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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
3
London reporters debate Day Comet's Derby finish after Craganour's disqualification. Bloodstock Breeders' Review editor cites photographs suggesting Day Comet placed second or third, due to screens by Craganour Aboyeur and Lytvels.
A Maori woman, Hiritai Tenata, was killed by Joe Graham in Oreore. Graham shot her with a pea rifle and died after his sister-in-law attacked him. both deaths occurred Saturday afternoon. An inquest will be opened at Ohakune, likely adjourned, with the woman's case to proceed at Raetihi.
Williams defeats Lesner in straight sets 8-6 8-6 7-5. McLoughlin beats Williams 7-4 6-4 3-6. Powell defeats Dixon 6-3 3-6 6-3 11-9. Doust over Larsen 4-6 2-16 6-0 6-4. Doust defeats Crisp 7-5 6-3 3-6 11-9. Parka McLoughlin and Fate also qualified.
In Sydney on June 29, two thousand spectators watched the Maoris beat the City and Suburban team by 31 points to 3. The visitors showed brilliance and outmatched their opponents in all phases of play.
HAwera June 28 Taranaki beat Wanganui 25 to 3 in the Canterbury Rugby Union Senior championship second round. Fine weather but heavy grounds after frosts. Merivale beat Albion on the Oval at Lancaster Park with strong forward play and solid defence. Old Boys overwhelmed a weak College. Sydenham and Christchurch drew in an even contest. Linwood defeated Marists at North Park with a clear margin.
At Timaru on Saturday the annual first and second fifteen football matches were played at the Athletic Grounds. The junior Timaru team won 26 to 6 despite a strong Ashburton effort. The first fifteens saw Timaru dominate after halftime, finishing 37 to 0.
The South Canterbury match is set for Thursday with the Ashburton Representative Ladies team. Players listed include Misses McKionain H Smith D Rigby P Humphreys M Armstrong Thomas Selmeider A Mead BR Jewson TE Trethowdy A Porter, and emergencies D Osborne Buchan and Burrows.
The Union Company's turbine steamer Wahine reached Port Chalmers at noon from Glasgow via Algiers Port Said Aden Colombo Bunbury. Light winds gave way to heavy seas in the voyage out and near New Zealand. The Wahine averaged 14 3 knots but can reach 22 knots when needed. She is billed as the fastest passenger steamer in Australasian waters and praised as steady in rough weather.
Reader note details Buenos Aires population about 1,500,000 growing at 5000 weekly, plus 45,000 houses annually. Also describes Australian election delays in Hume with a stubborn returning officer and how it stalls government business.
An advertisement promoting Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills claims they relieve kidney and back pain and other ailments. It cites Mr T Pritchard and Mrs Pritchard of Trevorton Ashburton endorsing the product, with purchase through Foster-McClellan Co. and six bottle price details.
An ad copy touts dignity manliness and solid worth as hallmarks of every suit. It emphasizes appearance and quality irrespective of price, claiming value through style. The message frames attire as a marker of character across price ranges.
Leather costs rise prompting buyers to stock up on boots bought before the increase, risking shortages for late buyers and signaling broader inflation pressure across footwear.
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