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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 17, 1909

Page

4

Rakaia Racing Club Annual Meeting Highlights and Results

The Rakaia Racing Club held its annual meeting at the Domain in fine weather with about 2000 attendees and over £40 gate receipts. Officials, judges, and riders ran eight events, including Somerton Handicap and Domain Handicap, amid protests that were dismissed. Roscommon won the Rakaia Cup by eight lengths, while Wardland and Lady Orizain also claimed victories in other races. handicappers, starters, and stewards were praised for orderly conduct.

Rakaia Rakaia Domain Domain Ashburton County Brass Band Ralaia Wardland Lady Orizain Somerton C. Patton Finland Newlands Tamahine Lady Orizoin Manrose Monarch H. Moore Prince Imperial H. UL. Thompson Thelma T Y. Harrison Lady Patch Castout Roscommon Lord Roslyn Gertrude H. Smith J. T. Green D. Price J. Lewis L. Hagerty Pretty Nell Craceatt Rime

Unclear Race Result From Screened Notes

Ghosted report notes a racing event with Gyra and Jat Lab and runners Kalk Beckwell Manchester. Finish described as Beckwell second by a neck, Kalk third, with a time near 1 minute 2 seconds and 5 tenths.

J. Beard Bretty Kalk Beckwell Manchester

Timaru Beats Ashburton in Low-Scoring Cricket Match

A Domain Oval game yesterday saw Timaru and Ashburton clubs meet in a cricket match. Timaru posted 178 for two declared while Ashburton were all out for 50, Davidson and Harper each took a wicket for Ashburton and Glasgow and O Callaghan shared the bowling honours for Timaru.

Domain Oval Timaru Ashburton Skanes N. K. Cox Davidson Bain Andrews Harper Glasgow Lynch Asbburtom O'Callaghan L. Orr Macfarlane Pan H.J . Chapman O Lynch A. Andrews R. Kenna O'Gallaghan J. Brown Callaghan Clarke O’callaghen

Ashburton Bowls Team Wins Two Pennant Matches

Three rinks from Ashburton Club visited Christchurch for two A Pennant fixtures. The morning match vs Rangiora ended Rangiora 69 Ashburton 46. the afternoon defeat Kaiapoi 53 Ashburton 69. Details list lineups and scores, with selections for tomorrow against Christchurch on Ashburton green.

Ashburton Christchurch Canterbury Fortnoon Rangiora Kaiapoi Ashbu D. Campbell W. B. Denshire J. Boothroyd A. Lane Manchester T. Jane J. Sempleton M. Priest H. C. Craighead J. Stevenson R. Bell P. Stewart A. Christle H. A. Flower

Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club Holds Club Tournament

The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club conducted a club tournament on its Domain courts with morning men's handicap singles and afternoon mixed doubles. Courts were in excellent order and competition was keen. finals scheduled for tomorrow.

Ashburton

Labour and Trusts Conference Organizes Cross Border Unions

In Pitts burg two nations labour leaders resolved to organize iron steel and tin plate workers to fight the Steel Trust with support from both countries unions. A German marriage contract note states a husband may dispose of his wife’s property without consent unless contracts say otherwise. Harvey Jones collapsed on a newly laid cement footpath in Cashton Wisconsin requiring town marshal intervention. Father Bernard Vaughan preached before King Edward VII as one of the few Catholic priests to do so.

New York Canada United States Pittsburg Steel Trust Germany Harvey Jones Cashton Wisconsin Bernard Vaughan Edward VII

New Zealand Parliament Advances Land for Settlements Bill

Wellington December 16 Parliament concluded committee work on the Land for Settlements Administration Bill with sub clause changes allowing land acquisition by purchase in boroughs of 1000 population within twenty miles. The Industrial Schools and Inferior Courts Bills also passed through committee and were read a third time.

Per Prese Association Wellington Land For Settlements Administration

Native Land Bill Passes After Late Night Amendments

The House debated amendments to the Native Land Bill after receiving Governor’s amendments for setting aside half a million yearly for native land purchases. Mr Massey urged delay while Premier argued necessity. The bill was re-committed, amendments agreed, and passed as the House rose at dawn.

King Country Sir Joseph Ward Massey

Obituary of Sir William des Veeux

The death is announced of Sir William des Veeux born 1884 who served as Governor of Fiji from 1880 to 1885 Newfoundland in 1886 and Hong Kong from 1887 to 1891 per Press Association.

London William Des Veeux William Des Vaux Fiji Newfoundland Hong Kong

Congo Question Hinges on Elected Government for Free Parliament

Sir Edward Grey said the Congo issue will not be settled until it is under a government elected and responsible to a free Parliament. He expressed Britain’s hope the Congo will receive proper colonial treatment. In Belgium, M Renkin called British attacks on the Congo a grave insult and urged unity to resist foreign interference.

London Edward Grey Tiaveigh Affairs Congo Britain M. Renkin Belgium

Waratah Officially Posted as Missing

The Waratah has been officially posted as missing per Preas Association. A Board of Trade inquiry will shortly be held.

Per Preas Association London Board of Trade

Christmas Suit Savings From George Davies Ashburton

Ashburton advertises two pound Christmas savings on suits to measure for cash only. George Davies promises guaranteed best price or full refund, offers patterns and booklets on saving sovereigns, and invites visits to the Arcade branch for patterns and samples.

Dominion 6Ure Ashburton George Davies the Arcade

Property sale notices from Bennison Bros and others

Public notices advertise sale offers for leaseholds and estates at Overdale Rakaia and Bracefield Avenue Netherby with cottages stables and farmland. Additional adjoining sections offer cow keeping and county water access. Also listed are suburban properties on Smithfield Road near the A P Show Grounds. Separate money lending offers provide £150 and £300 sums on approved freehold securities.

Bracefield Avenue Netherby Messrs Bennison Bros Bullock Smithfield Road A. and P Rye

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Oaths and CO Oates and CO Burnett Street T, Turtill Chapman & Davis ART Dealers and Picture Frama&rs R. Mathieson Dger Ashburton Woollen Mills Havelock Street B. Stephenson TOTTY A. Totty Burnatt Street Terbury Roller Flour SAN “Mills CO F. G. Barker Ennis Tancred Street Strange’s McDonald & Co., Merchant Tailors Harold, Gurtis Burnett Strees Telephone H. and H. S. Fitter and Son Fuller Yorkshire Insurance Company New Zealand H. E. Curtis Costumier and Mercer Australasia Selane Denbar Hhh Instane Invest Bank OF Deposit Corner Arcade A. B. Christian Leng G. H. Buchanan Solverose R. Kennedy Desir Perry Fon & Sirneenes Geraldine Ak Temuka Llewellyn Owen MUS L.C.M A. Mus M.L Tuuupils Jameson Hereford Street Rakaia-Racing Club Leonard White Hardy M.P H. J. Harrison R. Magson A. W. Holmes Blackley J. Langley L. Oxley C. J. Tubb N. McGuinness F.C. Thomas H. Brinkman Harry Thompson M. McAnulty G. Tardy Coat A. J. Magson L. Ruddock R. Harrison W. J. Morland J. Davison W. A. Strachan G. Hardy Donelsb Gajolery Lady Spur T. .Wilson J. H. Mellwraith Malster J. Rickerby C Patton J. Wand Rurik Little Minnie Glynn Lady Crimea Firefly II Horge D. McSweeney Benzoin Origlon Mahoney J. Fairbairn Wim Salam Cw Emmerson J. C.N. Gries Sch Matamua Syrs Narrangarie Blytheboy Miss Pally Salaam Lady Orizcin Macine Dudley Jolly Tom Verawond Gold Reef Lady Montifiore Rothella Honnie Princess Bonnie Prince Rothclair Thelma Slychild Lord Chancellor Jed L. McArthur Cajolery Beard J. Dorgelly GJ. Rickerby W. Solomon's A. Redmond Krylofst Urgent Singapore Minnie Asi Crimea Manillus Vanenard Formosa Emm Baring Square V. Chertsey Chertsey Cameron Street B.S. C Woodyatt G. Smith Ke, Naylor Ironside S McKenzie J. Piverk Higgins McGibbon Ayers , Alexander McKenzie Schneider Notte Sistas A. Dixon Breeze Wilkinson Hayes N. A Malisagat Downie Naylor MccKenzie Tronside J. Tuart Smith Ayers Alexander Kehna Cameron Stud Notices Cricket Timaru Vy. Ashburton Ashburton v. Rangiora Ashiburton Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club Labour and Trusts Per Presa Association—Copyright Parliament Legislative Council House OF Representatives Sir William Des Vdeux Per Press Association Sale Festival Ane Quality Drapers Kenna & Cameron Mail and Guardian Office the Triangle Gawler Baker T, Young Ulster Boot Shop East Street Sir Edward Grey THE J. Mellor Zealandia Boot Store T. Bullock Overdale Mecormick Arcade Harvester International Harvester Company Argade T. Barber J. H. Rule Butcher Othis Burnside Hydraulic Lime and Cement Co., Ltd Manor Place Dunedin Reece. Bros St. Asaph Street Fletcher Bros DR Fellows Fellows Tey Ian Fewlows A.C A. M. Loasby Colombo Christohureh H. F. Stevens Ashburton Ermanent Building and Investment Society Albert Roberts As Bos. AC Royal Exchange Cathedral Square Keen Oxford Ager Rakaia-Chertsey E. Clifton Wields and Experimental ‘Farme Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourists Mayfield Siegebeck Welbeck Perkin Warbeck H Perkin Warbeck I Perkin Warbeck Miss Kate St. George Yattendon Chester Kitty Phaeton Catherine Wheel Trenton Sapphire Musket Dan Maxim Florence McCarthy A. Wilson Tinwald R. Kellahan Owner’s Stables Charming Prinse Prince Charming A. J. Huston Carter's Terrace Ealing Defender II Withell Speirs Wilson Lang ‘Brokers Cashel “Street Oflice Mid-Canterbury Speirs & Wilson Mercery, ‘and i. Ata Clothing Clothing Factory Wletcher Bros. Cash Supply Stores Thomas Bancox Robert Bell Burnett Bireet
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