Chertsey racing meet amid dull dawn and strong attendance
The Chertsey Sports and Racing Club held its annual meeting despite new gaming laws. Eight events produced close finishes with good handicapping. Weather improved and no accidents occurred. Ashburton notes report a steady or improving local labor market and brisk building activity.
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Cherise Sports and Racing Club
Ashburton Scottish
March
Jy Carson
Narrangaria
Gyrs
Susser
J. Quigley
Petard
Tyrs
L. Hagerty
J. H. Mellraith
Ayers
Roger Crown
Handy Man
Devonia
Malster
Intin
G. Ironside
Peri
Eca
A. C. Cameron
Groll
J. Smith
Imperialwood
Jolly Tom
Ecv
S. G. Holmes
Ci G Nansen
J. Baxter
Ayars
A. Bennett
Nansen
Accord
Carson
Sussey
H. T. Smith
Roscommon
H. Smith
D. B. McSweeney
Bouncing Boy
I. Mahoney
Silent Member
Bouncing Bob
Tom Tit
Warrangaria
Pacific
A. ©. Cameron
H. D. Knox
Princess Minnis
Byrs
Conachie
O. Digby
Akola
Jelly Tom
Publicans
W. Carruther
G. W. Hardwick
Royal Crown
Demure
Brownlock
J. Morland
Cryloft
Frisby
Ugey
Townlock
Hurry Scurry
Myr C. Bennett
Lemon
Accidents and Fatalities Across Regions Reported
A series of accidents and deaths surfaced from regions including Thames Matatoke Gisborne Auckland Invercargill Christchurch and Pleasant Point. Incidents cover railway collisions bicycle crashes train falls and a fatal farm incident with a verdict of accidental death.
Alleged Attempted Train Wrecking Near Paeroa
Police reports from Paeroa say ballast was spread on the railway two miles from town, covering about two feet on one rail and eighteen inches on the other. The ballast was loose sand and placed four feet from a bridge, suggesting an intent to derail a train, though rails may not have been derailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paerroa
Paeroa
Four Sailors Feared Dead After Otago Harbour Collision
A serious collision near Otago Harbour on Saturday night involved the Government steamer Lady Roberto and a launch carrying Naval Artillery personnel. Four missing include Corporal Robert Slater and two youths named McPhee. several others were rescued. The Lady Roberto sought medical aid for the injured and continued search for the missing.
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Dunedin
Naval Artillery
Robert Slater
Dunedin Naval Artillery
Mornington
Arbitration Court
Gunner Matthews
Port Chalmers Naval Artillery
McPhee
St. Kilda
Indy Roberts
Slater
Obituary of Edward Dobson Early Canterbury Leader
Edward Dobson died in Christchurch at an advanced age after a long career shaping Canterbury's early history. He was 92 in December 1907, marking a notable end to a period of local public service and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dobson
Province of
Canterbury
Christchurch
Federated Catholic Clubs Open Annual Conference in Auckland
The federated Catholic Clubs opened at the Marist Brothers Old Boys Club Rooms Auckland with delegates from Auckland Onehunga New Plymouth Wanganui Hastings Palmerston North Peotone Wellington Blenheim Greymouth Halkitika Christchurch Ashburton Temuka South Dunedin Invercargill and more. The president A H Casey opened proceedings and announced a communion for delegates tomorrow morning and a harbour excursion on Sunday. The annual report notes new clubs in New Plymouth Onehunga and Mastings joining since the last conference bringing eighteen clubs affiliated and potential new clubs in a dozen other places. Oratorical diplomas were awarded by the Federal Executive and honorary members elected including Very Rev Father O Shea Sir George Clifford and Mr W G Malone. Renewal of staff included Rev Father Kimball transferred to Wellington replaced by Rev Father Verning. The magazines and general accounts showed small credit balances.
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Marist Brothers’ Old Boys
Auckland
Shanley and
Furlong
Onehunga
Patten
Morris
New Plymouth
W. O’brien
Wanganui
Murphy
Dervan
Hastings
O'Shea
Palmerston North
M’govern
Peotone
Gallaher
Wellington
M’gowan
Callaghan
Blenheim
Fama
Shaw
Greymouth
Mulholland
Kemble
Halkitika
Mihon
Christchurch
Ainger
Shanley
Ashburton
Breardon
Temulta
Barry
Shanaghan
South Dunedin
Wanderspeck
Invereergill
Knight
Casey
O'Donnell
Holbrook
Doyle
Zana
George
Father Selbrook
A. H. Casey
Federation
Briely
Marist Brothers
Mastings
Nev
Father O'Shea Wellington
George Clifford Christchurch
W. G. Malone
Kimbell
Verning
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Cure
A Victorian era letter touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache tied to kidney strain. The testimonial from Mr G Pritchard of Lyndhurst claims six boxes removed pain, with sales at 9s per box and six for 16s 6d, urging buyers to ensure they get DOAN'S.
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Bright
G. Pritchard
Lyndhurst
Ashburton
Dean
Toan
Colellance
Pittetreek
Sydney
Doan
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Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Ltd
Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF New Zealand, Limited
A. H. Foeld
R. Alcorn
Flet
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A. W. Field
West Street
A. Manning
Arpenter
Tancred Street
Ouw
R. GB. Johnston
Burnett Street
GOLF
R . D . Ej Obnston
Devereux, King & Co., Ltd
Hawke’s Bay
Wanganti
Bay OF Plenty
Hawki's Bay
Aso Acres
Hevereux, King & Co, Ltd
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Lane
Leum
Messra Kerr Bros
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Triangle
Lee Polish
L. Oxley
J. H. Rule
A. J. Magson
Handiceppere
HR. Brikman
J. 2B. Henrys
W. Langa
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JF. Ironside
Gusherne
J. Ironside
J. Stringfellow
J. Campbell
Magson
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J. Allen
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J. Cameron
H Haydock
Paul Doig
A Lronside
J. P. Cameron
W. H. Dunstan
Department of Labour
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Thames
Matatoke
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Torere
Gisborne
Catherine Holler
Colling
Thomas Bristow
Mesere Sommers and
Turvey
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Invercargill
Charley Brown
George Saunders
Banjo’ Jones
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Colacanon Centre
Stewart Islands
Malcolm Morley
Charles Parkin
Kaiapoi
Stead
Morley
Kaianoi
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Trederick Fielding
Mr Fielding
Claremont
Mr Mee
Fielding
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Federated Catholic Clubs
Andrew Om
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Grant & Moore
Tex
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Inspection United
RS Bryan
Timaru
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Utp
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COAL
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VA Daily
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Prass
Whiterfield
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Violetta Tonic Company
Willetta
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H. C. Barret
Uur
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Karamika
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Point Elizabeth State
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Wai-Rongoa Springs
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Frobertson
Crown Roller Mills
National Mortgage & Agency Co. of New Zealand, Ltd
Eye
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Huches
Hereford Street
Kaye and Carter
Qrain and Seed Merchants
Manchester Bros
Lily
Llewellyn Owen
A, Mus
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A. Mus
Papila
Academien
Ladies’ Center
YOUNG
Ulster -Boot Stores
Colman
Schools OF
Mece
Miss Claridge
Miss Ethel Claridge
Cox Biréet
Sola
Abbey
Hf. Matson &Co
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PHE Arcade
LUCK
Stockwell
United Service
Colman’s
S .Colman
H. Field
D. Thomas
Albert Roberts
Thomas ‘Hancox
Robert Bell
Barnett
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