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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
3
Kent defeated Northants by five wickets to clinch the County championship, confirming the title after the match reported by the Press Association from London.
Maurice McLoughlin defeats Morris Williams of Philadelphia to retain the National Tennis Cup in New York on August 27, capturing the singles championship.
Melbourne August 27 Carnegie Clark of New South Wales won the Histernwick Golf Club Purse with 146. Clements of Christchurch tied for sixth.
In the Northern League match at the show grounds on August 27 New South Wales beat Taranaki Hawera 16 to 5. A Dean scored two tries for NSW with Hodder converting one. Taranaki's Nicholls and King added tries and Naylor Collins added scores. Referee was Mr T Cunningham of Auckland.
In fine weather at Carterton on August 27 the Wairarapa and Taranaki representative teams drew a tight match. Taranaki led 11 to 3 at half time while Wairarapa surged to 15 points in the second spell, resulting in an 18 to 14 victory for Wairarapa as their forwards dominated and backs showed occasional brilliant bursts.
In fine weather the South Canterbury team defeated Southland Combined Sub-Unions by 26 points to 14. The fast and open game showcased strong offenses from both sides with the visitors securing victory.
The Ashburton High School First Fifteen fought Otago Boys High School Second Fifteen to a draw on a waterlogged Domain field. Yellows led by Ruddenklau pressed early in the second half while the Blues rallied with strong forward work and smart lineouts. Final play remained in neutral territory with no score after a hard fought match.
In a fast exchange both sides failed to convert after strong forward play. Matheson equalised for Ashburton with a scrambling rush near the 118 yard line, Hutchinson missed the conversion. Hood saved a likely Blues score as Otago Boys defended. Final score Ashburton High School 3 Otago Boys High School 3 with Mr K F B Robilliard refereeing.
In Wellington Town Hall on August 27 D. Murphy wins on points against Hock Keys after a brisk 16 round contest. The fight held audience interest from start to finish and showcased Murphy's sharp defense and swift combinations.
Christchurch hosted the annual meeting with President P Selig and directors in attendance. The balance sheet showed a start balance of £51 6s 4d and a year end credit of £226 9s 4d with assets £1199 14s 2d and no liabilities. The year’s receipts totaled £, including licences £589 6s and stakes neared £60,000. 2295 licences issued. six protests filed. noted district gains in Southland and Manawatu. discussion on class racing handicapping and amateur event rules. A committee suggestion urged expert review of starting methods and handicapping, with printed address to clubs.
Miss F. K. Kershaw gave a lantern lecture in the Assembly Hall to raise funds for a brass plaque honoring Ashburton High School ex pupils killed in the South African War. The talk traced her 1912 travels from New Zealand to Europe with vivid scenes of Colombo Suez London Manchester and Paris.
The Ellwood trio presents a concert at the Theatre Royal with three years of European study. George Ellwood praised by Lyttelton Times for cello progress and Saint-Saens concerto handling. Liege la Meuse reports Ellwood winning Premier Prix unanimously as a debutant. Admission prices 3s 6d and 2s 6d.
Tonight His Majesty's screens a Shylock driven Merchant of Venice in a refined program for cultured audiences. Tomorrow after noon the main feature is Sweet Nell of Old Drury with Nell Gwynne, shown as moving pictures to compare with stage performances.
Ashburton Club rifle team beat Farmers Co op C team by 39 points with totals 618 to 579 in a post matches at Ashburton. Evening's lineup for Ashburton A team includes Bradshaw Baker Stephens and others as they prepare to face Friendly Societies' team.
August 27 Dunedin results list baritone solo amateurs led by I J Hanna of Christchurch with 83, EB Bennett 79. In ladies vocal solo and accompaniment Miss Marjorie Saunders of Christchurch scored 86 with accompanist Miss Davenport. other scores include Miss Stella Murray 85, Miss M Davenport -- and Miss Vera Moore 80.
The notice urges buyers to avoid credit purchases to reduce bad debts and invites readers to consult a current price list. It promises quality guarantees with money-back satisfaction and lists item prices such as 6-16 lb bags of sugar for 9s 6d, Thistle Brand Oatmeal 26 lb for 3s 6d, White Rose or Shell kerosene 9s 6d per case, and per tin prices, with prime potatoes and onions offered in large sacks at stated rates.
A fragmented price list from Fletcher Bros catalogs various canned foods and tobacco items with prices per tin or per dozen. It lists Maconochie's Herrings in multiple sauces, salmon, sardines from King Oscar and Skipper, other brands, Nestle's Swiss Cocoa, Fry's Cocoa, Rowntree's Chocolate, and assorted tobaccos. It also mentions Finest Norwegian Cod Liver as a clearance item and a selection of baking powders and custard powders with limited pricing.
In Quadring Lincolnshire customs persist such as the dog whipper at church a still paid sexton and gifts of a gown to the oldest widow every two years a local tradition enhanced by a donor. The piece also promotes Baxter's Lung Preserver as a remedy for winter coughs citing letters and urging purchases.
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