millward and Son
Carlett
Redditch
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