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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
3
Question asks why they are the largest dealers in motor parts in Ashburton. Answer cites complete stock and dependable service at fair prices. Additional claim highlights up-to-date equipment and expert mechanics trained in motor repair work.
The Press Association reports Kent trails Yorkshire by seven points in the County Championship after weather disrupted Kent games. Kent has four matches left while Yorkshire plays three, narrowing the gap between the two county teams.
Australians defeat All Montreal sixteen by 289 to 154 at a Montreal match on August 16, recording a strong scoring margin and victory for the visiting team.
Queensland leads New South Wales by seventeen rubbers to four after the latest round of the lawn tennis tournament. The report from Brisbane notes the Queensland victory as the series progresses with strong performances by key players.
Three syndicates led by Vanderbil t, George Pynchon, and A Cochrane form to build America Cup defenders. The New York Club won't sign agreements with Sir Thomas Lipton limiting defender size, though syndicate members reportedly accept a similar approximate size to Lipton's challenge.
The forwards showed greater vigor and speed, lifting the team's tempo and pressuring opponents throughout the game. Their effort complemented solid defense as the team fought to a decisive result.
In fine weather on a heavy ground Auckland and Taranaki met with about ten thousand spectators. A light south east wind favored the eastern goal as Taranaki won an exciting match 14 to 11 to secure the Ranfurly Shield.
The Manly Superior Public School in Sydney boasts undefeated football since two seasons. The senior team has outscored opponents 160 to nil this year and 462 to zero last year, while a second team trails closely with 228 points against none.
A dense list of vegetable and flower seeds including beans beetroot cabbage cucumber lettuce and tomato varieties plus annuals such as asters nasturtiums and pansies appears as a seed catalog snippet. It mentions per packet prices and multiple grower names and markets though mostly in fragmented OCR form.
A. I. Clarke, C. Ross, and J. Cochrane top the Ashburton Club range scores with 70s while Clarke Ross and Cochrane prepare to shoot off for first to third places. The Friendly Societies junior team faces Warriors Co op Club next evening with a listed lineup.
Concluding results from Christchurch August 16 show Gold Pin winning the Donando steeplechase by four lengths over Glenmore with Kia Ova falling. Achilledes beats Gold Cup by half a head in the Revclinus Handicap. Black Lupin takes the Selwyn Handicap ahead of Diavolo, and Aha wins the Hunters Plate. Total tote £45,069 103s. meeting total £133,219, up from last year.
A Sydney cable report states David Goldstein senior died and his son was shot in the head, both found lying side by side in a room. Police considered a quarrel and the possibility the son was shot by his father while asleep.
The Spring Suits exemplify the Tailors art with design aimed at improving appearance and maximum comfort through scientific construction.
A jockey named Frank Wootton rode eight consecutive winners last week, setting a remarkable local riding record and drawing attention from race followers.
The Canterbury and Otago junior representatives played at Lancaster Park on Saturday ending in a 9 to 9 draw. Canterbury led 9 at half time as the first spell favored them with better team finish, while Otago surged in the second spell to secure a well earned draw.
Canterbury beat Otago by six to three in a rain soaked interprovincial at Tahuna Park Dunedin. Canterbury backs showed better accuracy while Otago struggled with the sodden fields and pools at the bottom end of the ground.
In Dunedin on August 15 Ivan Herlitz and John Mardley Nelson faced Police Court for disorderly conduct. Both were fined for disorderly behaviour and Nelson resisted and Obstructed a constable while Herlitz used obscene language and threatened a knife. Herlitz received extra punishment for assault with 14 days hard labour.
An excellent range of Ready-to-Wear and tailor-cut suits showcased. Perfect fitting options start at 50.
In Wellington the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Sir Robert Stout presiding, sentenced Arnold Ashworth Binns to eight months imprisonment on 13 charges of theft of jewellery from his employer. He had gambled debts and pawned the stolen items to cover liabilities. The judge lamented that gambling was legalized by the government and noted the prisoner’s belief in legality.
Editorial warns against neglecting colds this winter as it lowers vitality and can lead to bronchitis or throat infections. It urges immediate care and promotes Baxter's Lang Preserver available at 10d a bottle from local storekeepers.
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