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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
3
A local shop advertises cycles tyres and repairs and announces a clearance of six dozen Phenomenon Acetylenes at 10s post free on receipt of a postal note. The dealer claims best service and urges quick purchase before stock runs out.
Bell Bros advertise repair service and stock for plumbing and bathroom fixtures. They offer bells fixed and repaired, stencil plates cut to order, and supply baths tanks lavatory basins and sinks.
The Epsom Derby outcome was altered after a protest found Cragamour guilty of bumping in the straight. Aboyeur was declared first, Louvois second, and Great Sport third, overturning the initial order Cragamour had achieved.
At Dunedin on June 4 Wingatui Steeplechase results led by Goeld Pin in first, with Sportsman second and Donation third. Wairongea Handicap saw Bull Gaunt first and Czar Kolohol second. Clarendon Handicap went to Robert Bell followed by Otakeho and Neapuna. Invermay Welter claimed by Aphaoca with Mos giel second. Total tote turnover reached £17,289 for the day and £54,843 for the meeting, up from last year.
Handicaps announced for the winter meeting on June 12 with multiple races across harness events and saddles. Training notes mention profits and proposed course improvements by the Dannevirke Racing Club.
New York June 3 Australians Poast and Rice dominated Americans Wrenn and Larned in doubles with only a single game in the first set 6-1. The Australian pair played spirited rallies and won three decisive games as experts predict a tough task for the Americans to dethrone the Australians in the Davis Cup doubles.
Uncertainty surrounds his availability as doctors assess his illness and fitness, leaving a full comeback unclear. Team officials declined further comment while evaluating medical results and possible timelines.
In Sydney on June 4 the League Committee at a large gathering welcomed the New Zealand football team. Speakers predicted great battles and well matched sides as the visitors met local players.
A rifle shooting contest at the Ashburton range on Tuesday pitted ex-members of the Ashburton Mounted Rifles against Mounted Squadron sharpshooters. The ex-rifles won after keen competition. scores follow.
Business notices promote a winter suit sale and tailor services by Ashburton outfitters. It touts merited appointment as dressers of Ashburton and urges customers to select seasonable fabrics and have suits tailored to their taste.
A well attended social in St Andrew's School room last evening supported church funds. Rev G B Inglis presided as a varied programme featured items by Mrs H J Chapman Mrs W G sfolinedis Miss Claridge 2 others and several gentlemen. Guests praised the pleasant event and generous refreshments were served.
The biweekly change of programme at Majesty's Theatre features The Escape of the White Glove Gang a detective story as the chief picture.
The Theatre Royal skating rink will be open to patrons as usual the evening.
Wellington June 4 A number of Public Service officers will soon retire under length of service or age 65 notice to department heads only names released after retirees are notified six months before ceasing duty on September 30 they will receive three months leave on full pay Pension provisions possible for high earners with substantial benefits others may get parliamentary approval for contribution from consolidated revenue to small pensions Retirement of senior officers will trigger widespread promotions Amelias Smaith secretary of the Superannuation Board and O R Purdy second clerk in the Tax Department are among those already informed
Seasonable materials and the latest styles assure a perfect fit at Craighead tailoring in Ashburton. Your next suit should be Craighead made.
An advertisement touts a homemade cough remedy using Hoans Essence with sugar treacle vinegar and water to yield a pint for 1/6. It claims rapid relief for coughs sore throats croup bronchial asthma and bronchitis and notes Heans Essence sold by medicine dealers or Heans Pharmacy Wan ganui with price 1j6.
Mre Corleté of Ballarat Victoria writes of long liver trouble and dreadful headaches. She says a doctor failed to help until she used Chamberlains Tablets, after which her health improved markedly. Sold by chemists and storekeepers. Also contains an inventor guidance note from Henry Waughns Ltd. Christchurch.
A historical advertisement for Rakaia Butchery and Bakery highlights regular deliveries in the district and catering for dances weddings and parties. It promotes cash discounts and coupon savings along with threshing machine owners and contractors offered favorable monthly terms.
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