Rugby test results from Britain and Wales matches
Five thousand spectators saw Australia Headquarters beat New Zealand Field Artillery 16 to 3 at Northampton. Six thousand watched New Zealand Met Artillery defeat South Wales 8 to 5 at Swansea. In Cardiff a large crowd witnessed the New Zealanders defeat Cardiff 14 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
Coperight
London
Northampton
New Zealand Field Artillery
Swansea
New Zealand
South Wales
Cardiff
Auckland Trotting Club Summer Meeting Opens With Record Turnout
The Auckland Trotting Club opened its summer meeting in fine weather, handling £81,104 10s on the tote against £24,584 10s last year. Results show Armentieres leading the Introductory Handicap, Breadalbane winning the December Handicap, Steel Bell taking the Auckland Trotting Cup, Hova and Scientist the Eden Handicap, Scottish Queen winning the Parnell Handicap, Watt the Great Northern Derby standout, and Dorothy Dimple capturing the Great Northern Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Scientist
Wilson
Watt
Krupps Menus Show Deteriorating German Worker Diet 1915 1917
The Daily Telegraph reports German factory nourishment declined from 1915 to 1917 with Krups menus showing scarce bread and meat. Breakfast and dinner portions shrink. bread drops to 250 grams daily while workers on hard labor receive 600 grams. Some days add sparse soups with peas or walrus and seal flesh notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London ‘Daily Telegraph
Krnupps
Christmas Gift Suggestions for Men Spotlight
A vintage list touts gifts for men including pipes, tobacco pouches, shaving outfits, silver items, walking sticks, cigars and cigarettes, razors and brushes, plus cricket bats and footballs. These items are priced in shillings with calls to inspect and select now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armas
Lack Stove Enamel Coat for Grates at East Street Store
Advertises stove enamel for four grates offering a lustrous permanent black finish. One coat resists rubbing off on hands or clothes. Tins priced at 1s 9d and 2s 6d at John Orr and Co. East Street Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johm Orr and Co
East Streat
New Zealand Hospitals Run For Wounded In UK
An official report to the Prime Minister surveys New Zealand hospitals and convalescent homes in Britain. Major facilities include Brockenhurst Walton-on-Thames Codford Hornchurch with 1040 bed general hospitals and extensive specialized units for nerve care orthopedics and prosthetics. Convalescent care supports 1600 at Hornchurch with an electric massage department and mechanotherapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
United Kingdom
New Yealand General Hospital
Brockenhurst
Hants
New Zealand General Hospital
Walton- on-Thames
Surrey
New’ Zealand General Hospital
Codford
Wales
Hornchurch
Essex
Gealand
Walton-on- Thames” Hospital
Mount Felix
Walton-on- Thames Hospital
Soldier marriage schemes at police court hearings
Mary J Blank denied giving false particulars to lodging house keepers after claiming she married a Canadian soldier in a church ceremony. An Australian showman described a next day marriage deed to obtain license funds, prompting magistrates to remark on a novel way to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylebone
Mary J. Blank
Willesden Police Court
Excuse me Gang Robbing Sydney Banks Through Feigned Drops
A Sydney theft wave targets bank customers at tellers desks. Two men work in tandem: one drops a note to attract attention, the other steals a bundle from the victim’s nearby money. The scheme, first seen in Melbourne, now operates in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Chambers
Bank of Australasia
Sydney Council
Bank of New South Wales
Melbourne
Aphis on Fruit Featured in Atarilla Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Atarilla as an easy to apply and thoroughly effective remedy for aphids on fruit trees. The copy cites John Orr and Co. Hast Street Store as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aphis
Rene Bushee
John Orr and Co
Hast Street
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Eve
Sam Crooks
Jeweller
Thompson's
Kerr-Bros
Phon
Hefford’s
G. Hefford & Co
Ashburton
Farmer's Co-Op, Association Ltd
Ncred Stref
Auckland Trotting Club
Armentieres
Bella
Miss Murphy
Ssec
Savs
Breadalbane
Huon
Gratton
George
Jseo
Steel Bell
Waverley
Astorie
Tio
Dorothy Dimple
Beckman
Fashionwood
Trenane
Viietor G
Hy Ua
Mee Ak
Krupp. Menus
H. & Percy
Gare
West Street
United States Tire Company
Rept
Magnus, Sanderson & Co., Ltd
Wellington & Dunedin
Krating
Mathers
Elesand Sanglefoot
Passal
John Orr & Co
East Street
Panama
Pacific
Healta Laval
Arator
Mor
Alfa’ Laval
Babcock
Mason Struthers
Ruit
Graighead
Tallurs
Buston
Thomas
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