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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
3
Earl Grey with Lords Harris Roberts Rothschild and Strathcona appeal for £100,000 to train Britain for the Olympia games. The drive aims not only at the event but to create a lasting national athletic organization for future benefits.
The Cricket Association announced dates for the New South Wales versus New Zealand match in Sydney during Christmas week. The games are set for December 26, 27 and 29, with Australia and New Zealand squads expected to compete at the Sydney venue.
An American all-star baseball team arrives to plan a tour of Australia. The squad departs San Francisco on November 4 and will then play in Australia before continuing to New Zealand.
A private team of New Zealanders defeated Randwick by a wide margin 50 to 3 in a bowls contest reported August 19.
The record notes a schools event with Con vent v Hampsteed and Borough v High Schools MW Joyce among listed participants and organizers.
Christchurch 17, Ashburton 9. Visitors with heavier sides but locals outplayed them in second half after a tight 9-8 halftime. Referee was F. B. Robilliard. Ashburton selections listed for upcoming match against Wilesmere. Southern Cross seniors and third grade to enter seven-a-side tournaments with named players.
Hakatere Lodge defeated Foresters by 11 points with a total of 647 to 636. Top scorers for Hakatere were J Jobberns 69 W Dalley 68 and A Clarke 67 while A Hosken 66 Wishaw 66 and G Parsons 66 led Foresters. Next, Hakatere will supply ten shooters for an Ashburton MSA clash tomorrow evening. Emergencies and Friendly Societies No 1 also field teams in upcoming matches.
Aitken and Lindrum have started a 16000 game with Aitken at 1333 and Lindrum at 800. The match features high stakes and strong form as both players press toward the long contest.
The August 18 list from Christchurch shows weights for the New Zealand Cup. Entries include Bobrikoff at 8.6, Mid night Sun 8.13, Masterpiece 8.11, Gold finder and Bon Ton 8.9, and many others with weights ranging from 8.6 to 6.7.
The Ashburton County Rugby Union met with B Tobiliard presiding. A letter from New Zealand Railways denied excursion rates for the seven a side tournament. Disqualification of WF McKenzie for season and 1914. clubs Rakia and Springburn fined for defaults. Officials appointed for the tournament and school closures discussed. A match between Rakaia and a selected county fifteen to fund an accident fund was approved. Referees listed.
Mr W M Beebe's Company staged a fair vaudeville show with clean humour and varied turns at Theatre Royal. Notable acts included Mr Dan Keildersen's protean impressions, the Arteens acrobats, and a Laughing Rockleys burlesque. An entire program change is promised tonight.
The Ashburton Borough Council approved an annual subsidy of 120 pounds to the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade with detailed spending rules. The agreement covers outfits, repairs, allowances, insurance, travelling expenses, secretary salary, records, and upholding plant condition.
Our Spring Suits are excellent examples of smart cut and well made tailoring. They are designed to improve appearance and provide comfort and style through scientific construction.
A Chaise offers a selection of new season suitings in the newest shades and an excellent range of ready-to-wear tailor-cut suits. Perfect fitting starting from 50 shillings.
A varied programme last evening featured "Following the Star" a stage drama themed film and "Matches" a tale of a matchmaking mother. "Our Children's Zoo" offered a genuine animal study while New Zealand Animated Gazette and New Plymouth gardens dominated the Dominion film showcase.
The notice urges shoppers to review the current price list and compare costs with what they pay on credit. It argues bad debts burden all firms and promises quality, satisfaction refunds, and lists bulk and staple items with prices such as 56lb bags of sugar, Thistle Brand oatmeal, white rose kerosene, and large sacks of potatoes and onions.
Maconochie’s herring tins and kippered herrings feature among many canned goods. Butter, cocoa, chocolate powder, custard powders, jelly crystals, and condiments fill the catalog. Prices noted in pence per item, with discounts on bulk purchases and “clearing out” of select lines.
Reverend W J Elliott will deliver a lecture on Trish Life and Character at Theatre Royal tomorrow evening. The Mayor will preside and several vocalists will join in a short musical programme. Admission is one shilling with proceeds to the Methodist Parsonage Fund.
An advertisement touts Regent Cigarettes with a claim that the brand brings calm and contentment after a storm and invites readers to try them through a Great Free Gift Scheme featuring Forty Fras Gifts.
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