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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
3
Fred Hills of Boston and Alfred Grenda of Australia won the annual six days Livyele bicycle race in New York, closing the event with a decisive finish as competitors endured grueling endurance trials.
The second annual match between Ashburton High School first eleven and an Old Pupils Association team was played on the school grounds. Ashburton won heavily by 175 runs with L Elliott and B Miller each starring for the Old Boys while W Anderson and R Jones led the ex-pupils bowling. The report also features Ashburton’s patriotism notes on Kirktintilloch families and updates on James McKay and his sons during the war.
Fairfield defeats Ashburton by three runs at the Domain in a tight contest. Scores show Fairfield led by S Garforth and R Hall among others, while Ashburton’s Elliott Webb Calaway and Ockleshaw contributed, with late-game pressure shaping the result.
Fishermen fished in large numbers over the weekend with good catches at the Ashburton River mouth and the upper reaches. The Rangitata mouth yielded many catches including several weighing 5 pounds to 1 pound. Anglers also patronised the Raknia River for good sport and large catches.
The Rakaia and Ashburton rivers were reported clear today while the Rangitata remained dirty. Local observers noted water clarity varied between the three rivers with Rangitata the only dirty one.
An old tale praises Paxter's Lung Preserver as a remedy for coughs colds sore throats and bronchial affections. The article notes its long popularity and claims quick relief and systemic toning. A 10d bottle is sold by chemists or storekeepers.
A fire at Waverley at 3 am destroyed the premises occupied by Bedford the butcher Turner the cabinetmaker Patton the tailor and Peppier the plumber. The origin is unknown. Insurances total £1280.
The piece advises building the fire up with Waronui coal about the size of your hand for a long burning open fire. It promotes Waronui coal and notes it can be obtained from your dealer today.
Major J H Scott of the 10th Scottish Rifles, long a Bisley marksman, dies in the great war. Retired as Armourer-Sergeant after long Volunteer service he later earned a captaincy. A Melrose motor-business head and local Bailie, he competed in Queen's and King's badges and served in the South African War.
A fragmented ad-like notice touts WAARO NUS COAL as offering lower prices and bundled items including coal, nut stones, slate, and dims. It claims buying one log yields continuing warm fires at reduced cost, urging customers to choose this fuel bundle.
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