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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
3
Hobart reports McVilly, the Diamond Sculls champion, arriving claiming he won by a length and acted fairly. He says he was unconscious of any foul play and that rival Pinks received none of his wash, while his reception was thunderous.
Concluding results from the third day in Christchurch include Cantabury Handicap won by Bold Maid by 50 yards, Rosalie taking Addington Harness, Islington Handicap won by Child General, Lightning Harticle won by Jingie Silver Princess, and Farewell Handicap clinched by Bright. Total tote investments were £30,229 10s against £25,563 last year. three-day total £80,469 versus £67,731 previously.
Elis rider of Red Cart broke its neck in the Grand National Hurdle Race at Riccarton yesterday. He was operated on at the hospital and his broken thigh was attended to with satisfactory progress. Jockey Melding, admitted with concussion from a fall at Thearton, was reported to be doing well this morning.
The Foresters Lodge team will shoot against Hakatere Lodge on Monday night. Team members include G. Parsons Hyde A. Hosken J. Clayton B. Bushell W. Shaw H. R. C. McShea PD. McIntyre H. Clayton R. Gourley and H. Lamb.
Auckland port calls may cease as P and O lines finalise plan to withdraw services. Cable from Moss Davis in London confirms directors, including Sutherland, decline to reconsider. New Zealand Government and Flight Commissioner had urged continuation of the service.
The article defines dilation of the stomach as a blockage or weak stomach muscles causing delayed emptying. It lists symptoms including thick coated tongue belching poor appetite breathing irregularities and night asthma. It promotes Renzie's Pepro as a remedy for indigestion and related complaints.
Bad weather kept crowds small but loyal patrons praised the star subject Great Possessions. The other dramas were warmly received and the comics drew good notices with a final chance to see the programme tonight.
Vincent M Beebe's Baiudeville and minstrel company open a two night season at Theatre Royal. Acts include Dan Kilderson ventriloquism and mimicry, the Rollicking Rockleys, Ruby Reymond, Tima Conrad, Ruby Cox, Acrobatic Azteens, Will White, Musical Blanchards, Spiker and Sirhank, and Eddie Leeder. Admission 3s 2s 1s. reserved seats at H A Gates.
The Rev W J Elliott will present Trish Life and Character at Theatre Royal Ashburton on Wednesday evening to raise funds for the New Methodist Parsonage. Music by Miss Claridge Ny Collins M Rattray and others, with Mr Elliott leading an orchestra. humorous illustrations promised. Admission Is.
An Australian period advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver disorders. It explains how urinary and biliary poisons cause rheumatism gout indigestion and anemia, promotes natural elimination by healthy kidneys and liver, and claims permanent relief. The ad notes product availability in 5s bottles and 2s 6d concentrated form through H.H. Warner & Co. Australasian Branch Melbourne.
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