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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
3
In Sydney on June 11 the 16 000 up match score shows Lindrum leading Williams with Lindrum at 9383 and Williams receiving 1000 to reach 8474. Lindrum posted a break of 570 points as the contest continues.
The Hon. H. G. Ell, Postmaster General, heard Messrs Merrett Pouns ford and Ward urge sending chickens by post. They cited successful post and rail practice for eggs and day old chicks and proposed collapsible cardboard boxes with air space to reduce breakages and cruelty concerns. Ell pledged department support and inquiries into best practices and special receptacles.
Harverson and Diggle begin a 9000 up match at Melbourne with Diggle conceding 1000. Current score shows Harverson leading 2346 to 950 as of June 11.
The Northern Union for a June 10 Auckland announcement names the Australian tour squad. Forwards include Francis Auckland Rekuta Hayward Evans King Irvine Dunning De Evan Krownlee M Hayward. Backs feature Hargreaves Gilmour Curran Bradley Selly Carlaw Webb Weston Moir Woodward.
Last meeting chaired by W I Watters discussed forfeit claim from Springburn against Methven for not fielding a team. Draws to be redone for Senior and Junior rounds. country matches canceled due to drag shortages. J Smith approved transfer as junior. school competition entries listed. referees appointed. Old Boys juniors lineup announced for Thursday match with Emergencies named.
A sub committee meeting chaired by Mr F Mainwaring announced the draw for Ashburton H A competitions. Ladies first and second rounds run from June 18 to July 18 with matchups including High School Rangitea Ashburton. Men rounds list Ashburton A and B teams facing Farmers Co op Banks and Professions across June 13 to July 18.
The Ashburton Orchestral Society staged its first concert of the season at the Theatre Royal last evening with a strong subscriber turnout. Soloists included Miss Rita Young and Mr J Trevor Thomas, conducted by Mr Alfred Bunz, with Mrs H J Chapman leading the orchestra and Miss Beatrice Claridge as pianist.
Gentlemen seek superior quality and fashionable suits are urged to visit for a refined selection from BaltRum and Harvey London and Vickerman's West of England. Shirts dark gray greens and smoke browns featured among the fabrics.
Wellington meeting of the NZ Amateur Athletic Association discusses reinstatement for J and McLennan formerly of Dunedin now in Wellington. McLennan's past pro status led to a labour day dispute before he scratched. Reinstatement granted to J H Jenkins, Dunedin. Discussion on reciprocal rules with the NZ Athletic and Cycling Union and a circular on the Wellington cross country championship planned for August. Queensland clubs announce track and cross country championships in Brisbane and July and August events.
A Chicago Supreme Court judge required the inventor of a hair restoring preparation to demonstrate its claims by applying it to a bald policeman’s scalp. The case centers on proving the product’s effectiveness through a concrete, testable result.
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