Woodville Jockey Club Summer Meeting Opens With Wins
At Woodville on December 8 the summer meeting opened in fine weather despite a strong wind. Attendance was large and tote turnover reached £14,124, up from £11,543 previous year. New grandstand buildings opened to the public. Maiden Plate Maracotara won by a length. Hack Wardle Handicap Impostor won by six lengths. Grandstand Hack Handicap Multiplication won by a length. Woodville Handicap Square Deal won by three lengths. Flying Hack Handicap Sea Lord won by a length. Borough Handicap Ineurn won by three lengths. Welter Hack Handicap Finisterre won by a head. Electric Handicap Avon Park won by a length. Time figures noted for each race.
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Woodville
Woodville Jockey Club
Totalisator
Ciy
Maracotara
Carlatour
Marsineh
Iminsec
Hack Wardle
Impostor
Exer
Kaiwairoa
Grandstand
Wady
Nolan
Lady Daleford
Hiwitapu
Kooya
Otter
Ineurn
Orleans
Discussion
Gallipoli Winter Preparations From Diary Notes
Reports from Malcolm Russ describe near uninterrupted fine weather at Gallipoli until recently, followed by cooler days and storms. Troops endure heat, flies, and dysentery while engineers drain trenches and improve dugouts in anticipation of a rainy season. A Turkish cadet diary excerpt details marches, camp life, and artillery battles around Gallipoli and nearby forts as units regroup for winter operations.
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Gallipoli
Turk
Helles
Suvla
France
Kalajik Aghala
Knoll
Oquzonn Keupru
Kakhship
Keshan
Yoarli Sou
Teéhayroz
Bulair
Bair Kelly
Ulghar Dere
Kemikli
Anatartas
Lok
Thiere
Sale of Grigg horses includes Calibre and Gay Spark
In Invercargill next week a large lot of horses owned by Mr J Grigg will be offered for sale. The lineup includes stallions Calibre and Gay Spark, brood mares, and well-bred Allies. In training are Rorke's Drift and Gun Rest, both showing smart form. The sale follows Mar Grigg’s departure for England in a few weeks.
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J. Grigg
Invercargill
Calibre
Gay Spark
River reports show Opihi clear and Waitaki discoloured
The river report notes Opihi as the district's only clear stream while Ashburton was fish able. Waitaki is discoloured and Rakaia and Rangitata are described as turbid.
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Opihi
Ashburton
Waitaki
Tha Rakaia
Rangitata
War League Minimum Essential Equipment List for New Zealand Expeditionary Forces
The document lists required gear for NZEF soldiers including trunk, kit-bag, bedstead, canvas bag, sleeping gear, clothing in khaki, boots, gloves, belts, webbing, weapons and gear such as revolver, sword, lanyards, compass, map case, binoculars, tools, cutlery, soap, and toiletries. It notes an officer’s £20 allowance deemed inadequate, with binoculars and an automatic pistol consuming half the amount.
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Sam Browne
Salvage Claim Over Star of Canada Wreck Heard
Wellington December 4 The Supreme Court heard further evidence in the Star of Canada wreck case where J J Nivan and Co Napier claim £7097 from the Baleage Association London for salvage at Gisborne in 1912. A further £1700 is claimed as damages for breach of agreement and interest. The plaintiffs seek a court order for valuation of salvaged gear. Defendants offer to pay £4000 into court in settlement. It was announced that valuation of remaining salvaged material in New Zealand should be referred to the Registrar with a referee.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Star of Canada
J. J. Nivan and Co
Napier
Baleage Association
London
Gisborne
New Zealand
The Danger of Colds and Chamberlain's Remedy
A reader warns that colds can lead to serious illnesses and urges quick relief. The ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best way to loosen, relieve symptoms, and help the body expel the cold, sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Lack Curtains Offerings Range in White and Eeru
Limited selection of dainty exclusive curtain designs priced from 2s 11d to 35s per pair offered in White and Eeru.
Firing Line Reflections From Frontline Platoon Leader
The commander recalls near sighting enemy troops through a field instrument when it was shattered by a bullet. He and his 1st platoon dig trenches and endure shelling and aerial bombardment. He notes daily routine, constant danger, and belief their side may be attacked any moment.
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Kemikli Burnu
Doeg Awarded 600 Pounds In Level Crossing Suit
In New Plymouth on December 8 the Supreme Court awarded William Percy Doeg 600 pounds compensation for the loss of a leg after a level crossing accident near Neacre. The jury found the Department's regulations inadequate for public protection.
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New Plymouth
Supreme Court
William Percy Doeg
Neacre
Battle on Diarrhoea Remains a Household Worry
Diarrhoea feared more than many ailments as it can strike all ages and prove fatal without timely treatment. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy is advertised as reliable and effective when given early, preventing serious consequences, easy to take and sold by chemists and storekeepers nationwide.
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Chamberlain
Mvery
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