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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 11, 1913
Page
3
Mead for Hampshire scored 97 against Somerset and became the first batsman to reach 200 runs this season. Against Essex W Denton made 230 not out in the county contests.
Germantown Club of Philadelphia posted 271 for seven as they defeated Australia who were all out for 270. Bardsley starred for the visitors.
In Sydney on August 9 Matt Wells of Simdland defeated Flugh Mehegan on points at the Stadium before a huge crowd. Wells showcased superior science and timing, overcoming the Australian’s grit and power to clinch the decision.
The Ashburton County Racing Club undertakes major improvements to its track facilities. A new eastern entrance with ornamental gates, expanded ticketing area, and improved crowd flow are planned. Trainer and jockey facilities, a larger press gallery, and a new stewards stand with added offices will enhance spectator comfort and operational efficiency.
In a Victoria Park clash Auckland beat Canterbury 48 to 12 amid open, spectacular play. Canterbury fought hard, with Smith and Hardingham standout earlier, but Auckland backs proved too strong, scoring through Wayward, Woodward, Hayward and others as the wind and sun favored the home side.
Otago secures team victory with Beatson, Jack, McKnight, Thompson and fifth place, totaling 10 points. Wellington follows at 33 points with Byrne, Ballantyne, Murray, and Hudson. No Southland runners finished. Beatson wins individual title ahead of Jack McKnight and Thompson, with Byrne sixth. Beatson's time 29 minutes 50 seconds.
In Brisbane on August 10, Hamilton of Toowoong won the five miles chess country championship.
Berlin reports Alechin aged 2v won the Scheveningen chess tournament with Janowsky second. Lasker and Yates competed in the event.
The Ashburton Miniature Rifle Club B team is announced for the Tuesday evening event joined with Ashburton Club M.S.A. The names listed include Kiernan, Bryant, Ross, Amos, Watson, Siaith, Turner, Clherley, Armstrong, Sinclair, McIntyre, Wnage and others.
The chief attraction for the first three nights is a coloured drama titled War Love is Life a thrilling 3500 feet film. Other important pictures include The House of Darkness A Bear's Escape and Cinderella's Shoyer.
From Iceland dated August 9 reports the natives of Nukualofa and Tongatapu face severe food shortages due to a hurricane. Fruit supplies are nearly gone and people rely on yams. Authorities fear a copra pest, Rhinoceros beetle, may be introduced and are taking strict precautions ahead of the monthly steamer.
WAVE A BOTTLE OF BAXTER'S HANDY. Baxter's Lung Preserver is advertised as cures for dangerous coughs and colds with rapid effect. A shill style pitch urges households to keep a bottle ready and claims a 10d size can cure early. Also promotes Regent Cigarettes and a Great Free Gift with Forty Free Gifts.
Mixed paints in all shades for spring renovations. Tins from 1 lb to 1 gallon, plus assorted paint brushes. At Folm Orr and Co s East Street Store.
A lengthy seed sale list details per packet prices for Broad Beans and a wide range of vegetables and novel flowers. It highlights varieties such as Windsor Shiel, Canadian Wonder, Early Long Poo, Scarlet-Runner, and numerous cabbages, lettuces, peas, beans, carrots, onions, and tomatoes with mixed offers and special bundles.
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