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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
3
London June report notes Barry begins serious training while rival Arnst weighs in at fourteen stone. The update highlights weight change and readiness ahead of forthcoming events.
A golf professional match in Edinburgh between England and Scotland finished in a draw. Vardon beat Baird by one hole while Braid and Herd defeated Vardon and Taylor one up.
A dirigible carrying six passengers attained a record altitude of 3025 metres in Paris on June 18. The feat marks a new high for lighter than air craft with a notable crew aboard.
Canterbury Championship finals at Christchurch Sports Club saw J Gundry win the featherweight final on points after earlier victories while J Digby defeated Gundry in the featherweight final. L Berger beat T Brady in middleweight semi and L Cade won over Berger in the final fans saw Notman and Simpson contest lightweights with Simpson prevailing. Heavyweight W Bartlett beat J O Brien when the bout was stopped in round one.
Ashburton Hockey Club fields A team with Millichamp Amos Minnis Nottingham O’Brien Watt Pange Beaumont Clark Killoh Bastion and 5 team with Jaine Pearce Church Davidson Andrews Craig head Templeton Wood McCallum Johns Minnis. Banks and Professions face Ashburton B with Kennedy Cotton Wind lay Stewart Cowan Dee Jones McClraith Jarvis McDonald McClure and Digby Rendle emergency. Ashburton Ladies play Rangiatea led by Smith Thomas Trethewey Marsden Trethewey White Osborne Greenslade McKenzie Baird Armstrong with Murphy Crawford and Page as emergencies.
The Morning Post reports a redesigned British service rifle with a longer barrel returning from a shortened pattern. The .276 caliber replaces .3808, increasing velocity and power though weight rises slightly. A partially automatic aperture sight and faster cartridge feeding are planned with trials expected this summer.
Chronic chest complaints discussed as woods great pappering cura. The note records a medical remedy claim with limited context and no clear patient or outcome.
Delegates from Goldmine Owners' Association and Federation of Labour fail to strike a binding deal in Waihi. Mr Rhodes insists any settlement must be binding under the Arbitration Act or via a like binding agreement, while Semple and Parry push for alternatives. TheEngine-drivers' Union dispute and company roles are discussed, ending with no agreement and a pledge of a prolonged fight.
At a Waihi mass meeting of strikers last night applause greeted accounts of the conference with the Stine Owners Association. Air Semple stated the executive of the Federation of Labour would discuss the position and decide on a course of action. He signaled the fight may stay confined to Waihi with no general work stoppage.
This morning a report reached the Federation headquarters detailing a dispatch from Christchurch. The fragment references Tome 18 and notes a communication sent to central offices.
A Wellington deputation from the Trades and Labour Council urged building the Parliament Buildings by day labour rather than contract. Minister W D Macdonald said no decision yet, plans due by July 1, and noted day labour successes for public works. He would study costs versus lowest tenders when reports are ready.
An advertisement urges homeowners to upgrade to Jordan's Coil Range Boiler and acetylene lighting. It promises abundant hot water, efficient heating stoves, and cleaner, cheaper lighting than kerosene, endorsed by architects. It also offers home illumination with the Ideal Light acetylene system.
Promises sturdy suits built with backbone and good workmanship. Advertises new season materials and custom fit options while criticizing ready made garments. Encourages customers to visit and choose suit length for lasting shape and wear.
Local sellers list Roslyn writing pads at GD as items not yet claimed. Shoppers note nine EG specimens remaining in stock with unclear pricing.
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