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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
3
In London on June 4, Driscoll stopped Poesy in the twelfth round after a rough start with clinching and kidney blows. Referee J W H T Douglas warned Driscoll, then the Welshman mounted a furious rally with strong hitting before being knocked out by a right jab.
A meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Club met in the Boys Schoolroom last evening with average attendance. The progressive euchre finals were played and won by Mr J. O'Carroll. After prize presentation by the president, members shared personal experiences and incidents, some thrilling, before adjournment.
George Towns completed and dispatched to London the boat presented by Ermack Fey to Arnst for the race with Barry. The boat is named The Squatter. The Henley Committee accepts New South Wales entry for the Grand Challenge Cup and McVittys of Tasmania for the Diamond Sculls.
Fremantle reports billiardists Diggle and Harverson aboard the Marmora bound for a three months tour across Australia to play in major cities.
Nominations listed for the 2000 sovereign New Zealand Cup at Canterbury Jockey Club Metropolis Meeting in Christchurch on June 3. Entries include Bronze Nerienne Gakum Sir Daniel Birkline Undecided Shujza and many others.
The Ashburton winter meeting on Thursday June 18 lists handicaps across trials and events. Entries include Master Podleser, Don Cesar, All Gold, Wild Tree, Quincey ser, Violet, Patience and The Next among many others.
The Taylorscarrington New Dramatic Company presents the detective drama Mystery of a Hansom Car at the Theatre Royal tonight. Lead Charlie Taylor plays Gorby with disguises, while Miss Carrington as Sal Rawlins showcases strong character acting alongside a seasoned cast.
The Norwood and Von Arx combined shows open at Mr H M Jones's box plan for Friday and Saturday. Professor Everett Norwood, a hypnotist and mesmerist, will amaze volunteers from the audience in humorous scenes. Auckland Herald and New Zealand Times praise the entertainment as intensely funny.
The Public Service Commission in Wellington continues hearings with evidence from department members. A confidential approach is guaranteed, with sworn secrecy for officers involved and selective sampling if many applications arise. Hearings may also occur in Auckland Christchurch and Dunedin, with requests from staff outside four centres considered for nearer centers.
The Whinlatter remains anchored at Ahipara Bay unable to sail due to strong westerly winds. Captain Lubvitzky of the Taihound cites the vessel’s dangerous position. Police report four deserters seen, two English and two Scots or Norwegians, all having passed the education test.
North Dunedin Gun Club hosted a live pigeon shooting contest in Dunedin on June 4 with 49 competitors. Five shooters each hit 15 birds to share the 200 pounds, led by G. Mellwrick, A. TE. Collins, F. A. Orlowski, MW. O'Callaghan, and A. Gardiner.
An amusing incident at the Sydney Hibernian Society dinner saw the toast to the King and the Pope met with silence as the band began the National Anthem. Misreading the mood, two young ladies played the tune offered by the air. The crowd remained unmoved and the moment turned into a silent moment of humor. A humorous aside noted later sales items and prices for children's hacking themed goods.
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