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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
3
Stockholm reports 3698 total entries for the Olympic Games with twenty seven countries represented. The roster includes 64 rowing crews among the participants.
London June 19 Gore and A Hi Lowe complete the English squad for the Davis Cup preliminary round against France.
The London June 20 report lists Prince Palatine first in the Ascot Gold Cup, with Bassepointe second, and Bill in the next position amid a competitive finish.
At Victoria Grand National fixtures in Melbourne on June 26 the Grand National Hurdle Race of 1500 sovs and three miles lists Arquebuse at the head with 13lb allowance. New Zealand runners Bridge Wimmera and Pakau carry 11 8lb 14lb and 10st 10lb respectively. In the Grand National Steeplechase Confederate carries top weight 12st with Sea Dog at 10st 8lb among others.
In Timaru the Trotting Club urged a totalisator permit as South Canterbury with 26 000 people had none while Ashburton 15 000 had three days and Oamaru 14 000 had one. Mr Russell promised to act if given twenty five more days or consider reviewing Metropolitan allocations. The Auckland Star notes 1910 11 season saw 269 296 pounds passed and the just closed season 266 999 10s with an increase of 97 773 10s. Retter the steeplechase rider remained in precarious condition.
Sir Arthur Guinness MP spoke at Reefton on the labour trouble with the Citizens' Committee. Miners' Union secretary met with no result as the men stand firm on stoping, the contract, and pepper questions. Wellington Sea men vote to aid Waihi strikers fail by a large margin. Palmerston North flax workers union unlikely to back a levy and may secede from the Federation of Labour. Flax mill workers feel misled by the Federation and view it as enemy to Labour interests.
At Wellington meetings of the Football Association and Rugby Union a letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Turner of the Fifth Wellington Regiment proposed coordinating fixtures to minimise disruption to sport. Minister of Defence A M Myers stressed duty first but acknowledged sport’s value, while General Godley would arrange parades to limit interference, citing examples from central centres to reassure sport and training can co exist.
Advertisement touts Bonnington's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil as a perfect remedy for coughs colds and chest and lung ailments priced at 2 shillings per bottle.
A Wellington based report notes the missing dredge Manchester may leave its crew dependents with little or no compensation. The Federated Seamen's Union seeks legal opinion after tracing ownership to Sydney Harbour Trust. Articles of agreement were signed in New Zealand, creating cross jurisdictional confusion amid no New Zealand New South Wales reciprocity.
In Ashburton the Southern Cross beat Ashburton third grade 8 to Nil amid sticky ground and lively back play. Betts stood out for the Reds with W W Joyce assisting, while McKenzie and D McCormick’s safe play helped secure the win. Referee B Cagsolls controlled the match.
On the Domain yesterday afternoon the Ashburton Ladies' team defeated Rangi Tea Hockey Club by one goal to nil. Aliss Trethewey scored the sole goal amid a rough, heavy match with flashes of good play. umpire H A Humphreys controlled the game.
Neither side fielded full teams with nine and eight players respectively. The Co-operative Association won 3 goals to 2 with Sage scoring twice and G Smith adding a third for the winners. Ashburton goals came from H Funge and M O'Brien. Referee was Mr F W Watt.
The Banks and Pro Sebtons v e st Burton game, scheduled yesterday, did not occur as Ashburton could not field a team. Banks and Pro fessions won by default.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Management Committee the New Zealand Cricket Council decided to abandon the proposal to send a New Zealand team to Australia next season.
A correspondent notes Opawa Bowling Club rules include a clause banning Hynor on its greens. Fort members oppose the decision citing disruption of ancient traditions and the club’s represented interests.
A letter claims Baxter's Magic Pills relieved chronic lumbago after a doctor’s discouraging verdict. The writer credits quick pain relief and a full cure to Baxter's Silver-Coated Anti-Neuralgic Pills, urging readers to obtain from chemists and stores.
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