Lauriston and Lyndhurst Sports Meeting Report
The Lauriston and Lyndhurst meeting at Lauriston featured horse racing and athletic events under hot conditions with bookmakers present but barred from on-site betting. The day saw dust from the track, a late start for athletic events, and several races including maidens, cups, and hacks with Roscommon and Theekla among winners while notable participants included J. Henry and Denis McKendry.
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Lauriston and Lyndhurst
John Smith
Lauriston
Austral Wheel Race Result in Melbourne Finish
Colvin won the Austral Wheel Race in Melbourne with Meyer second and Birch third by a length. Time noted as 41nd 25 25ee0.
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Melbourne
Colvin
Meyer
Birch
Stock's Realisation Sale Cuts Prices on Footwear
Prices at Stock's Cash Boot Store and at Methven and Christchurch locations are presented as lower than ever during the realisation sale. The copy highlights spot cash deals and compares cash prices to other offers.
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Burnett Street
Methven
Christchurch
Fire brigade responds to twin blazes in Cameron and Havelock streets
Fire crews were called at about 3 am to a shed fire behind L S McClurg's Cameron street West property damaging a fowl house and destroying yard equipment including a bicycle go-cart and lawn mower. A second alarm at 7 am reported a fire in a loose-box stable on Havelock street, with the shed and nearby outhouses damaged and kapoc stock lost. the stable was insured for a small amount. The brigade acted quickly on both calls.
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L. S. McClurg
Cameron Street West
Moritz Friedlander
McClurg
Norwich Union
Traction Engine Group Hopes For By Law Reform
About 25 Ashburton Branch members met to discuss County Council traction engine by laws on public roads. They debated stringency, considered ultra vires views, and formed a deputation to seek modification. Two members may challenge the by laws, others prefer justly framed rules under the County Council.
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Ashburton
Traction Engine Association
E. Rainey
County Council
Chaffey
Association
Chaim
Couneil
Methven Court Roundup Sees Convictions and Adjourned Civil Dockets
At Methven Magistrate Court J Steel is convicted for helpless drunkenness and ordered to pay costs. C Treland fined 2s and costs for cattle at large on a public road. Civil cases not settled were adjourned to January 6 1908 due to absence of a second justice. Prohibition orders renewed against free persons. Weather notes report opportune showers followed by nor westers, with a current need for rain.
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Methven
W.J. Dickie
J. Steel
C. Treland
Messrs
W. Murray
W. Jd. Dickie
Rakaia School Concert Aids Picnic Fund
A large audience attended the Town Ball Friday for a concert supporting the Rakaia school picnic fund. Children performed songs recitations and drills with praise for timing and expression. Adults and cadets also contributed, and the event raised a substantial sum for the annual picnic.
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Rakaia
Tara
England
Burns
Miss Chapman
Miss Gordon
Gordon
Wright
Mooney
T. Arthur
Emilie
Messrs
Martin
Pat Mooney
B. Gordon
Elmslie
Gladys Pluck
Christchurch letter touts Morse Indian Root Pills
Samuel Mumford of Christchurch describes a three year battle with blood disorders and indigestion. He credits Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with a dramatic recovery after initial prognosis of incurable. He claims regular use prevents relapse and praises the remedy highly.
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DR. Morse
Samuel Mumford
Christchurchy
Dr Morse
Colombo Street
Christchurch
Samuel Mumtorn
Long Beach Road Board Deliberations on Road Work and Finances
Long Beach Road Board held its Saturday meeting with members present. The bank showed a credit of £93 5s 6d. Permissions were granted for crossing pipes on Wood's Road, cutting flax on Boundary Road, and taking stripping from a paddock pit. Gorse clearing near Grigg frontage approved to be shared with Coldstream Board. Surveyor and Mr McKay to inspect and act on road gorse removal. Screenings from Biklton pit approved, cocks foot sold, rates due after January 1 to be sued for. Transfers approved subject to conditions. Bridge maintenance near Anderson’s noted. Tender accepted to clear gorse on Ashburton reserve. Tenders requested for 600 yards of shingle on Ford's Road. Noxious weeds inspector to be notified about Californian thistles. Accounts totaling £56 15s paid.
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Longbeach Stead Hoard
Messie W. T. Tildin
J. Small
W. McKay
W. Anderson
J. C. Grigg
W. 8. Strange
Wood’s Road
T. A. CG. Pearce
Boundary
Small
McKay
Isaac Read
Boundary Road
J. Bell
J. J. Grigg
Coldstream Board
Longbeach Board
Anderson
H. Oxenham
Biklton
Friedlander Bros
Prebbie
S. Beech
Anderson Bros
W. Wimms
Fooks
Skilling
Ashburton
Wags
Ford’s
Tinwald Racing Club nominations and Christchurch results
Nominations for Tinwald Racing Club annual meeting list races and horses including Petard Bombastes Lady Orozion Miss Dorie Tom Tit Ben Geld Cyelis Parva Silent Member Demur Varmers and others. Christchurch first day results include Nursery Sir Artegai Arzib and Maid en Plate winners with times and horses listed.
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Tinwald Racing Club
Grove Farm
Petard
Bombastes
Lady Orozion
Miss Dorie
Tom Tit
Ben Geld
Cyelis Parva
Demur
Varmers
Rot
Imperious Queen
King V
Selah
Harry J
Honcat Rose
Needlework
Jolly Tom
Jessie B
Princess Minnie
Tom ‘Tit
Bouncing Bob
Thrysus
Ben Gold
Slow Meg
Lady Beck
Lochiel
Rescued
May
Tom
Lit
Hope
Miss Wilkin
Princess
Christchurch
Cimb
Sir Artegai
Arzib
Fraitress
Merry Lass
Pretty Nell
Highland Reel
Nancy
Stair
Giovanni
Tyranny Mare
St Joe
Paragon
Ivanoff
Fancy Girl I
Cissie Wood
Cleopatra
Armamento
Amboiss
Southern Cross
Imin
Petrovyna
Tremulous
Hilarity
Imin Lésec
Avon
Ashwood
Miss Hugo
Joy
Tite
Ruanehu
Pattypan
Pallada
Halifax Leads in Rainy Rugby Clash as Season Unfolds
In London on December 14 the Halifax side secured a fend at the start and held it through a rain affected match, tallying three tries for nine points while New Zealand managed two goals. The season’s results list shows Halifax beating Bramley 40 to 6 on October 9 and a string of wins and losses across subsequent fixtures against Huddersfield Widnes Broughton Rangers Wakefield Trinity Leeds St Helens Merthyr Tydfil Keighley Wigan Barrow Hull Leigh Oldham Runcorn Dewsbury Batley Swinton Rochdale Horstets Bradford Halifax again loses to Bradford and Halifax loses to Bradford and Halifax loses to Halifax.
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London
Halifax
New Zealand
Bramley
Orceerant Huddersfield
Widnes
Broughton Rangers
Wakefield Trinity
Leeds
Bt. Helens
Mer
V. Runcorn
V. Dewsbury
Batley
V. Swinton
Ane Bite Ny
Rochdale Horstets
Bradford
Losi
Death of Alf Bayly former Taranaki football captain
Alf Bayly died at Wanaganui on a Sunday, once a leading Taranaki football figure and long time union president. He represented Taranaki from 1885 to 1901 and was renowned as a standout back and captain during the province’s football heyday. He had been in failing health for some time.
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New Plymouth
Alf. Bayly
Wanganui
New Zealand
Taranaki Union
Taranaki
Unclaimed Abbey Prizes Highlight London Bridge Tale
A fragmented London story recalls a man vainly offering sovereigns near London Bridge for nothing. The paper notes over £21 worth of Abbey Prizes remained unclaimed at the late distribution, signaling a curious, unresolved payoff.
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London
Wanderer's southern journey through fertile crops and drought relief
The Wanderer reports from Rangitata to Palmerston about improving crops and pastures after rain, noting splendid yields for mangolds wheat and oats, and strong stock conditions. Hay making is progressing, fences and cabbages mark lush landscapes, with wind shelter lacking in some areas. The tone contrasts current abundance with last season's drought fears.
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L.wanderer
Orar
Prom Orari
Timara
Mden
Mangolds
Temuka
Washdyke
Ireland
Ashburton
Timaru
Studholme
Milton
Timaru- Studholme
Studholme-Oamaru
Glenavy
Otago
Waitaki
Oamaru
Pelmerston
Ebrasty
Dominion
Palmerston
Mellor's Shoes Ad Boosts Holiday Footwear Deals
Holiday buyers are urged to visit Mellor's Shoes for light yet durable footwear suitable for tennis bowls and cricket. The advert promises high quality at economical prices during an alteration sale with district-leading prices.
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Mellor
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Edison Records
T. Turtill
National Mortease & Agency Cod., OF N.Z., Ltd
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the National Mortgage and Agency CO. OF N.Z., Ltd
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Aly
Veu
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Ofvice
Asrburton
Teal
Thomas Hancox
Robert Belt
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