Weighing Rule Enforced by Ashburton Rugby Union
Ashburton County Rugby Union held a meeting to require weighing of all players before matches. Six teams must be weighed, with weights certified by a Union official or referee. A motion to rescind a previous match result was rejected. Referees for the week were announced: Ashburton v Springburn and Rakara v Methven.
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Ashburton County Rugby Union
F. B. Robilliard
H. Seldon
WJ. Henderson
J. O’brien
A. T. Robertson
W. I. Watters
J. Stewart
L. Newman
D. Friedlander
H. J. Chapman
Rakaiavy
Watters
O’brien
Rakaia
Springburn
Seldon
Henderson
Thomson
Newman
Stewart
Ashburton
Rakara
English League Sydney Team Changes Ahead of Match
The New South Wales side to face the Englishmen next Saturday is markedly altered from the prior game. West, Watkins, Burge and Johnstone come in for Lawrence, Caples, Tye and Latta. Critics praise the visitors for strong teamwork and backing up, noting Sydney’s weaknesses in those areas.
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Sydney
New South Wales
West
Watkins
Burge
Johnstone
Lawrence
Caples
Tye
Latta
Rakaia Miniature Rifle Club Beats Chertsey on Home Range
The Rakaia club defeated Chertsey 633 to 624 on the Rakaia range in the first match of the season. Individual scores for Rakaia included H Cromie 68 and J Newton 61, while Chertsey’s top scores were 68 by J McKee and 66 by P Nie.
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Rakaia Miniature Rifle Club
Chertsey Club
Rakaia Range
Rakaia
H. Cromie
A. §. Bell
A. Oliver
G., Cromie
A. Shannon
W. Lee
A. Mead
J. Newton
C. ©. Holmes
J. Pye
D. A. Oliver
A. J .McCallum
Ashburton
Rakaia’Club
Mesars
A.gs
A.gs. Belle G. Cornelius, G. Cromie, H. Cromie," H. Hewson, We, Lee, F. Maddison
AL AL Oliver
A. Stanlake
W. x. Judkins
A. C. Mead
G. Cromie
Auckland bowlers defeated by Brisbane in second test match
Brisbane beat Auckland by 116 to 97 in the second test match held in Brisbane on June 7. The Auckland bowlers faced a strong Brisbane offense as the series progressed.
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Brisbane
Auckland
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Quick Relief
A testimonial claims Baxters Lung Preserver freed a patient from influenza after other remedies failed. The letter from Wm. Lord of 22% Cargill Street Dunedin says immediate relief and swift recovery. A large bottle costs 28 6d.
Ashburton Rugby Union and Methven Club clash over gambling reports
Dispute over gambling allegations at Methven grounds sparks heated Union meeting. Chairman F B Robilliard defends hours of press coverage and minutes, while others urge shared responsibility and cautious reporting. Guardian correspondence noted with calls for fair sport reporting.
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Ashburton County Rugby Union
Methven Football Club
Methven
Guardian
F. B. Robilliard
A. ©. Robertson
Robillard
W. F. Watters
Rob
Robilliard
D. “Guardian
Campaign to Boycott Imports Boosts Australian Goods Ad War
Mr C J Ward reports a lively Australian campaign by the Manufacturers’ Association to promote locally made goods and curb imports. Government advertising space valued at £66,000 per year is used in rail and station displays across the Commonwealth. Cards show a world map with lines to top import sources and urge stopping waste while highlighting payees to workers abroad and primary producers abroad. A patriotism card urges buying Australian goods to protect jobs for soldiers. Fluenzol heals rapidly due to leaf oil of cinnamon and other ingredients. Wixenze sold 6d and 2s 6d.
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C. J. Ward
Wellington
Australia
Manufacturers’ Association
Commonwealth
Ward
Fresh Dried Fruits Arrive From Global Suppliers
John Orr Provision Merchants of Ashburton reports new stock of dried fruits, offering currants and sultanas from Mildura, dates and ties from the Hast, raisins, prunes, peaches, apricots from California, all fresh and high quality.
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Mildura
California
John Orr
East Street
Ashburton
British remedy advert notes hot water bottle revival
An OCR fragment advertises a hot water bottle as a 9A boon for cold nights with improved circulation. It hints at a “British trade” and urges looking for a brand when buying, claiming availability everywhere and low cost.
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East
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John Orr &Co
Marchants, Fast Street
FORD
Tancred Street West
Pelap
Garage le, Ltd
Boot Store
Charles Read
Charles Wearwell
Read, East Street
Ashburtali
Burnett Street
Counfy Rugby Union
Rakaia Miniature Club
Ashburton Miniature Rifle Club
Rakaia Rifle Club
C. Challis
J. Baker
R. Shearman
F. Clark
C. Stormer
G. Nicholls
J. Clayton
A. Millichamp
McCallum
W. Bickerstaff
1 Vokker
England
We Ashburton
West Street
Reid and Gray
Harley House
Manning CG
Bedford Mow
Chiristchurch
Burns
Shrimp Burns
W. Sole Ashburton
J. Dalley
Curtis
Optician
American Automobile Association
Maxwell
Telenhore
7Machine RY
Manning Machinery Co
Christchurch
Ibbotson
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