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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
3
Brisbane June 4 report lists the Brisbane Cup winner E J Watt's horse Renta nae cee Demeranthis Hy ED B Bastecourt finishing a half length ahead. Time for two miles was 3 minutes 28 seconds.
The Ashburton Red Cross Committee met in the Borough Council Chambers on Saturday June 2 with many members present and visitors. Discussion covered garment alterations for Christchurch Depot, letters from Lady Jekyll and NZ nurses, expanding Swab Class supplies, publicity for the society’s work, and scheduling hours from 2 pm to 8 pm. Sub-committees for Buying Bandage Knitting Cutting and Work were listed, and thanks were given to the chair.
In the Winter Stakes run over one mile and three furlongs at Sydney Sabrina claimed victory by a head over First Lesson with Silent Way third. The photo finish time shows 2 0 dsec.
The Dunedin Winter Meeting closed in splendid weather with fair track conditions and moderate attendance. Totalisator turnover was £18,139 vs £26,371 a year earlier. meeting total £31,269 10s vs £43,076 10s last year. Concluding results: Wairdingon Handicap six furlongs Tip Up Buller Kilboyne. won by a neck. Fanefield Handicap six furlongs Bellrock Placid Minesweeper. won by a head. Invermay Welter one mile Jock Malvolia Wild Pilgrim. won by two lengths. Time records noted as 1m 18 2-5s, 1m 19 3-?
Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Winter meeting in Christchurch ended in fine weather. The track was slow due to frosts but conditions were otherwise good. Attendance was large with totalisator investments of £26,396 10s, up from last year, and meeting total of £44,428 10s. Results: Telegraph Handicap dead heat General Link and Nancy Patch. Final Handicap won by St Kevin by a length. Time 2 min 16 1-d sec.
A large crowd gathered at the Oddfellows Hall under the Rakaia Soldiers' Entertainment Committee to bid farewell to Private Geo Walker of the Twenty seventh Reinforcements. The event featured a short musical program, a patriotic address by Mr B McNamara, and a talk by Sergeant McLoughlin who shared war experiences. Walker received a soldiers hold-all as a token of esteem, with wishes for divine guidance and a safe return.
The Auckland Racing Club reports a total investment of £53,475 for the Winter meeting, up from £43,787 last year. Dedford wins the Prince of Wales Handicap by four lengths at seven furlongs, Gluetanus takes the Wumpers’ Flat Handicap by a head over Fisher, and Tlyine Camp secures the Carbine Plate by three lengths.
The Wills Street Methodist Church held its 42nd anniversary services with Rev W J Oxbrow preaching in morning afternoon and evening. Mr R Watts conductor received news of two brothers' deaths and another brother wounded, the motion of sympathy passed. Prizes awarded to scholars in Junior Bible Class and First and Second Class Girls and Boys, each primary pupil receiving an illuminated text card. A feature was the splendid singing by scholars with an orchestra and Miss J Phaup pianist, credit to Mr BR Watts for training.
A newspaper advert urges forethought to ease croup nights. It touts Cham Berain’s Cough Remedy as a certain cure, claiming it never fails and should be kept on hand, available for sale everywhere.
The Mayfield Quoits Club held a June 1 match for a gold medal presented by Mr Alexander Harvey. After a spirited contest Mr Thomas Howden of Ruapuna won with Mr Robertson as runner up. Members praised Mr Harvey for his generous gift.
A large turnout attended a Friday farewell for Privates L Soal and A Rattray who depart for the Front. Miss Gluyas and Mrs Gluyas opened with music while soldiers and readers performed. Watches, balaclavas, mittens and socks were presented, and the pair thanked donors, pledging to do their bit at the Front.
An ad promotes UNAZOL Nasal Inhaler for nasal catarrh. It claims immediate relief from dull head congestion and urges readers to inhale with the Nazol device for fast effect. The tone mirrors early 20th century medical patent messaging.
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