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Canada to exhibit
The Canadian Government will accept the invitation to be represented at the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition.
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Reel heavy load
Reel heavy load
A large cylinder, containing about 17 tons of wire rope for the Roslyn cable car service, drawn by two traction engines, held up traffic for some time yesterday whilst being taken from the Victoria...
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Pacifist leader scorned
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Pacifist leader scorned
Mr Gandhi’s prestige suffered a serious check when the Mahratta Provincial Congress decided that it had no faith in his panacea of spinning as the sole medium of salvation for India.
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Tuapeka memorial unveiled
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Tuapeka memorial unveiled
There was a large gathering at the Peace Garden in Peel street, Lawrence, at 4.30pm yesterday afternoon.
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Rival proposes to help Amundsen
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Rival proposes to help Amundsen
Mr Grettir Algarsson, who proposed to race Captain Amundsen to the Pole by using an airship is now hurrying his preparations forward in order to help Captain Amundsen.
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Thrown from Main Trunk Line . . .
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Thrown from Main Trunk Line . . .
Taumarunui, May 25: Shortly after 7 o’clock this morning a big AB engine weighing over 70 tons was thrown from the line on a bluff near Kakahi salmon hatcheries, about nine miles from Taumarunui.
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NZ University beats Sydney
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NZ University beats Sydney
The 6000 odd spectators who witnessed the game at Carisbrook on Saturday between teams from the New Zealand University and Sydney University were treated to a fast, spectacular game — in the last...
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New liner visits port
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New liner visits port
The New Zealand Shipping Co’s new steamer Tongariro, which berthed at Port Chalmers yesterday afternoon to discharge 1300 tons of general cargo and to load 600 bales of wool, is a powerful carrier...
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A vision of the future
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A vision of the future
"I have lately been privileged to witness two demonstrations of television, or seeing by wireless (or wires)," says Rados in an English exchange.
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Pinching in trot alleged
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Pinching in trot alleged
The Forbury Park Trotting Club forwarded to the New Zealand Trotting Association details of the inquiry held at the conclusion of the St Clair Handicap at its recent meeting into the driving of...
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An inspiring leader
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An inspiring leader
In the death of Dr Andrew Cameron, the news of which came with painful unexpectedness yesterday, this community suffers the loss of a citizen who commanded, in no ordinary degree, the esteem and...
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Edward a popular visitor
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Edward a popular visitor
Capetown, May 6: As the Prince of Wales continued his tour of South Africa, amazing scenes were witnessed.
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Fertile ground for banter
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Fertile ground for banter
Beautiful weather prevailed on Saturday afternoon, when the directors of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Company, the members of the various committees connected with the Exhibition, and...
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British service for PM
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British service for PM
London, May 14: A large congregation of New Zealanders and others was present at the memorial service to Mr Massey in Westminster Abbey.
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William Massey laid to rest
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William Massey laid to rest
Clouds hung over the city as a pall as the great leader of New Zealand was borne from the scene of his life’s labour.
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Republic’s second president
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Republic’s second president
Berlin, May 12: Hindenburg took the oath to the Republican Constitution in the Reichstag standing at a table covered with the Republican flag.
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Crayfish as a trial
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Crayfish as a trial
It seems that the crayfish are a great nuisance to the fishermen of the Nugget Bay fleet, as they have a nasty habit of nibbling the bait off the groper hooks, when the boats are at work off the...
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Who will be prime minister?
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Who will be prime minister?
Discussing the political situation created by the Prime Minister’s death, the Auckland Star remarks that Downie Stewart’s indifferent health will probably prevent him taking the position of Leader,...
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100 years ago
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100 years ago
Wellington, May 10: The Prime Minister passed peacefully away at 5.40pm to-day. Expressions of sympathy were heard on all sides as the people learned the news.
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A major religious minority
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A major religious minority
For the Roman Catholic hierarchy visiting Dunedin to celebrate the Jubilee of their training college at Mosgiel everybody has had a kindly feeling.