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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

2

Red Cross Society debate over 50 pounds for Naval Heroes Fund

A large Royal Red Cross meeting debated whether the society could donate 50 pounds to the Naval Heroes Fund. After discussion and legal doubts, the majority agreed to start a separate fund instead and to forward Sailors Day expenses to the Borough Council. The treasurer reported a bank balance of 1118 pounds 58 shillings 7 pence.

Red Cross Society Naval Heroes' Fund K. Galbraith Aff Galbraith Minister of Internal Affairs D. Woogrid W. EK. Watson Red Cross Societies Naval Heroes’ Fund Red Cross J. B. Christian J. Watson Patriotic Society Christian Mc Nicoll Lyttelton Galbraith Watson W.P. Tal W. Ty. Tall Lady Liverpool Fund Mra Watson

Williamstown Steeplechase Feature At Williamstown Club

At the Williamstown Racing Club meeting the principal event, the Williamstown Steeplechase over two miles for 500 sovs, resulted with Bullawarra first by a length and a half. Naznarra and West Away followed, in a race of ten starters, time 4 minutes 2 seconds.

Melbourne Williamstown Racing Club Williamstown N. .Falkiner Bullawarra Simon—Nacrite A. B. A. O’connor Carbiner

Napier Park Meeting Closes With Heavy Going

Napier June 24 Napier Park Racing Club concludes its winter meeting before a large crowd the going very heavy investments totalisator £15590 for the day £30064 for the meeting compares with £41984 last year Park Steeplechase Bravest first Queen s Post second Nita third Captain Macky The Chef and Precious Metal fell time 1 31 5 sec Hunt Club Steeplechase Waipara para first Korirangi second Korangi third Poraite Hurdle Handicap Satyrax first Aruake second Austin third time 3 33 Newstead Hack Handicap St Omer first Cherry Blossom second Colonnade third time 1 38 15 sec

Napier Napier Park Racing Club Park Queen’s Post Nita Captain Macky Chef Precious Metal Smin

Darcy Knocks Out Smith in Australian Heavyweight Title

In Sydney on June 25 Les Darcy defeated Dave Smith by knockout in the twelfth round to claim the heavyweight championship of Australia.

Sydney Australia Les Darcy Dave Smith

Boxer's Death Attributed To Misadventure In London Bout

In London on June 23 the coroner ruled Louis Hood died from misadventure after an injury in a featherweight bout with opponent Hardcastle at the National Sporting Club. Hood sustained fatal injuries during the match.

London Louis Hood Hood Hardcastle National Sporting Club

Ulster Nationalists Back Lloyd George Proposal

The Ulster Nationalist Conference votes 475 to 266 in London to accept Lloyd George's settlement plan for the Irish problem. The official announcement confirms the decision reached on June 24.

London Ulster Nationalist Conference Lloyd George Trish

A Few of the Many Offerings

A brief note lists diverse offerings under a heading about the Absolute and a reference to a final or last item.

Ulster Nationalists Conference Signals Redmond Ultimatum

London June 24 The Ulster Nationalists Conference met six hours voting county by county Air J Redmond warned he would not lead the Irish Nationalist Party on public platforms if proposals were rejected. Armagh delegates opposed while Antrim supported the proposals and support grew thereafter.

London Air J. Redmond Trish Nationalist Armagh Antrim

Proposals condemned in joint letter on Ireland crisis

In a press letter, Lord Balfour of Burleigh and other peers condemn Lloyd George proposals as dangerous to the Empire. They warn the go as you please system injures Ireland credit, risk of German influence, and say Redmond could not govern amid Sinn Fein.

London Fane Lord Balfour of Burleigh Lord Cromer Lord Halsbury Lord Aiddleton Lord Salisbury Ireland Redmond Sinn Fein Lloyd George

Baxter's Lung Preserver Promoted for Coughs and Colds

An extended promotion for Baxter's Lung Preserver claims over 60 years of trusted use. It is described as the remedy for coughs colds sore throats and chronic chest complaints and is sold in a ten penny bottle via chemists or storekeepers.

Felle Wilcox Baxter

My Uney Flair Lotion at Boanington's Pharmacy

A note advertises My Uney Flair Lotion as a home necessity for children and schools. It promotes head cleanliness and scalp health and lists Boanington's Pharmacy as the seller.

Boanington

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