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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
7
A discussion of New Zealand shifting toward home defence and potential automatic Admiralty control for imperial fleet units in wartime. It argues Britain’s Pacific pull and NZs need for outpost protection, noting tensions among Empire workers over NZ's move.
The first day of the international championship athletics meet in Wellington saw perfect weather but poor management. Parker of the United States dominated the 100 yards and 220 yards before the 220 yards final was reset for tomorrow due to a short course. Templeton excelled in hurdles and Caughey set a strong shot put mark, while several events faced measurement errors and American participation dwindled late.
Westerfield Combined Schools and Athletic Sports Club held its annual gathering on Friday December 19 in a paddock lent by Mr Anderson. Despite threatening weather, races were hotly contested with Mrs Fechney and Anderson praised as handicappers, a dance followed in the schoolroom with light attendance due to rough night.
The Victorian Government entomologist Mr French hails Mr Froggatt of New South Wales for finding sheep blowfly parasite, promising major help for squatters and agriculture. French notes chalcid wasps in Victoria attack endworm caterpillars and vine moths, with several bred and released across the state.
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