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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
3
Brisbane reports from the Queensland Turf Club meeting show Moreton Handicap results with Cantona, Rosewood Lad, Wasland, and others racing over 14 miles. Adelaide Racing Club results note the Birthday Cup over one mile and two furlongs with Royal Pomander and Tane-2uua among the top finishers.
The Auckland Racing Club opened its winter meeting in fine weather drawing a large crowd. Investments on the totalisator reached £45,178 10s, up from last year. National broke a leg in the Hunt Club Hurdle Handicap and had to be destroyed. Marconi won the Maiden Hurdle Handicap, Glendalough second, Lady Sabertache third. El Gallo won the Great Northern Hurdle Handicap by a length and a half from Tararu Jack. Cornwall Handicap was claimed by Soloma ahead of Dribble and Lady Peny. Tihiroto won the Hunt Club Hurdle Handicap by a length, Union Jack second, Captain Lock eighth. Bliestone won the Members' Handicap by a half length with Torotoro second and Bisacné third. Time records noted in several events.
Christchurch June 5 The Canterbury Park Trotting Club winter meeting closed after heavy rain leaving a very heavy track. Wagering total £23,829 10s up from £21,706 10s last year. Stewards Handicap 200 sovs one mile quarter Tammy Cy Adelaide Direct won by three lengths. Telegraph Handicap 150 sovs one mile Mountain Palm won by three lengths. Final Handicap 200 sovs one mile Mintson won by three lengths.
At Dunedin on June 3 the Jockey Club finished its Winter Meeting in fine weather with strong turnout. Totalisator investments reached £26,371 yielding £43,076 10s for the meeting, down from £49,316 last year. War tax was £593 8s 6d. Waiongoa Handicap 175 save six furlongs: Baller first, Teilma second, Reds hire third. Won by a neck. Hack and Hunters Steeplechase 130 save two miles: Welkwood first, Skowat second, St. Pedro third. Won by a length. St. Pedro finished two lengths back. Time 58 3-5 sec. Welter Handicap 175 ors three one mile: Nonreme first, Bir amilton second, Lady Trent third. Won by five lengths, Lady Tromp second, 2 1/2 lengths back. Time 1 min 15 3-5 sec.
Handicaps announced for the Ashburton Trotting Club meeting cover Trial Handicap harness running at 125 sets for one mile thirty furlongs and list numerous horses with varying seconds and thirds including Harald Junior Goldstraam Royal George Schnapps Searchfield Mc Connachie Ta‑lisec Heontield Peagy Pride Irvingwood Albert Wallace Royal Shot Na Shenanaghan Vermillion General Joffre Forest Child Stella Lady Willings Taidy Rennolita Two Bells Zara Lisec Vern Manchiiis Boewood Dolty Woodburn Sally Brass Great Britain Delta Bridgewood On Guard Erins Queen Galindo Belle Zam Buk Visec Bittena Agnes Chief Miss Sylvia Coalition Ta dy Heth Maec Lady Jinks Red Empress Sarah Mavier BWsac Loupbeach and others listed with times and entries in a single dense handbill.
A dense entry of handicap harness races at Bowbells features numerous named horses and drivers, including Havelock, Red Lancer, Lavian, Lulu Child, and The Sovereign. The program lists several stakes like the Amateur Handicap and President's Handicap with distances up to two miles and purses in sovs.
Considerable interest marked a Saturday clash between the School and High School Old Boys. The Old Boys dominated weight and won 11 points to nil after the School displayed early promise. Try scorers for the victors were Christie Cowan and Oh Bonnington with a conversion by McCallam, while Old Boys’ backs held up several good opportunities.
Keen interest was shown at the Canterbury Miniature Rifle Championship in Ashburton on Saturday with many visiting riflemen present and spirited shooting. The article lists the following champions and results.
The match ended with Southland taking the victory at 929.66 in the individual championship saw top scores from Sapper P. Morgan with 70 and J Verner 69 among many 60s. Other entries include Ashburton, Timaru, and Christchurch teams and assorted local figures listed in the scoring ledger.
An ad extols Baxter's Lung Preserver as a trusted remedy for coughs colds sore throats and bronchial troubles after fifty years of use. It claims it also serves as a tonic and urges readers to buy a large bottle for 10d from chemists or storekeepers.
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