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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sander and Sons Fai Supreme Court of Victoria

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