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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
3
The notice advertises a selection of prepared fish specialties offered for sale. Each package is guaranteed fresh and wholesome. Fish are marketed as suitable for the Lenten season, holiday camp meals, luncheons, or occasional relishes.
The six days cycle race in Melbourne concluded with Spiers first, McNamara second, Woolcott third. Won by a wheel in a tight finish.
Sydney report notes Pirato of America defeated Morey the West Australian lightweight champion in twelve rounds. Brisbane report states Jerome the aboriginal boxer beat Souter in seventeen rounds.
Paradise defeats Tremblay in straight falls to become world champion. The match lasted fifty five minutes for the first fall and fifteen minutes for the second. Tremblay had held the title for seven years.
The Canadian team for the Davis Cup includes Tt. B. Fane, B. UF. Schwengers, and L. G. May. In Melbourne the Autumn tennis tourney saw A. and P. O'Hara Wood surprise by defeating Freath and Dunlop 11-9 6-4 6-4.
Gyeling Club’s Dormer set a New Zealand record over 1000 yards in 2 min 13.5 sec at the Auckland carnival, beating Harding by .23.6 sec. L. J. Mark won the 10 yards 3 championship in 10 1-8 sec, with J. Mulvihill second.
Victoria Racing Club opened its Autumn meeting in Melbourne with strong attendance and lively racing. Relievo, ridden by Connor, won the 2000 sovereigns Newmarket Handicap by two lengths from Jolly Beggar with Kirn a further length back. time 1 minute 14.4 seconds.
Angling reports indicate Canterbury fishing streams are clear today with accessible waters for trout and river anglers. Local guides note good conditions for daytime catches and steady rivers in the region.
Paris reports the English delegate represents Australasia on the newly formed International Tennis Board which has accorded Australia equal votes with the granted nations.
In the Monte Carlo semi final Wilding defeated Decugis 6-0 in the first set and 6-0 in the second, dominating play to secure a spot in the final.
Adelaide reports show South Australia scoring 368 in their first innings led by Crawford 168 and Mayne 43 while Matthews took four wickets. Victoria replied 209 in their first innings with Armstrong 72 and Ransford 65 before South Australia’s second innings loss of one wicket for 70 with Hayne 61 not out.
Fairfield Cricket Club won by 17 runs after Temperance posted 63 and Fairfield 82 at the Domain. Bowling highlights include Blackie taking five for 31 for Fairfield and Knages with three for 24 for Temperance, Stayt and Ockleshaw contributing for Fairfield with timely strikes.
In Sydney the New South Wales ladies 100yd title was captured by Miss Panny Durack with a strong run. In Dunedin the Otago 100yds championship at St. Clair Baths saw J Dawson win the provincial challenge cup and gold medal in 72 seconds with ten entrants competing.
In Auckland region bowling match New Plymouth touring team edged the Auckland side by one point at Bowling Green. The scoreline shows New Plymouth G1 defeating Auckland 90 in a close contest with both sides exchanging leads.
Athletics report from Auckland Amateur Athletic, detailing events and results from the May meeting. Summary notes performances by local runners and record times achieved during the meet.
A fragmented verse depicts a Highland cottage by the sobbing sea as a soul nears eternity. The speaker, a Scotswoman named Jaddie, muses whether God’s heaven will honor the heather, broom, and “bonny Scotsman” of the beloved lad.
A dream journeys through the four seasons as a hidden bird sings of spring Then the dreamer observes summer autumn and winter among birds blossoms and harvests before winter returns and the dream ends with longing for spring.
After months of deliberation Berlin authorities plan a city wide division into ten districts each hosting a continuation school for women after a three year course in trade and commercial studies and housekeeping. A shop assistant special school is planned and Finnish women gain further recognition with vote rights leading to broader civic roles. Church Law Commission contemplates more ecclesiastical lay positions.
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