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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
3
London reports Stevenson has accepted Inman's offer of a 1000 point handicap in a billiards match of 18000 points for a stake of £1000. The deal sets the contest between Stevenson and Inman with the agreed handicap and prize.
In New York on December 11, top cyclists pushed far ahead on a 14 mile stretch before midnight. Root and McNamara led the field as the race neared record pace.
The Rakaia Racing Club faced heavy rain but proceeded with its annual meeting. Officials praised the setup despite poor attendance, with several races run and Bravest, Chapi, and Moneymaker among noted entrants amid brisk betting despite gate takings under £15.
Ella Princess led early but faded, General Cass won by a half length in a tight finish. Marvellite dominated the Publicans purse, time 63 18 secs, while Sir Hamilton edged Britain Crown by a length. Emmeline and Love lock slated for trots as rain affected course conditions.
Racing men urged to trade old mounts for a Swift machine. The ad highlights Swift as record holder in several events from Otago to New Zealand and Canterbury. Terms offer £1 deposit and 5s weekly to buy one of these famous SWIFTs.
The Rangitata and Bakaia rivers were clear today while the Ashburton ran discoloured. Fishermen noted better conditions on the Rangitata and Bakaia with Sunday trips possible near the town.
A dense Victorian advertisement lists Fletcher’s Herbal Beer extracts and bottled beverages, with prices for gallons and bottles. It also markets cordials, fruit juices, sugars, yeast, and spices, alongside tobaccos, cigars, plum puddings, and jammy preserves from multiple brands, all in one page of consumer goods.
Cash with order sale of peaches apricots and cherries per bottle Groaseberries and nectarines. Deliveries to trains, town and suburbs twice daily at 11 am and 4 pm. Tinwald delivery three times weekly Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 1 o clock.
Readable lines list assorted biscuit and wafer brands such as Oyster Wafer and Pat-a-Cake Biscuits. Items include Fancy Special biscuits and various labeled tins like Ratafia Zoological Kindergarten Breakfast and Coronation biscuits.
The readable text lists various fruit items with inconsistent unit markings like gallon and tin. Items include apples peaches plums greengages quinces nectarines apricots pears and pig apples with unclear quantities and packaging terms.
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