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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
3
A fragment advertise pea rifles and air guns with prices listed from 6s to 40s along with a total £88 offer. The notice mentions John Orr and Co.'s in East Street, stating a sale or stock listing for the shop.
Pascal Bioletti alias Paten is committed for trial over football bribery charges. He allegedly tried to bribe Pennington to throw a match against Everton. Bioletti is the son of a Geneva based football coupon betting operator. He has pleaded not guilty.
The New Zealand side arrived in Australia and opened their tour at West Maitland facing Northern Districts. Reese won the toss and sent the Northerners in. Sneddon impressed with 25. Hickmott and Sandman contributed 80 and 61 respectively. Taylor remained not out on 19 as New Zealand posted 228. Northern Districts replied 120. Sandman Bennett and Reese bowled well. Hemus Sneddon and Tuckwell also noted. Fawcett top scored 69 not out for Northern Districts.
January and February were set for club events with Hasan Beaze Watson and the oberg asked to draw up programmes. The cup purchase for the club’s aggregate prize was left to the executive. A sub committee of Miss Witch, a lady swimmer, and Messrs Reece Watson and the secretary were appointed as judges for improvement in style prizes donated by Mr Watson and a friend of the club.
The Timaru Christmas Bowling Tournament drew a similar number of entries as last year amid Timaru and Dunedin fixtures and a NZ tourney. The committee extended entry closing to Monday at 4 p.m. and the Ashburton Bowling Club plans a progressive doubles tournament on Anniversary Day open to all members.
Sydney reports Summers explains he sought rest and does not wish to fight under the welterweight limit. He states willingness to meet any welterweight challenger, signaling a pause on current title plans.
The Rangitata River was reported clear today while Ashburton appeared dirty and the Rakain was fishable, indicating mixed water quality for anglers.
The Battle of Waterloo screened at His Majesty's Theatre last night to a packed audience with strong applause for its dramatic battle scenes. A high quality Catalonian Coast scenic and other items impressed, while The Spirit of Navy and Pathe Gazette provided variety. Upcoming shows include The Quareress drama about Puritan life and banishment, Red Indian scenes, Warwick Chronicle topical films, The N Z Animated News, A Drop of Blood from Vitascope, and Nature Studies in a Country Garden with insect life.
Queensland posted 311 in reply to New South Wales 311? The read shows Sheppard 40 Fennelly 38 Redgrave 48 Ayres 90 with Folkard taking 7 for 65 Marley 2 for 79 and Kelleway 1 for 68. Weather dull, wicket good.
Nominations listed for Ashburton Trotting Club Summer Meeting on Boxing Day December 26. Trials include Handicaps at 1 mile with Quincey and Royal Belle among entries. various 1 4 and 2 mile events feature Imperial Victor Rose Palm School Girl Edith A Brow n Bell and other entries. Amateur and President's handicaps headline a full card across multiple distances with many named horses and handlers.
The Hinwald Swimming Club committee met on Thursday. The secretary's action on the 220 yards Canterbury championship was approved. Gow Reece Watson and the secretary were appointed as a committee to handle urgent business. The carnival date was deferred and sports were set for December 19.
The Swift is advertised as the fastest cycle in the world holding multiple titles. It lists records including the World Championship Blue Ribbon with Lewis and the Otago Blue Ribbon with George Wallace. It claims the New Zealand mile record with Harry Gibson and Derby Championship Blue Ribbon of Canterbury won by A. George. Readers are urged to bring in old mounts and old machines with large allowances offered.
A historic ad proclaims a £1 deposit and five shillings weekly to secure one of Swift’s famous items. The note highlights affordable payments and the brand’s prestige, inviting customers to act quickly.
A list offers small views of the Domain Lakes Tennis Courts English Church Post Office East Street Ashburton Bridge and Railway Station. Prices from 1s 4d to 2s 5d each. Inspection invited.
Foley China announces a new line of Chinese ceramic items praised for quality, color, and design. The note highlights the variety of shapes and the celebrated craftsmanship of the collection.
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