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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
3
New Zealander M Champion won the 880 yards open swimming contest at Surbiton London. Schrijver of Westralia placed third in the event.
A critic warns that Barry must avoid illegal weight loss methods to be eligible for a July confrontation. The remark underscores tension ahead of a planned July event, with officials noting potential sanctions if rules are breached.
In Sydney on June 17 Diggle concedes 2000 as the 18,000 break match with Harverson begins. Harverson leads with 8338 points and two 223 breaks. Diggle has 1871 points so far.
The Auckland district sees rainbow trout drive out brown trout from rivers, a result described as a failure for the brown species by the Chairman of the Acclimatisation Society.
Palmerston North June 17. In the Supreme Court before Chief Justice Pearce farmers from Orous Bridge sue Edward Lievien James Tennant and Harold Jarvis for 250 pounds and an injunction to stop flax refuse polluting the Orona River. The Flaxmillers Association backs the defendants. evidence shows the refuse is harmless when green but dangerous rotten.
The Canterbury Championship Tournament began at Theatre Royal with preliminary bouts. Wins and verdicts included Digby over Pengelly on points in featherweights, Mills over Sutherland, Berger over Berger, and Brady over Taylor, among others in bantams featherweights and middleweights.
Captain Rolleston outlined a plan for the New Zealand portion of the China squadron to be based in Auckland with headquarters there. The base would include two second class cruisers three destroyers and two submarines under the China squadron commander. Sub bases for fuel would likely be Wellington Lyttelton and Dunedin with about 3000 tons stored at Auckland.
The Canterbury Rugby Union warned players against practicing in league games with disqualification as penalty. The secretary will relay the warning to clubs. A new Lismore club seeks affiliation terms and seven a side tourney entry. Several transfers and registrations were discussed and referees named for upcoming matches. Third grade weighing policy decided.
The Ashburton Harriers Club met to arrange a date for a 3 mile cross country race. Captain A Oliver offered his residence as start and finish. Myr C R Nottingham was elected handicapper for the event.
A new racing shell built for champion Dick Arnst arrives in Sydney from Parramatta in the RMS Macedonia for Art. Funded by Mark Foy, the boat named The Squatter bears a silver plate reading presented to Dick Arnst, with the ship sailing to England to arrive weeks before his race with Barry.
Fire destroyed the Okato Butter Factory in New Plymouth with insurance unavailable. A steam wagon owned by Mr A A Matthews burned at Mount Stewart Feilding, likely from the furnace. A Sumner Grafton Street house owned by Mrs J C Hughes burned to the ground. A deliberate attempt to burn a Westport dwelling was detected with kerosene soaked sacking found under the building.
Claiming to correct disorders of the blood stomach liver and kidneys Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills are advertised as more than purgatives with testimonials from Australia noting health restoration and blood purification through widespread use by neighbours and relatives.
A local shop proclaims the value of durable menswear over machine made and cheap garments. It invites customers to select from all new season materials and sizes, promising sturdy construction and lasting fit.
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