Ashburton Club Lawn Tennis Tourney Second Day Results
Readable reports show multiple matches in the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club annual tournament on December 27. Results include men's singles, doubles, and handicap events with players such as Sinclair Pearse Ollivier Goss and Denshire advancing through rounds. several women’s events also listed with Turton Berry and Buchanan among others. Final results to be published on page 3.
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Pinay
Ashburton
Olslock
Sinclair Bast C. Denshire
Pearse
A. J. Sise
Ollivier
Sinclair
Bonnington
P. White- Parsons
A. Guild
J. McLeod
CG. Denshire
I’. Parsonson
K. Rollitt
G. Hi. Buchanan
Www
G. Fowke
G. N. Fielden
J. T. McDonald
W. Sherries
R. Pearse
A .G. Sands
Rollité
Pontse
McDowald
W. F. Newrap
G. L. Berry
L. Bonninton
W. Goss
Junr
Ser
S. Skelsey
BE. C. Naylor
W. P. Hopkins
C. H. Amos
R. W. Steele
G. McKenzie
HH. LL. Barker
C. Ys. Harrison
D. K. Willis
Sands
Berry
Feilden
J. Pearce
Harrison
Cook
Ross
R. Willis
McCaskill
Olivier
Cox
Fowke
Manchester
Hobbs
Ballantyne
Owe
Goss and Coss
Sherries
Lord
Ree
River
Borrows
Cull and Green
Rise
Amos
Buxton
A. Cox Oee
Stitt
Joint
Aspinall
KE. Aspinall
E. Miles
Bloxam
Sonter
Buchanan
FE. Miles
Guild
Miss Miles
Donshire
Misa Cox
H. M. Cotton
Miss Aspinall
Follden
Motor Reliability Trial Opens From Christchurch to Dunedin
The Canterbury Automobile Association runs a motor reliability trial starting from Christchurch in ideal weather. Cars began at 5.30 am with the lead Cadillac reaching Rakaia around 7.90 and others arriving at short intervals until 7.45. A strict time limit and penalties for unauthorised stops were stated, with a list of entrants including Murchison, Wright, Goodwin, Morton, and others.
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Canterbury Automobile Association
Christchurch
Mer G. Wright
Cadillac
Rakaia
George Hardy
Rakata
Ashburton
Foun Oain
Cary
J. Murchison
G. Wright
A. Goodwin
Vauxhall
A. Morton
Christ’s
Talbot
Messra Dexter and Crozier
Gilchrist and Co
Singar
Phosphol Phosphol Emulsion Promotes Bone and Muscle Growth
An advertisement extols Phosphol emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the finest builder for bone fat and muscle. It presents claims of superior health benefits and is framed as a medical tonic for strength and development.
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Ayer
Boxing Day meet at Rakaia Club draws big turnout
The Rakaia Sparta Club held its annual Boxing Day contests in the Rakaia Domain with large fields across events. Track races and athletic contests drew wide interest while swimming was abandoned due to few entrants. gate receipts reached £32 1s, down from £35 10s last year.
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Rakaia Sparta Club
Rakaia Domain
C. Roulston
W. Burrows
C. FE. Roulston
T. W. Dodds
T. Shannon
Lisac
M. Moriarty
J. Cromie
H. Stevens
F. Alexander
T. Y. Wilkinson
F. J. Alexander
H. Henderson
T. Dodds
D. Lynch
Be, Reeves
C. Langdon
E. G. Smith
R. Boniface
G. T. Smart
R. Conlon
W. Clarkson
G. W. Stayt
Priza
T. Langley
Shannon
A. W. Smith
Roxy
R. Wright
BR. McSeveney
W. Lodger
J. Davison
W. Palmer
J. Muckla
Dorio No
Dorio
New Ballot Paper Aims to Catch Fraud at Elections
A redesigned voting paper and oblong stamping system will mark each ballot with booth and number details. The method allows detection of multiple ballots from a single voter by matching stamp halves and consecutive numbers, nullifying any illegitimate papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Walker
Chiiatchurch
Mansfield
Lyttelton Times
Christmas gifts planned for Otorohanga settlers
The Lands and Survey Departments in Auckland will send a collection of toys and candy to pioneer settlers in the Otorohanga district for Christmas. The article notes that children in hackblocks are often forgotten and praises the department officers for recognizing their hardships and providing holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otorohanga
Aucklang Star
Lands and Survey Departments
Auckland
Lands and Survey Department
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promotes Quick Cold Cure
An old advertisement urges readers to treat early cold symptoms with Baxter's Lung Preserver. It claims the remedy stops a chill from worsening and can vanish quickly, urging purchase at chemists with a large bottle priced at 1s 0d.
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Baxter
Tragic Fires Claim Davises and Drown a Boy at Naumai and Invercargill
In Kaipara the deaths of Mr and Mrs J K Davis followed a house fire likely started by a burning candle while they rested after a picnic. In Invercargill a seven year old boy, John Finnerty, drowned after falling from a tramway bridge near the jetty. Flora Street tried to save him but failed.
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Dargaville
Kaipara
Dominion
Fielonaville
Naumai
J. K. Davis
Miss Mort
Dames
Davis
Tokotoka
Flora Street
Kerso
Pau
Otago Defeat Canterbury By Four Wickets In Dunedin
Otago chased Canterbury's 219 with a four wicket win in Dunedin as Boxshall and Boxshall top scored for Otago. Key performances include McFarlane taking multiple wickets for Canterbury and Sims and Reese featuring in Otago's chase.
Wellington Defeats Auckland In Plonket Shield Thriller
In Wellington on December 97 the Plonket Shield match ended with Auckland winning by four wickets after a dramatic second innings. Wellington led by 34 runs first, then Hickey and Findlay added 40 for the ninth wicket to reach 179. Auckland chased 214 and reached the target with six wickets down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Wellington
Hickey
Findlay
South Africans Defeat Bendigo Fifteen In Melbourne Match
In Melbourne on December 27 the South Africans beat Bendigo fifteen by an innings and 41 runs after dominant scores in the first innings. Snooke 20 Sinclair 31 Commaillic 81 Schwarz 36 Pegler out 7 guided the innings before Bendigo replied with 112 in their second effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bendigo
Snooke
Sinclair
Commaillic
Schwarz
Pegler
South Africans
New South Wales Dominates Melbourne Cricket Match
In Melbourne on December 26 New South Wales posted 431 in their first innings before closing at 259. Victoria began their reply with a strong stand at 97, while New South Wales added 382 in the second innings led by Barbour 82 Trumper 142 Kelleway 38 and McElhone 23. Laver took four wickets for 84 Matthews three for 89 Kenny two for 62. Victoria after follow on stands at 44 with Seita 23 not out Kyle 20 not out and one wicket down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
New South Wales
Andnings
Victoria
Barbour
Trumper
Kelleway
McElhone
Laver
Matthews
Kenny
Seita
Kyle
New Zealand Teachers Face New South Wales in Return Match
New South Wales defeated New Zealand by 58 runs in a return clash. NSW posted 270 with Lusk 69 Tingle 2 Donohue 41 and others, while NZ were 221 led by Grant 5 Trevena 21 Holland 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otunen
Ee Af
New Zealan
Moneet
Wales
New South Wales
New Zealand
Lusk
Tingle
Donohue
O'Shea
Grant
Trevena
Holland
Fanning
Thomas
Arsan
Cottomach
Extras
Boxing call for Pearce Webb after Sydney bout
Sydney December 97 Arnst comments on the Pearce win. He was surprised by Pearce's performance and backed Webb. Arnst offered Pearce a world title shot within six months if stakes were favorable. He denied plans to pursue boxing seriously and favored an Easter timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Arnst
Pearce
Webb
Hug
Missing Auckland Accountant Under Police Inquiry
Police investigations in Auckland focus on a missing accountant who left his employer without notice. Ledgers show misappropriation of a considerable sum and the man, a trusted staff member at a general providers firm, appears to have fled on a steamer leaving Auckland days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland Star
Auckland
Building Allotments and Desirable Rest Residence for Sale
Building allotments with 66 feet frontage on Moore Street and other sections on Dobson Street and Netherby near Wakanui Creek. Desirable cottage sites along Wakanui Road and East Belt. Also for sale a nearly new five room residence with full quarter-acre corner section. Apply Cameron Street West or T Bullock for terms and details.
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Moore Street
East Street
Dobson Street
East Belt
Netherby
Wakanui Creek
Wakanui Road
Cameron Street
T Bullock
To Let Hampstead properties and shops in multiple streets
To Let. Notage of six rooms with verandah, N s ape Dwellling of four rooms with bathroom and land. Includes stable and sheds on Beach Road Hampstead. Shop in Saunders Buildings East Street. Shop or Office in Arcade Pty Room Tancred Street. T Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton Street
Hampstead
Beach Road
Saunders
East Street
Jubilee Buildings
Barnett Street
Arcade
Tancred Street
T. Bullock
Great Reduction in Footwear at Ulster Boot Shop
Customer praises Ulster Boot Shop for considerable reductions on repairing and new work. Cash sales only. T Youns Ulster Cash Boot Shop located Hast and Burnett Street offering rivetting repairs with value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster Boot Shop
T. Youns
Ulster Cash
Hast and Burnett
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Egs
Triangle
Chivers and
Rait’s
Craichead
ARE
New Feason
Aldwin
Oates and
R. Mathieson’s
Havelock Street
Maar Melas
A. Smiths
LRANE
Canterbury Roller Flour Mills CO
Cupreme
London
Noing Factory
Pronarad
J.C. Ayar
Thomas Bros., Grain and Seed Merchants
Bavelock Street
Gates and CO
N.Z. Glothing Factory
Llewellyn Gwen
L.C.C. A
Fellows
A. WM. Loasby
H. F. Stevens
Moate & CO
Ceylon
Tasmania
Nelson, Moate & CO
Ted ” Fox
Pakaia
Lane
Ashburton Loan and Investment Society and
Bank OF Deposit
J. B. Christian
G. H. Buchanan
R. Kennedy
Burnett Street
5 Gees’, Ltd
W. 4
Gollins and Gu
Moore, Hast and
Moore Streets
Dunedin
Rakaia Sports Club
Imonard White
C. A. C. Hardy
M.P
Messrs
Mollrnith
A. W. Holmes
Iarrison
T. Blackley Ih
Pax
A. Hills
G. Hartnell
Ly Lumsden Sherriff
A. J. Muller
Jack Rigby
Moessre C. Shannon
A Hompaar
A. Huslett
Senr
M. Htar Gardiner
E. Roulaten
W. Barlow
W. R. Dunstan
W. J. D. MecKechnia
Messer T. Blackley
J. Langley
J Pecimpere Pafpren
A. J Uller
Starter
Hoore Hardy
Mos MeaAnuity
8. Vackett
J. Apmrean
C. Shannon
Sturgiss
J. D. McKechnie
W. R .Dunstan
Davison
Per Press Association
Cricket
Otago
Canterbury
Hopkins
C Sims
Bennett Ckhold
Sims
Sandman
Sildeberg
Orchard Bennett
Rutherford
Caygill
Bennett
Higgins
Ec Sandman
Torrance
W. Carlton
McFarlane
T. Carlton
Vandliffe
Downes
Eckhoff
T- Carlton
Cummings
Reihold
Reese
Bog Hopkins
E Caygill
Carlton Rutherford
Boernelt
Siedeberg
Boxshall
Rogiers MecFarlane
C Crawshaw
Carlton
Ie Beeiggins
T. Carton
Gondliffe
E Crawshaw
Eekhoff
Ont Cummings
E Sims
Cargill
C Rutherford
McFarlane Norman
Caondliffa
Eekhoft Sims
Tie Tuk Orchard
Siedeberg Crawford
Lhw
Siedeberg Sas Boxshall
Norman
Bu McFarlane
Eclhoff
Far Orchard
Rekhoff
Oo Crawshaw
H Dekhoff
Per Presa Association—Copyright
Wan
Boys’ Alberts
S.M
Locke & CQ
China
J. Mellor
Tra
Chapman & Davis
P.O. Box
McClurg
J. E. Allen
H. A. Lloyd
West Street
Charles Jennings
Land, Espfate and General Commission
Royal Exchange Assurance
Garrick and Co., Solicitors
George Davies, Limited
C. Jameson
Chriatcatrch
Stylis
W J. Moore
Swanson
Snr Street
Moore
Rae
National Mortgage Agency
Agenta
Mellor
Oates
M"donald
THE
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C. H. Tate
Aggage & Express
Customs and Shipping
Ae Tee
Stor
Christchurcs
Tocal
A. Poelock
Kozie Tea
Stud Notices
Methven
Clanransid
Poeredine
Pruyzs
Holmes
Robert
Burnett Rent
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