Ashburton Harness Race Results and Placings
Speculation totalled £8755 for yesterday's races with £1818 handled by totali sator staff. Almond led early, Vitella won the Ashburton County Handicap by three lengths. Imperial Polly and Roseneath followed. Second-Ladies Bracelet Handicap saw Imperialwood triumph by ten lengths from The Boss. McLean Handicap awarded Peacock the win after Red Ribbon faltered. Summer Handicap was won by Myall by six lengths, and Final Handicap saw Franzio lead nearly the whole distance to win by seven lengths.
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Totalisator
Ashburton County
Almond
Lady Disdain
Roseneath
Imperial Polly
Vitella
Prince Warbeck
Dickly
J. Smith
Imperialwood
Dyve
Prince Imperial
Tannyrood
Fox
Boss
OW. Fox
W. Wilson
Yankee Dicl
Gharplin
Rosenholz
Matilda
Flutless
Kalkino
Imperil
Bonnie Doon
the Boss
Yankee Dick
Derringcotte
J. Tasker
Red Ribbon
Peacock
Baron Lengen
Bo m Myall
Wildwood—Daybreaak
Dsoc
J. McLennon
J. Lorgelly
Mary Lincoln
Syrs
T. Annett
Gladsome
Florrie Cser
Bessie B. Teec
Turk
Belhind Siseo
Myall
A. Tfay
Franzio
Franz
Edwards
J. H. Rule
J. Rainey
J. Bryan
Qdaea CW
Lady EL
Belle Benton
Rnhican
Blazer
Makaten
Suits Made to Measure by George Davies Christchurch
A Christchurch tailor offers smart, cash only suits with the Keep-Shape front at 2 5s to 3 8s. They advertise post orders, full money refund if unsatisfied, free samples and measurement forms, and claim savings of £2 against credit-tailor prices.
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George Davies
Christchurch
London
New York
Davies
New Zealand
Thas
Aly Davies
Gane Davies
Colomba Street
Christclurch
Rhecmo Claim Promises Cure for Uric Acid Troubles
Advert says Rhecmo cures rheumatic conditions by removing excess uric acid from blood. Warns of inherited tendencies and indigestion with joint stiffness. Sold by chemists and stores for 26 Od and 4s Od.
Winwald School Committee Holds December Meeting
The Winwald School Committee met on December 5 with Pearce chairing. Attendance showed 106 pupils total with 95.4 average over four weeks. They closed for Christmas on December 24 and reported prize fund totals and prize purchases.
Anama Road Board Meets at Hekeno on Monday
The Anama Road Board met at Hekeno with W Nosworthy as chairman J G Cree and G Harrigan present Leave of absence granted to Harvey and Murdoch A contractor sought payment for spraiders time and for 6d per cubic yard extra on metal The board declined to pay for lost time or raise metal prices A request to remove boulders along a fence was addressed with a plan to deposit stones beside the adjacent fence The County Council offered to pay 3d per dozen for birds cers and asked for three latest balance sheets The council may receive copies if they pay for the work Union Bank correspondence was read The shingle work on South Hinds road slowed by holidays and crusher breakage Mayfield Mount Somers roads sides near Tower's readreform and levelling eastward to be completed The surface man worked on various small tasks between Cavendish and Mr Graham’s and near Mr Chisnall’s The boulders at Peter’s Ford would be removed A small sum was offered to Mr Bland to alter and maintain a ford in the Ashburton river and an extra horse would be hired for road work The accounts totaling £102 2d were posted and the Board adjourned.
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Anama Road Board
Hekeno
Messrs
W. Nosworthy
J. G. Cree
G. Harrigan
Harvey
Murdoch
Union Bank
South Hinds Road
Mayfield- Mount Somers Read
Cavendish
Graham
Chisnall
Peter
Bland
Ashburton
War kites for the navy test Cody device at sea
The Cody war kite tested on His Majesty's ship Revenge aims to aid the fleet by altitude scouting for shoals wrecks and submarine threats. A naval aeronautical department could train officers in cloud scouting signalling and aerial flight.
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Cody
Navy
Revenge
Discovery of Nin Chen Tangi Chain in Tibet Stuns World
The article reports Captain O Connor and EF revealing a two thousand mile Tibetan mountain chain south of Tengri Now, crossed via Sela Vass over 19 000 feet high, surpassing prior maps. It notes many local names, no universal name, and urges Nin Chen Tangi as a fitting label. The find suggests this range rivals the Himalayas in height and significance.
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Tibet
Sela Vass
Sir Thomas Heldrich
Great Central Lakes
Dangra Yum Tso
Nganzi Tso
Brahmaputra
Himalayas
O Connor
Chen Vangla
Tengri
Littledale
Kara-korum
Arkataugh
Wheat crop yields and prices drive Western Canada outlook
Edward W. Foster authorized to issue grading certificates at Timaru. Western Canada wheat crop of 1907 yields 70,922,524 bushels with farmers receiving about £9,000,000 and total cash value £11,000,000. The revised 1908 crop estimate stands at £5,000,000 bushels. Strong prices boost settler prospects and the Dominion's industrial and financial outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Foster
Department of Industries and Commerce
Timaru
Canada
Sir Joseph Ward Receives Silent Tide of Praise in Winton
At a crowded meeting in Major Winton on December 10, Sir Joseph Ward was presented with a six-piece solid silver tea and coffee service in recognition of twenty one years as member for the northern end of the Awarua electorate. Mrs. D Moore presided and J Moore spoke of Ward’s service to the electorate and the country. Ward thanked supporters, reflected on past mistakes, spoke of cabinet changes following McNab and Hall-Jones, and promised careful consideration of future appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Moore
Major Winton
J. Moore
Joseph Ward
Mr Moore
Sir Joseph
R. McNab
Hall- Jones
McNab
Sanders and Sons Eucalypti Extract Superior Claim
The ad argues Sanders and Sons Eucalypti Extract is superior to other eucalyptus products due to full experience and careful manufacture. It warns of inferior imitations causing harm and cites court testimony claiming genuine extract is safer and more effective.
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Sander and Sons
Fai
Supreme Court of Victoria
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