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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
2
Boxing Day crowds at Rakaia enjoyed a full program of children’s races and side shows at the Rakaia Sports and Racing Club. President C Hardy oversaw operations as gate receipts reached £68 14s 3d with about 1800 attendees, amid horse and bicycle events and a saddle race lineup.
The edition reports Turkish customs hikes to fund Macedonia, Saonji forming a cabinet in Japan, and a five hundred ninety five Hottentots surrendering in Southwest Africa. It notes German espionage arrests in Marseilles, a New York millionaire killed in a car crash, and miners suffocated in Mexico. The Duke of Connaught tours South Africa while English bishops defend religious education. London paupers rise despite a Queen's Fund.
A string of tragic incidents reported from Dec 23 to Dec 27 includes a headless fisherman found on Muriwai Beach likely from a missing yacht party, Alice Lockie killed when ejected from a gig, Romanes found dead after being attacked, James McCollough dying in a paddock, and several other mishaps. Masterton saw Ovive Renall die of meningitis on Christmas Eve while Alexander McLean perished in a late-night fall near Te Whiti. John Saywell drowned at Tavern River on Christmas Day with inquest ruling accidental death.
The seventh annual session of the National Division of the New Zealand Sick Friendly Society met at Templar Hall Ashburton. Officers were installed, reports noted a total of 438 members, and funds rose to £6581 10s 8d. The constitution was amended and new regalia ordered. Advertisements promote gifts and sales while property listings in Auckland province are highlighted amid rising land values.
The China Japanese treaty has been signed opening sixteen ports and cities including Harbin to world trade. It grants Japan rights to build the Antung Mukden railway. In Toxo on December 25 the opening of Manchurian towns to foreign trade is set after Russia and Japan evacuate within eighteen months.
A Melbourne grocer Mr Fletcher on Bourke Street confronted a burglar who fired a revolver wounding him in the breast. Fletcher is in serious condition. The burglar escaped with the loot. Another burglary targeted Mr Currin ironmonger on North Melbourne, breaking into the adjacent bank strong-room to rifle stock.
Fine weather at Auckmann on December 26 as £25243 10s passed through the totalisator. Principal results include Foal Stakas Kirriemuir first with Huascar second, plus diverse races with Putty Deeley Armistice and others, won by a length. Railway Handicap saw King Billy prevail by half a length over Star Shoot.
December racing at Wingatui produced clear victories led by Catherine Gordon in hurdles and Convay in Otago Handicap trials. Other winners included Master Alix Zet land in divisions, Welter Casque and Abusivea, and Apollo-doria with Koputai in close finishes amid showery conditions and moderate attendance.
A promotion for De Morse's Indian Root Pills claims to restore energy by toning the liver and kidneys, aiding digestion, and purifying blood. The ad asserts tiredness stems from organ weakness and promises lasting cure for biliousness indigestion constipation headaches skin ailments and female complaints.
Advert reads that Splendid New Potatoes are available near New Plymouth at 4d per lb from John Orr and Co. It also promotes Mellor Gealandia Boot, Stora, claiming bold lines in footwear, high quality boots and very cheap prices. Readership urged to buy now before holidays.
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