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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

4

Conference opens in Oddfellows Hall with welcome addresses

The initial meeting of the New Zealand Presbyterian Bible Class Conference was held in the Oddfellows Hall. Rev. J Mackenzie delivered a broad address on the church and youth, praising Bible classes, co operative work, and the link between home school and church while stressing the need to engage young people through practical aims and social activities.

Oddfellows’ Hall Mackenzie Geo Anglis Hh, Davisjs Ashburton John Lane E. Buchanan Allenton St. Andrew's J. Mackenzie New Zealand Wellington St. Pauls Christchurch General Assembly J. C. Jamieson GH. Jupp Jamieson New Zeaand Timaru North Island South Island Air Mackenzie Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Chicago Presbyterian Church Rhodes

Parliament Adjourns Without Business at 2 38 P M

The Legislative Council met at 2 38 p m but quickly adjourned due to no business ready from another place. The session notes indicate a procedural start with no matters before the chamber.

Per Presa Association Wellington

Canterbury wins by four wickets in Christchurch county cricket

Otago and Canterbury clashed in Christchurch on December 29 with Canterbury securing victory by four wickets. For Otago, McFarlane top-scored in the first innings and Downes starred with the bat in the second, while Canterbury benefited from strong bowling by Macartney and Downes as the match progressed. In Dunedin, a junior Otago v Canterbury clash ended Otago’s 145-run win, led by Shephard, Binnit, and Worrall in the Otago innings.

Wellington T. S. Taylor Massey Taylor W. J. Steward Masse Hogan Orer Christchurch Otago Canterbury Dunedin Shepherd Binnit McNeil Worrall Worralll Canterbur Blan Ayling Jennings

Auckland Retains Plunket Shield in Dominant Win

In Auckland, December 28, Auckland vs Wellington for the Plunket Challenge Shield concluded with Auckland taking a 10 wicket victory. Wellington led 140 and Auckland 172 for six, later 233 in their first innings to gain a 93 run edge. Wellington failed to overhaul the total, and Auckland chased the target without loss of a wicket.

Auckland Wellington

NSW dominates Victoria in Melbourne cricket debut

In Melbourne on December 28 Victoria trails as New South Wales posts 287 in the first innings with Bardsley 78 Waddy 26 Rev Waddy 27 Barnes 37 Bennett 41 not out. Victoria scores 93 with Sewart 26 Ransford 20. Minery takes eight for 28. NSW 2nd innings 3-? with Bardsley 59 Diamond 31 Emery 11 not out.

Melbourne New South Wales Bardsley Waddy Mr Waddy Barnes Bennett Victoria Sewart Ransford Minery Eli Rans Diamond Emery

Australian sculler Hagney challenges for £200 on Manawatu River

Webb refuses Hagney's challenge to row for £200 on the Manawatu River. Hagney then issues the same challenge to Whelch for £200. Whelch will row Hagney on Easter Monday at Akaroa if Arnst does not accept the current offer.

Wanganui Webb Hagney Manawatt River Whelch Akaroa Arnst

Phosphate Deposits Found Near German New Guinea

News from New Guinea reports a Bremen official found a viable phosphate deposit near Simpsonshafen now called Rabaul. He also located coal measures but too inland for practical mining. The new port at Simpsonshafen has been renamed Rabaul.

Sydney New Guinea Lloyds Company Bremen German New Guinea Simpsonshafen Rabaul

Davies Suits Offer Superior Style at Low Prices

George Davies, The Modern Tailor in The Arcade Ashburton, promotes cash-only woollens and ready-to-wear suits with superior fabric, fit, and cutting. Prices start at 55s for summer wear, with claims of unbeatable value and contemporary tailoring.

George’ Davies Davies Ray Dominion George Davies Arcade Ashburton

Cham Champion Custard Powder Puddings Ad

An old advertisement markets Cham champion custard powder and related dessert mixes with phrases like simply delicious stewed and bottled fruste puddings, priced at four pence per unit.

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