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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
3
In a county cricket match Yorkshire beat Leicestershire by five wickets. C Wood carried his bat in both innings scoring 207 in the first and 117 in the second. Other scores and a Gray-Tuman runatch summary were reported from the day’s play.
Lieut.-Colonel Bromley Davenport, who opposed Mr Robert Pearce in Leek Division Staffordshire, won £1200 damages against Pearce for printing a libellous election pamphlet. The ruling was delivered before the King's Bench Division in London on June 14.
Sir Edward Grey introduced a Bill to consolidate naval prize laws and another to amend international tribunals rules to enact the Declaration of London. Prime Minister Asquith received a protest letter signed by 51 admirals. the Imperial Maritime League led to a total of 102 admirals opposing ratification.
The Ragged School Union Pearson's Fund on behalf of the Sunbeam Society of Adelaide plans a coronation outing for a thousand children in Epping Forest. The Australian Cadets have arrived at Plymouth and are encamping at Tichmond.
General Monier plans to send Mulai Zin te Fes, with Mulai Hafid pledging honorable treatment for his brother in Tangier on June 14.
From Chihuahua 3000 Federal troops patrol the city to keep insurgent forces at bay as a large rebel group seeks entry. A Federal lieutenant is reported killed after shouting Viva Reyes amid tense clashes.
The American visible wheat supply is 40,628,000 bushels as of mid June amid North West farmers aiming for a record crop. Perth reports a past season yield of 5,985,870 bushels from 680,568 acres.
Kenneth Armstrong pleaded guilty to obtaining a motor cycle valued at £65 from Jack Grant by false pretences. He claimed to be a son of a Christchurch draper but was not related. He was committed to the Supreme Court, Christchurch, for sentencing with bail and surety arranged. An assault case against Arthur Luxton resulted in a conviction for assault and costs, while obscene language charge was dismissed.
The Ashburton Trotting Club Winter Meeting opened at the Ashburton racecourse on a fine day after frost. Attendance matched opening standards with many country visitors. Track conditions forced use of the galloping track due to earlier heavy rain, but racing proceeded with strong entries showing growing trotting interest. The executive committee and secretary A A Pooks earned praise for arrangements. two private detectives were hired to monitor bookmaking, and three fraternity members were ordered off the course. A presentation to Mr A Pooks followed the Long Beach Handicap, and totalisator investments for the first five races reached £3210, with results up to press time including several minor and introductory races.
In a crowded Allenton Handicap field the lead swaps through the race. Francita, Rolf Boldrewood, and Prinz contest mid race with Me dallion closing strongly. The finish sees Tatter win by four lengths from Armamente, Rouben, and Pancith. Time 3 min 43s 0. Lyons Rothschild Junior Electric Jacket finishes easing up after Mel Wan.
The New Zealand Alliance convention endorsed simple majority licensing, rejected three fifths voting, and urged electors to oppose pro三 fifths advocates. A public meeting at the Town Hall heard from officers and endorsers of a women’s crusade, supporting local and national prohibition in November. Wellington reports a plan to raise at least £25,000 as a silver jubilee fund.
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