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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement touts Warner's Corset as the most economical choice for women, claiming it stays sweet and fresh with washing. It guarantees long wear and resistance to rust and tears, distributed by local drapers. Also promoted is the Anthcor Safety Corn Shaver at two shillings sixpence, with immediate comfort or a money back guarantee.
In San Francisco the lightweight world championship bout drew a large crowd. Rivers led early and battered Ritchie, who fought back. After a decisive eighth round cut, Ritchie pulled ahead and delivered a knockout in the eleventh round to take the title.
San Francisco reports Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian champion, winning the 200 yards championship in 54.6 seconds and the 75 yards in 39.8 seconds. His 100 yards split shows a time nearly four seconds faster than the previous record.
Leander defeated Jesus College by a length in the final for the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley Regatta in London in July.
In London July 6 critics note Wilding’s easy victory boosting his rising reputation. The match contrasts a cool, all‑round game against a serving volley specialist as McLoughlin’s confidence wanes and his service falters. It mirrors the old rivalry style between mature steadiness and youth.
In an uneven start New Zealanders showed sharp passing with Childs scoring and Cartright a forward rush. Sydney Varsity answered with a converted try and penalties, Cuthill's second spell try tied the score at eleven. Final score New Zealand University fourteen, Sydney University eleven.
The Auckland representative team defeated the Maoris 25 to 0 in a match after the Maoris returned from a tour of Australia. The game was played in Auckland on July 5 with decisive home advantage.
Old Boys dominated Merivale at Lancaster Park as Linwood upset Albion with strong forward play. Marists faded against Christchurch while Sydenham defeated Canterbury College on North Park soil in a low quality affair.
The Grand National Hurdle Race over 1500 saya at Melbourne's July 6 meeting saw Ohisot, ridden by G. Cummings, win easily by eight lengths ahead of Bill Taft and Forest Prince in a field of nineteen. Wimmera, the favorite, finished seventh with a time of Gmin Osce.
At the annual and subsequent committee meetings of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club in Christchurch the Cup stake was set at £2000 with an additional £1000 for principal races at the November meeting. The decision reflects a divided committee stance despite confirmation.
At the annual meeting no objections were raised. A committee meeting is set for next Wednesday to rescind a motion passed five days earlier. Backers warn of legal action and a mandamus petition to the Supreme Court to force the committee to honor the general meeting.
The Friendly Societies Miniature Rifle Club and Ashburton Minature Rifle Club contest with senior and junior teams listed, plus emergencies. The Druids Lodge panel also prepared to compete against Ashburton Miniature Rifle Association this evening with named brothers and shooters.
Heavy pools on the ground frustrate play in a South Canterbury and Ashburton hockey day. In the men’s game many players struck bare ground or water causing slips and laughs. girls’ game also saw falls and splashy misadventures. A bystander sang a playful line to lift spirits.
At a London meeting of the Colonial Session of the Royal Society of Arts on May 1, Sir Joseph Ward read a paper praising New Zealand. He extols climate, fertile soil, cheap essentials, universal suffrage, state-backed services, free education, and modern, progressive governance, deeming New Zealand a great British possession with bright prospects under the Old Flag.
The notice contrasts old fashioned winter cures with modern treatment using Baxter's Line Preserver. It claims dubious remedies like hot baths and acetic acid are replaced by a short, simple course. A 1s 10d bottle is advertised as a sound investment and quick cure.
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