New Zealand Crown Treaty Roots and Early Colonial Claims
A historical sketch recalls early New Zealand politics and land disputes before the Treaty of Waitangi. It notes French and American pretenders, British colonizing efforts, and Maori chiefs signing a sovereignty acknowledging Queen Victoria, with land holdings totaling about 1,000 acres plus Waitangi adjacent lands later expanded by the Australian governors. The Webster claim and 1909 settlement are referenced as enduring episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zealand
France
England
Tovely Islands
New Zea
Wai
Blethe
Hloditue
New Zealand
Waitangi
Baron de Thierry
Willam Webster
Auckland
Sal
Wainwi
Harvester Cricket Club Picnic at Seaford
Harvester Works Cricket Club organized a day trip to Seaford with a large turnout. Despite variable weather all enjoyed the outing, with races and events led by Mr. Gray and Mrs. Te Rare Wy t, including Indies pace, single ladies, hurdles, novelty events, and handicap results among members such as J. McKay and Vera Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Valder
Ming Stewart
Taye
J. McKay
W. Perry Cranwell
Giviet Rare
Vera Brown
Ory No McKay
Nevelly Ames
Te R B. Barclay
Lani” Novelty Thee
Mine Stewart Todlars
M. McKinnon
K. Barry
Ki McCarney
W. Sutton
Kk. Gardiner
S. Whight
Sunshine Anglers Win Trophy At Batmans Ford Fishing
The Sunshine Anglers held a Sunday competition at Batman s Ford with two women entering. Mrs B Trihe won the donated trophy with four perch weighing the heaviest. Meg H and Mr A Gyan won the small private sweepstakes. A challenge at Kyneton Angling Club is planned, with a Sunshine departure and weigh-in time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batman's Ford
B. Trihe
Manny
Meg H. Anment
A. Gyan
Kyneston
Kyneton
Sunshine
Aan
Whaep
Simpson appointed steward for Sun shine anglers event
Kyneton club names Mr P Simpson as steward and weigh-in official for Sun Shine anglers. Footscray members to be picked up at 4 30 at Green's Corner. Weekend competition set for February 17 18 at Batman's Ford. Last general meeting winner was Mr A Klis. Aggregates show Mitchell 123 Craddock 1014 Greenham 77 Smith 63 Bullen 63. Freshwater Greenham 6 Craddock 405 Mitchell 65 Tay 17. Simpson 48 Bay Mitchell 35 R Klix 27 Bullen 205 Trueman 17 A Green 15 Estuary with 60 Day 23 Mitchell 233.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton Club
P. Simpson
Sunshine Anglers
Footscray
Green's Corner
Batman's Ford
A. Klis
Teaders
Mitehell
Craddock
Greenham
J. Be Smith
Bullen
Freshwater
Tay
Simpson
Bay
Mitchell
R. Klix
Trueman
A Green
Estuary
Taylor
Day
Metropolitan board representation debated by Melbourne council
Broadmeadows alderman J Henshall presented a view at the Kidler hire council meeting on Saturday last. The council discussed amending the constitution to grant equal representation to outer municipalities within a one mile radius. The secretary approved the secretarys action as the debate noted Melbourne has nine representatives and a monopoly on revenue, while larger outer municipalities lack representation.
Bus Service Debate in Braybrook Council Meeting
At a Braybrook Council session the Public Works Department was asked for input on suitable roads for omnibus traffic from Sunshine station to Ballarat Road tram terminus and Leeds Street Footscray to beyond the cemetery. Councillors doubted profitability and licensing issues were discussed with the Public Works Department and local cab operators. The plan to extend to Footscray faced opposition, with several members arguing the service would not pay and residents might bear two fares. A later proposal suggested maintaining current arrangements and courting Footscray cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Public Works Department
Sunshine Station
Ballarat Road
Leeds Street
Footscray
Hargreaves
Vaids
Pennell
Robinaun
Dempster
Pridham
Pootscray
Dr. Pridham
Thyte
Footscray Council
Maidstone Church Activities and Local Tennis Clash
The Methodist Church A C M held a meeting with Rev G R Godbehear in the chair. A working bee lowered the platform while volunteers prepare to renovate interior. Footscray district tennis sees Maidstone C I defeat Yarraville Citizens 14 games with semis to follow on Brooklea courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A.C.M. Re
G. R. Godbehear
Ladies’ Guild
T. Hennessy
W. Thompson
L. Coxhead
A. Coxhead
N. Killeen
E. McGrath
M. Wright
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Britain
Webster
Pennant
Dodgers
The
Sunshine Bus Service
Maidstone Hall
Maidstone
Madame Blanche
Miss A. Luke
Hampshire Rd
Lee
Kaiser
Melbourne
R.B. Penn
J. M. Burkey
Durham Rd
Verdon Streets
Sydney Road
Brunswick
Mainroad
Upwey
Belgrave
C. Baker Alcm
L.lc.m
A. Mus
Fiancforte
Sydney Street
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