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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
3
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London August 25. In county cricket Wass claimed six for 16 and Iremonger four for 10 for Nottinghamshire against Derby. At Gloucester Dennett took nine for 63 in the first innings against Surrey.
In Toronto on August 26 Australia beat All America by an innings and 147 runs. America’s two innings total 955 runs. Crawford took four wickets for 35 runs in Australia’s second innings.
Melbourne reports the Cricket Association fixed the Victoria versus New Zealand match for January 9, 10, and 12. Officials announced the schedule today, with venues and ticketing details to follow.
In Greymouth on August 27 Atkinson wrote to the Rugby Union denying he has withdrawn from the Californian team. He says he intends to make the trip and play.
In Sydney inquest into the Woolloomooloo shooting on August 7, Donne’s wife was accused of seizing his boxes after a dispute and firing a revolver at him in his workplace. The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Mrs Denno, who cried that it was not wilful murder.
The Government announces a reward of 100 pounds for information on the Yarra Bay murder. A free pardon is offered to any accomplice who informs, provided they are not the actual murderer.
The notice lists nominees for numerous races including Hirst Hurdle Handicap seven furlongs and Gold Cup six furlongs at various prizes. Horses named include Terrylynn Coronetted Optician Vairmie Cardiff Margo Redwing Waitoto Ceylon Kilmeny May Dalrymple Sant Glenowl Gilt Edge Silkweb Aimwell Sveaborg and many others across events with payouts from 56 to 150 sovs.
The Ashouriya Orchestral Society presented its second season concert at Theatre Royal lash. Miss Claris Holgate of Christchurch and Mr Alex Moore of Timaru were soloists. Mr W S King conducted with Mrs H J Chapman leading the orchestra as the audience attendance fell due to bad weather.
The Ellwood Trio Harry Ellwood Polly Ellwood and George Ellwood with baritone Mr Dou Prouse present a concert at Theatre Royal tomorrow night. The programme includes violin solos cello and piano pieces by the Ellwoods and Prouse, a trio performance, and pieces like Variations Melodie Scene de la Csardas Rhapsodie Souvenir de Moscow and Mazurka.
Wellington August 25 Railway servants especially clerical and first division await amendments to the Government Railways Act in this session. The proposed changes aim to align leave with Civil Service rules under Commissioner control. Three weeks annual leave after ten years, fortnight otherwise. Sick pay scales rise with tenure and halfpay ranges. Regulations may extend up to six months on half-pay and three months on one third pay for long service. The cost impact is noted due to wide employee distribution and need for relieving officers. The Railway Officers' Institute Executive Council will meet the Minister to discuss.
A Daily Mail remark on Rix Wilding's tennis win over Merifo- Loughlin jr notes a shift in global competition. A London correspondent warns gambling spoils golf with clubs setting high stakes, and pros seeking a share of novice winnings.
A long list of garden seeds and flower varieties offered for sale by Veitch and partners. Includes beans beets broccoli cabbages carrots cucumbers onions lettuce tomatoes turnips rhubarb and herbs with numerous named varieties and 1d per packet pricing and special offers on mixed lots and prize-winning selections.
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