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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
3
London reports the billiard match between G. Gray and Aiken, final scores Gray 9 18,000 Aiken 39 17,883. In athletics, James Andrew sets a Nelson College mile record running 4 minutes 42.4 seconds in Nelson on December 6.
Spring cleaning aids featured by John Orr and Co at East Street store. Long-handled ceiling brushes and other brushware promoted with convenient purchasing options.
The Wakanui Defence Rifle Club held the second Shield series match last Thursday. Strong variable winds kept scores below average with top scores listed as 200, 500, and 600. Notable shooters include J Sinclair 34 34 98 96, Cochrane 28 29 89, J Chambers 18 19 36 25, W W Timms 29 21 27 28, A Bennett 24 28 27 12, and P Rickard 2 27 YW 10 8.
The Ashburton and Opihi are clear while the Rangitata and Glen are dirty. The Rakaia and Rangitata were hardly fishable and few fish were caught during the weekend. An easterly wind hindered the sport.
The principal picture tonight is The Mystery of the Diamond Belt a detective drama featuring Philip Kay la Sexton Blake aided by two bloodhounds Talker and Pedro praised for cleverness and vivid suspense. Other items include With a Skirmishing Party in Flanders His Dominant Passion topical gazette Jack Sprat against a Wounded Prussian and The Plumber comics.
At 9 45 p m last night flames erupted from the backyard of H W Papps shop in Mayfield. D Q Sewell and helpers fought the blaze using water from a race, saving the shop and a large shed as a strong northwest wind fanned the fire.
Wellington reports the Imperial Government Supply Branch has paid out £6,033,974 for meat. The total covers 268,160 quarters of beef, 2,109,479 carcases of mutton, and 2,402,669 car cases of lamb. Of this, 240,868 quarters of beef, 1,568,261 carcases of mutton, and 9,887,076 carcases of lamb have arrived at their destinations.
In Glenheim on December 7 Michael Peter Cork, a young man, received a 12 month prison term for theft and false pretences. The jury disagreed in the case of Albert Mears on carnal knowledge.
Lord Balfour argues Germany's submarine campaign failed to secure victory and has grown harsher toward the United States. He notes British naval strength rose over 13 months while Germany shifts to privateering methods. The letter cites the Lusitania and Arabic sinkings as turning points and labels submarine warfare as criminal but ultimately blundering.
The Arbitration Court opened and after Conciliation Council agreement the award was issued. Gannaway and Co. appealed a decision under the Waterside Workers' Industrial Agreement clause 26. The rate for stevedoring was 1s 6d per hour, with work on case oil cargo disputed at 2s 6d. The Union declined to intervene, and the case was slated for Friday.
Readers share praise for Baxter's Lung Preserver noting cures from coughs and colds. The advert claims relief for throat and lung affections and urges purchasing a large ten day bottle.
December 6 report describes unrest at Auckland harbor as wounded Gallipoli veterans confront immigrants aboard the Remaera. Passengers, including 20 to 30 men of military age, are accused of seeking English service, while many deny leaving England for economic reasons. Sergeant-major Gibbs and immigration chief H Thomson defend the newcomers, noting innocence and unnecessary hostility towards arrivals.
A fragmented ad urges customers to compare WARONUL and WHEN coal, claiming superior cleanliness and value. It touts cleaner stove use and better rates versus interior coal, urging readers to buy coal from the dealer.
General Caneva, Italy’s chief commander, is described as the foremost Italian military hero and a supreme strategist. his age, origin from Tarcento, and career from Wienernestadt and campaigns since 1866 are noted. Italian artillery modernization includes the Deport gun replacing the 75. Italy’s navy, air support, and heavy arms are detailed with ships, cruisers, destroyers, and marine strength cited.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a bull and a chill Pa scene with references to jumps and proof. The readable text is too incomplete to identify people, places, dates, or a clear event.
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