Great Northern Derby and Cup Acceptances at Auckland Meeting
The article lists forfeits and acceptances for major races at the Auckland Racing Club including the Great Northern Derby and the Auckland Cup. Notable horses mentioned include Mahal Desert Gold Marco Bello Wishful and Lord Penury with weights and entries recorded for the Royal Handicap and other events.
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Auckland
Siab
Ay Mahal
Desert Gold
Marco Bello
Wishful
Boe
Rambling Rose
Canella
Spain
Penury
Cytherea
Lord Penury
Nystad
Bjorneborg
Knocklayd
St. Edith
Reckbound
Good Hope
Wardancer
Sweet Tipperary
Itekanwi
Uncle Ned
Heypt
Knocklayd St. Indi
Wyttus
Koesian
Lady Jack
Communique
Bonable
Scots hero Kane escapes German squad on horse in Belgium
The account recalls Joseph Kane a Scotsman and explorer who faced execution after capture near the front. He leaped to safety on a colonel's charger stunning guards, escaping toward a wood while relics and photos were lost and later recovered by his family. The tale underscores Kane's varied career from soldier to trader and law student.
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Joseph Mane
Cecil Rhodes
Queensland
Ait
South Africa
Namaqualand
Kene
Kane
Bambatta
Australia
Queenshind
Scotland
Kempenaar
Ganeti
Comte
Engish
Britain
Great Britain
St. Joseph’s School
Canterbury centre hears new delegate and suspends 1914 16 registrations
The Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association met with Mr A L Chappell in chair. Mr P Menzies was welcomed as delegate from the Public Schools Association. The committee praised the Lan caster Park carnival and left December 16 permit for Methven Club to the executive. It was decided registrations be suspended for the 1914 16 season and a sub committee of T B Salter and C S Thomas was appointed to revise the Centre rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Canterbury
New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
A. L. Chappell
Public Schools Athletic Association
P. Menzies
Menzies
Lancaster Park
Methven
Messrs
T. B. Salter
C.S. Thomas
Rangitata Crowned Only Dirty River This Morning
Angling report notes the Rangitata as the sole river in the county with dirty water this morning, while all other rivers remained clear, indicating localized runoff or sediment.
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Rangitata
Otago Education Board Deputation Seeks War Time Departure
Mr Israel on behalf of a deputation from the Otago Education Board hopes the mission of Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward will proceed. Sir Joseph Ward notes difficulty of two ministers leaving during war, but says Home authorities influenced the Prime Minister. He states the British Empire must help the Mother country in the war effort.
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Dunedin
Otago Education Board
Israel
Massey
Joseph Ward
Friendly Societies seek stamp tax relief for doctors fees
A deputation from Friendly Societies urged Hon. J. A. Hanan to raise with the Minister of Stamps the exemption of receipts from stamp duty on fees charged by Friendly Society doctors. They feared the Wellington move to raise fees could spread to Auckland. The chairman urged nationalisation of the medical profession as the only solution. The Minister promised to review the representations.
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Auckland
J. A. Hanan
Wellington
Baxter's Lung Preserver Becomes Dominion Household Name
A promotional notice claims Baxter's Lung Preserver is a thoroughly effective cough and cold remedy. It praises soothing, healing action on inflamed bronchial passages and an invigorating overall health boost. The ad urges readers to buy a large 10d bottle today and test it.
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Cervantes
Morit
Baxter
Eiverybody
Curtain Materials and Designs Listed for Sale
LACK CURTAINS. drinty and exclusive designs in White and Ecru. 2s 11d to 35s per pair. CASEMENT CLOTHS in White Creme and Ecru with plain and bordered effects.
Secret Code headlining His Majesty's Theatre programme
Tonight at His Majesty's Theatre the bill features The Secret Code a story of the secret service. Supporting pieces include Susie's Suiters a comic, The Cavajo Ring a drama, On the River Nile a scenic, The Fate of No. P a drama, Certie an animated cartoon, and The Panther's Pertinent Prowl a comic.
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His Majesty's Theatre
Secret Code
Secret Service
Household Battle Pack Offers 60 Doses for 1/6
An offer promotes 60 doses for a dollar six in a household defense context. The copy hypes a soothing remedy and urges quick action with casual wartime style language. The item targets general consumers seeking relief and value in daily health needs.
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G. H. Carson
Ashburton Garage
Tancred Street
Quality Drapers
KERR
Kerr Bros
Burnett Street
Ashburton
Shackiosk
Orion
Barningham
Scott
Hepouri’s
GEO. Meddins
People's
Ronmonder
Burmett Street
John Ore and Co
John Orr and Co
Auckland Racing Club
Por Press Association
Aucklanc Cup
Niles
Waraliep
Merry Roe
Coronel Poult
Balboa
Sir Suio
Jack Delaval
Kooya
Jackail
Castalia
Muilingarne
Maniaroa (Inc
Snub
Idib
Lady Penury
St. Elman
el Gallo
Self
Christine
Mare’ Anthony
Tatterley
King Lupin
Bimeter
Flying Start
Chakwana
Downham
Goldfire
Potoa
Tree Smeerne
Tinopai
Loyal Areli
Belasco
Hyginas
Centre
Te Pappa
Tud
Wisebird
Kitty Belairs
Helina
Glissando
Ekempentaar
Canterbury Centre
Imperial Congress
Sir Joseph Ward
Per Press Association
N.Z
Cretonnes
S.ss. Rangatua
Ruapehu
New Zealand
Saddlery Department
Avery
Farmers’ Co-op. Association, Ltd
West Street
Hayward’s Pictures
Hean
Evay
Cota
Bonnington
H. &. Bonnington
Sharton Loan
AND
Investment Society and
Bank OF Neposes
Arcade
J. B. Christian
Onos
Price
Ab John, Orr and Co
East Streat
Hickens
A. and
P. Gyll
Thomas Bros
Seed Grain and Produce Dealers
Bos
Arcade Clothing Company
Burnets Street
Hano Lier
T. H
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Agenta
Williamson
Lau Ee
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Perey’s
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