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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

4

Bicycle Racing Events Feature Young Cyclists

A series of bicycle races for boys under 16 and longer handicaps showcases promising riders. Prizes range from 1 to 4 pounds with times and distances noted for each event, including five and three mile races and several handicap heats.

Mount Somers Meeting Brings Weathered Fans to Record Attendance

Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club enjoyed fine weather for the annual gathering at Mount Somaera racecourse drawing visitors from Ashburton and the hill district. Bookmakers catered to speculation while the Ashburton Pipe Band played Highland music. Officials led by Andrew McFarlane and secretary Bannatt praised arrangements including new starting gates as racing produced several notable finishes.

Rakata Sports and Racing Club Christchurch Ashburton Somstven Hauptcar Conrad G Shellock Qat Smithel W J Going Miss Hamilton Gyrs McDonald T Sheenan Athens C Hart Mount Somers Mount Somaera Hilla Digtrate Andrew McFarlane Bannatt Tidere Maxpen Puare Hanpiar

Local Athletic Meet Results Highlight Close Finishes

The report lists winners and places from events including 100yds Maidan Race where H Wright and C Funge placed second, 75yds Handicap with L Woods and R McKenzie in top spots, and 160yds Handicap won by L Woods and B Woods. Bicycle Race concluded with Jones and Healy taking first and second in a quick circuit.

W Dawnon Virginia Phae_ton Carleton G@ Patton Tyro Ayore AR Kerr Piod Piet Grand Sail Griffin Patuna Saracen C. Hewson G. HL Woods Lady Zalma Byrs Eye Ateach Mn Kalemma Syrs Rockleigh Kyvens Patuna Maidan H. Wright i C. Funge McKenzie L. Woods R. McKenzie L Woods B. Woods Jones Healy

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Claim Kidney Relief

An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure for liver and kidney complaints. It features a testimonial from George Harper of Sydney praising relief from aching kidneys and constipation after using the pills. The copy claims cleansing blood and permanent cures for various ailments including indigestion, headaches, skin issues, and female ailments.

Bright Dr. Morse George. Harper Liverpool Street Sydney Morae

Fire destroys Criterion Hotel at Blenheim

A blaze at the Criterion Hotel in Blenheim started at 12 40 yesterday morning. Twenty two boarders escaped in nightclothes with few possessions. Nothing was saved. Captain Falconer lost £150 in Christmas Eve notes taken to his room. Insurance on buildings about £3600 with multiple offices interested. £1000 on furniture.

Criterion Blenheim Falconer Phoenix Commercial

Porches as Marriage Certificates in Jersey Tradition

A Jersey custom marks marriages by inscribing on the porch stone above the front door the couple’s initials the bridegroom and bride, the date, and entwined hearts. If a spouse dies, a second wedding may be inscribed, replacing or adding the new date and initials, a public record across the road reads.

England Henry VII Solomon

John Orr & Co Lawn Mower Sharpening Service Ad

Lawn mowers sharpened and overhauled by competent workmen. Tell your address and we will call for your power, repair it promptly, and return it at minimal cost. John Orr & Co.

ESSRS Ford & Hadfield John Orr & Co

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