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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
3
The Tennis Association in London announced that a Davis Cup team will tour Australia regardless of winning the preliminary rounds. The decision underscores commitment to international competition and touring plans proceed even if the home challenge fails.
Inman sails to spend ten weeks in Australia then Australia to Canada and offers to meet Reece in a match for 250 pounds a side. Harverson and Diggle post scores with a 242 break. Lindrum and Williams in standing match with scores listed including high breaks.
At Napier on June 26 the Steeplechase Meeting opened in fine weather before a large crowd. Hurdles winner Nedra with Julian second and Wai Pureksz third. Tyrannie I wins Petone Steeplechase. Kilosteri takes Stewards Handicap. Captain Jingle wins Napier Steeplechase. Blend captures Ladies Bracelet. Ifish wins Ahuriri Hurdle Handicap. Ceylon wins Settlers Hack Handicap. Totalisator bets reach £16,670 versus £9,479 last year’s first day.
A sensational theft occurred at Pukekohe as the racehorse Sonltoria and a younger horse vanished from Belmont stables after a 4.30 pm feeding. Footprints show a path to a waiting gig, with the mare's cover left behind. Police search and public concern follow a high value brood mare with a storied record including the King Edward Memorial Handicap and Takapuna Cup. The incident echoes earlier pushranging thefts, and authorities warn the mare would be hard to hide or race in the Dominion.
Ashburton Red defeated Rakai Blue 88 to nil on the Ashburton Domain. Ashburton built the lead with early tries by Hopkins Hyland and Terris while Rakia faced a short, understrength side and struggled to mount a reply.
Ashburton staved off the assault as full time sounded with Hox ores 28-6. Tries were scored by H Hyland W Terris (2) and 3 Reeves, with W Tutty converting from a road kick. Referee was I B Robilliard.
The Dieppe postfight melee after the Charpentier Klaus bout tempts a setback for boxing in France. The piece argues that modern boxing relies too much on knockouts and defensive tactics, suggesting scoring reforms to restore brisk, entertaining exchanges while preserving safety.
A local reader endorses Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and kidney distress. The testimonial describes relief from a long standing weak back and notes family benefit with continued effectiveness over ten years. Sold in Sydney stores and by mail order, the ad urges buyers to insist on Doan's.
It was expected that J Baillie who oversees the British collection would arrive in Dunedin but a family death keeps him away for a few days. Trustees report all gallery pictures are removed and the British collection will be unpacked and hung once he arrives.
Interpreter Sam Mai oha of Waimate North NZ reports relief from rheumatic knee pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says the pain subsided and he regained full limb use and has since recommended it to others. Sold by all chemists and shorekeepers. 50
A full Theatre Royal audience enjoyed a varied program led by Mrs John Torrester Mus B Sc directing. Performers included Messrs Gardner Craighead Sutherland Walker Anderson Chapman Gardner Hall and Claridge with violin solo Ungarisch and Nocturne. The Temperance Band quartet Town and Country drew an encore and Mrs Hall delivered strong numbers with an encore including Hush a ba birdie.
John Orr and O offer shop worn 4TE renders at reduced prices. Worth 208, asking 14s, others at 15s, selling at 10s. Only about a dozen available.
Advert reads as a medicine pitch touting Bonnington Emulsion of Nood Liver Oil as a perfect remedy for coughs chest and lung ailments. Bottled at price two shillings sixpence per bottle.
Mail closings listed by time and routes for Ashburton region with daily and weekly variations. Includes mixed timetables for Timaru Christchurch Dunedin Wellington and other towns plus late fee info and scattered regional names such as Porowhita Onihi Green Street and Seaview.
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