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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

3

Weather bright for Ashburton Trotting Club day two

Rain fell overnight then ceased. day turned sunny with large crowds. Feature results include Urgent winning the PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP by four lengths, King V. taking the DROMORE HANDICAP by twelve lengths, and Vitella winning the ASHBURTON COUNTY HANDICAP by three lengths. notable times and scratches noted along with gate takings and tote investments.

Ashburton Christchurch D. H. Shearman J. Brankin H. D. Knox Princess Minnie RB. McConachie Urgent Smin Mr &. L. Barnes Viking A. Usher Naughty Child Prill W. Washbourne Bello Benton J. McLennon Opiser Bellwind Tracey Losec Redeemer Neaire Mary Lincoln King V Nesire Sien Ashburton County J. A. Buckland Vitella Vancleve Sunbéam C. Piper G. Hood Imperial Polly W. Srapp Dick Fry M. Edwards Durbar Ser Impatient Prince Warbeck Belray Roseneath Almond Ticket Lady Disdain Dick Iy Dick Fly H. F. Nicoll J. Smith Prince Imperial Fox Mrs W. Wilson Yankee Dick Sharplin Rosenholz Matilda Fine Jess Kaltitio McLean Peacock Baron Luegen Derringcotte

Sale of Blood Horses at Arcade Auction

Messrs H. Matson and Company sold trotting horses at the Arcade for Isaac Thompson and others. Attendees noted several consignments with prices: Peacock the chestnut gelding eight years for 63 pounds to F. MacDonald, Silver Cross chestnut gelding five by General Cross 36 guineas to W. Begg, Grey mare four by Formosan dam Little Wonder 165 pounds to Douglas Thomas, Little Wonder chestnut gelding three years 12 pounds to M. Friedlander, Bay filly three years 36 pounds to D. McPonnell, Brown gelding four years 35 pounds to Hill Bros, Grey mare years 11 pounds, Yearling colt by Union Jack 11 pounds, Riverside consignor H. McCosker yearling colt by Prince Imperial 16 pounds.

H. Matson Formosan Little Wonder Douglas Thomas M. Friedlander D. Mc Ponnell Messrs Hill. Bros Union Jack H. McCosker Riverside Prince Imperial

Tragedy on the Matangi Auckland to Dunedin voyage

A small steamship built by Logan Bros. of Auckland, the Matangi, encountered heavy seas on the Auckland to Dunedin run. Captain Paterson was washed from the railing and disappeared after a near capsize. Rescue succeeded as the vessel diverted to Mercury Bay for medical aid.

Auckland Dunedin Messia Logan Bros A. Weir Portobello Paterson Mercury Bay New Plymouth Tikorangi Nglewood Franklyn Inglewood Waiongona Bridge

Agricultural Prospects In Longbeach Subdistricts This Season

A field tour shows varied yields across Longbeach counties with some paddocks reaching 50 to 60 bushels per acre. The report notes strong crops near Tinwald and Waterton while late sown areas under weed pressure lag, and swamp land shows unusually promising growth, with turnips and rape well advanced and lambs nearing freezing works.

Longbeach Longhead Elips Tinwald Whiting Huntingdon Gidding’s Mortain Waterton Ma White Dawson McLauchlan Aspai Ashton Wakarun

Inspector Goyen Granted Leave for Tasmania Visit

Dunedin December 10 The Education Board unanimously granted Chief Inspector Goyen leave to visit Tasmania where he will act as expert adviser to the Royal Commission assessing its educational system.

Dunedin The Education Board Goyen Tasmania Royal Commission

Be CROPPING and RAZING LAND Private Treaty Sale

BeCropping and Razing Land advising sale by private treaty of freehold property near Marawhiti adjoining Corwar Estate. 985 acres in eighteen 50 acre paddocks with good watering. Crops include 200 acres wheat 150 oats 64 turnips 25 kale 10 rape with balance in grass. Buildings include five room house stable chaff house grain store implement shed and hut. For further particulars apply Ni2 Farmers' Co op.

Fowler Clayton and Shuttleworth Andrews and Beaver Chertsey Henry Stephenson Blair H. Turner Marawhiti Corwar

Two arrested at Wellington wharf gambling school

Police trap catches tenand outsiders at a well known two up school on the wharves. Sergeant Dale and plainclothes officers seize seven or more men during a morning session. suspects to appear in court on December 14.

Per Press Association Wellington Tvo Forea Dale

Abattoir Returns and Local Sports and Notices

Analysis by Government Inspector J. Sanderson shows 118 cows slaughtered none condemned at Fairfield abattoir in November. Of 71 bulls and heifers three partly condemned. Sheep 739 slaughtered with 11 wholly and 3 partially condemned. Ten pigs 59 lambs and six calves slaughtered all passed inspection. A cricket match at Domain Oval Timart against Ashburton ended 108 to 94 for the visitors. John Searla of Plamiston celebrated his 101st birthday. Thirty-five outrides for the Grantorhary Automobile Association liability trials slated end of year, 21 in trade class and 14 private owners.

Fairfield Abattoir J. Sanderson Gantorhary Automobile Association

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Sporting Ashburton Trotting Club For Press Association Commercial Wool Sales Por Press Association London Waitara Agricultural Prospects T. J. West West Matterhorn Gervia Montenegro Jack Johnston Tommy DE Groen REGAL H. M. de Geoffrey Ashburton County Council Ape Ahons Hinds-Rangitata County Council Charles Morrison Alford Forest Alford Forest School Gwelly J, W, Oliver Green Street MOUNT SOMERS AND _ SPRINGBURN RACING CLUB Mount Somers and Springburn W. J. Bennett Hemsley Burnet Somerset Hotel H. Matson and Coy Wakanui Belt Roads Hampstead M. J. Adams H. Matson and CO Booss Ransome H. Matson & G8 Booth, MacDonald and Company, Ltd Friedlander Bros., Limited RIEDLANDER _BROS Denis McKendry D.F. Plough Maesey-Harris Sale D. Friedlander Friedlander Bros., Ltd Alctioneers Aveling Porter Andrews Fowler Traction Engine Empire Andrews and Bevan Auctionaera GQ Mart Anthd Alga Lossim Ashburton Fairfield Guardian G. H. Careon Tancred Street Chas Thomas East Street Tunis Racqueta Balle Percy’s Rocoli KALE SAVOY Thomas Bros Havelock Street MYERS G. H. Carson Tancred State H. M. Jones Fancy Goode Emporium Kitchell Torner Mitchell and Turner Quality Drapers Nelson Fletcher, Bros Percy Mt Thomas Bros ANG Mitchell and Turner’s Mitchell and Turner, Quality Drapers Triumph Minerva Simms Motosacochi_ Motor Cycles Carson’s Phroy’s Fletcher Bros Windsor Flutorer Bros Quarte Canterbury Bottle Exchange Colombo Street OW Sutton Groore Promas Ulster Bost Shop Gow Sutton National Mortgage Moe Manchester Bros Wiletcher Ros N.Z National Mortgage and Agency Company McCormick Deering Binder Osborne Nate AL Mortgage and Ncy ¢6., Ltd Domain Oval Timart hy @rons Plamiston New Zealand Herald John Searla Canterbury Farmers’ Cooperative Association, “Limited Timaru Aveling and Porter Anderson Aveling and Porterry Stoot Anderson Mill Marshall and Sons Si.p Canterbury Farmers Machinery Department J. P. Newman Ellor S. McClurg Posmole McGlurg Watehmaken and Jeweller Burnett Street G. Meddins Qi Crooks Sam Grooks Tts Curtomem Christ Gini Perez S. Ds PIE Fruits Frimley and Motueka Japan S. A Jordan Barcelona Walnus Brazil Colonial Essences Kempthorne Prosser Windoor Nelson’s Gelatin Nelson's Isinglass Monserrat Juic Marshall Pure Trust Mason Herbal Béer Kops Ale Norton’s Eye S. d Jams Frimley, Motucka, K Brand St. George’s Emall Dan Nisey James Pairfield Fletcher Bro Abermain Abermain Colliery Co., Ltd Sydney New Zealand Thos. Brown Hereford Street Role Agents Walter ‘Pickles Sutton John. Moore Undertaker
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