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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
3
Enna and Co opened direct from manufacturers offering a large varied assortment of men's and boys overcoats ulsters macintoshes hydrantites oil coats and more. Also reliable and unshrinkable heavy and medium weight undervests and underpants. Special value in rugs and blankets with inspection and value comparison invited.
An old advertisement promotes the Anti cor safety corn shaver available from a local dealer. Priced at 95 GD with immediate comfort guaranteed or money back.
Wilding defeats McLoughlin to win in the All England Championship. Match details indicate strong play by Wilding as London reports from July 4.
Borough defeated Convent 28 to 0 in the opening Ashburton County Rugby Union Schools competition match. Referee was Mr J A Gordon. The Borough team dominated a lively game with a fair display by both sides.
The Timaru Girls High School team visited Ashburton to play the Ashburton High School Girls. A fast game ended with Ashburton scoring once while Timaru failed to find the net. Referee Mrs. H Bastion oversaw the match.
A noisy demonstration occurred at Gisborne after the last race as backers of Montiform complained of a payout error. 200 Roosevelt tickets were moved to Montiform, provoking boos and a totalisator official explaining the mistake.
High scores from Tuesday and Friday matches led by Knudsen Bryant Woolfe and Armstrong. Shooters listed with scores and upcoming shootoffs for top prizes, plus teams for Forasters Lodge clash and Friendly Societies match.
The Gaming Act Amendment Bill introduces that the Minister of Internal Affairs may grant totalisator licenses to clubs without a license for one day. No more than thirty licenses can be issued per year, with limits by club type and exceptions to total days used. The measure parallels provisions of the 1910 act.
An old advertisement promotes a hacking cough remedy for children titled Woods's Great Peppermint Cure. It lists a 15 Bd product size and uses period language to market the cure to parents seeking relief for young patients.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Dunedin held a special meeting to decide if hare coursing in enclosures is cruel and whether to prosecute participants. Opinions varied from severe cruelty claims to defenses of the sport and calls to consider action at future pigeon matches.
An old medical note explains gravel and stone from uric acid and oxalate, detailing kidney and bladder stone formation, symptoms, and risks. It praises Warner's Safe Cure with patient testimonials from Hans Nilsen, Miss J. Thompson, Mrs. E. Peiren, and a Kalgoorlie resident, noting sale by chemists and storekeepers.
A 100 sheet Roslyn Writing Pad with a pretty New Zealand wonderland cover is advertised for sixpence and one shilling at all dealers. The item is pitched as a must have for home use.
The text advertises reliable stock and dependable service with emphasis on complete parts at reasonable prices. It highlights trained mechanics specializing in motor repair work and expert service.
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