Ashburton Marathon Race Leads To City Victory
Ashburton hosted a marathon with 22 entrants including Miles Dickson, G McKnight and W F Simpson. The 18 mile 7 chain course from Rakala to Ashburton Domain produced a strong finish under fine weather with Dickson winning. Officials included D Wood as referee and C A C Hardy as starter.
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C. A. C. Hardy
M.P
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W. Nosworthy
J. F. Washman
J. I. Grierson
A. J. Muller
George Hardy
E. S. Levergedge
J. Davison
W. Q. Roberts
Messis G, Smart
BH. Cardale
J. Cordner
W. Lambie
G. H. Buchanan
T. McDonald
J. Brown
A.C.C
A.C
Messig J. Wildermoth
Frank Pritchard
A.A.C
F. LB. Robilliard
Yyrnell
Mickle
Mullin
H. E. Curtis
Marathon Race Excites Crowds at Rakaia and Chertsey
The Rakaia start drew a large crowd as Dickson led from the front, with Moore, Simpson, and McKnight close behind. In Chertsey and Dromore the field streamed past landmarks, with Dickson finishing at 3.35 pm and Moore 3.37 pm amid cheers. Simpson followed at 3.44 pm.
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Rakaia
G. A. ©. Hardy
Chertsey
Dickson
Simpson
Chertsey Hotel
Moore
McKnight
Thornton
McIntosh
Campbell
Parker
Bamford
Hill
Gibson
Brown
Dromore
Daily
Thorndon
Ashburton Amateur Club Athletes Shine In Local Meet
Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club hosted a varied programme at Domain Oval with ideal weather and strong turnout. Notable results include A Jones winning the 100 yards Maiden Handicap by six yards in 1.1 seconds, and H J Hamilton edging H Murray in the 100 yards hurdle handicap by three inches. The New Zealand amateur record for 100 yards was contested with H B Burdekin and F Q Knowles leading in heats, Knowles ultimately taking top final placing as Sinclair finished close behind.
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A.A.C
A.C
Auckland
Hill
Simpson
Britain
Australia
G. McNnight
Domain Oval
Ashburton
Jones
Kingston
D. R. Nottingham
K. Rollitt
D. Black
D. McGallum
J. Church
A. Hewson
A. McDonald
D. Morrison
IK. Tremain
D. Smith
H. J. Hamilton
Owe
H. St. Murray
Ove
C. A. Ferguson
Hamilton
Murray
Ferguson
New Zealand
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A. J. Jones
C. R. Nottingham
F. Q. Knowles
R. A. Sinclair
B. McWhirter
F. O. Knowles
Sinclair
Ashburton High School
R. Soal
R. Jones
K. Hollitt
Ashburton Borough School
L. B. Webster
W. T. McPherson
R. Opie
H. St. A. Murray
W. J. Steele
Guy Haskins
Opie
E. A. Ferguson
Bin
BE. W. Cardale Ger
A. J. Fechney
Qin
J. O. Knowles
Idyds
TF. B. Turdekin
BR. B. McWhirter
Lyd
Boxing Telegram Reports Draw Between Eliott and Fitajonn in Sydney
Officials received a telegram stating Bill Eliott fought a twenty round draw with Fitajonn in Sydney in a highly scientific exhibition. Eliott is matched to fight Sid Sullivan with the bout set for Friday. Captain Edwin telegraphed today about northerly winds and a fall in the glass.
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South Canterbury
Bill Eliott
Fitajonn
Sydney
Australia
Tliott
Sid Sullivan
Edwin
Deaths from Gear Meat roof collapse at Petone works
Wellington reports several injuries after a steel roof collapsed during construction at Gear Meat Company's Petone works. Samuel Wilson died at hospital from a compound leg fracture. Stanley Sowner sustained multiple injuries and Thomas Cross, a footballer, was hurt. Cause blamed on heat-induced buckling. eleven two-ton principals involved. Christchurch notes cabman Isaac Randell died after a fall from his cab. An inquest returned accidental death. Dunedin reports Andrew Geddes Kerr found dead on Town Belt. no foul play suspected. he was married and suffered insomnia.
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Wellington
Gear Meat Company
Petone
Samuel Wilson
Amon
Stanley Sowner
Thomas Cross
Christchurch
Isaac Randell
Dicky
Dunedin
Andrew Geddes Kerr
Fruit Fly Regulations Questioned by Government Biologist
Wellington March 25. Mr Kirk a Government Biologist counters Auckland’s claim of a backdown over fruit fly actions. He says there has been no withdrawal and explains the islanders will be given a chance by not demanding certificates on the next two steamers.
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Per Presa Association
Wellington
Auckland
Department
Kirk
Timaru Race Meeting Concludes with Welter and Cup Wins
From Timaru March 24 25 the South Canterbury Races conclude day one with White Cockade Zetland Cute winning the President's Welter by two and a half lengths and Tikitere Dabchick Tremulous winning the Timaru Cup by a length. Hack Race Federal Merry Las Fanny Free win by two lengths. Nursery Handicap Houtade St Felix Applegarth win easily. Flying Handicap Lady CGrizain Sea King Petrogna win by a neck. March 25 continuation shows Temuka Handicap Federal and Montreal dead heat for first with British Pearl, Seadown Welter Chief Lochiel Jupulite Bearte 38 with Bearte winning by half a length in 1 minute 43 seconds.
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Cute
Tikitere
Dabchick
Tremulous
Federal
Merry Las
Fanny Free
Imin
Houtade
St. Felix
Applegarth
Lady Cgrizain
Sea King
Petrogna
South Canterbury Jockey Club
Montreal
Dsee
Seadown Welter
Wellington load trie light department profile profit
For eleven months of the current financial year the Wellington electricity department has posted a profit of £4090. This record notes the period, currency and amount without speculation on causes or future outlook.
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Wellington
Tev G B Linglis Trip Blessing Service Note
A Sunday School room gathering will host the God-speed service for Tev G. B Linglis during his trip to the Old Country. The event occurs on Thursday, April 1st.
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Old Country
Shop space for let in Mail and Guardian Buildings
TiE undersigned offers shop on ground floor Burnett Street with 18 ft frontage and 40 ft depth. Possession immediate. Previous tenant to dispose of gas fittings windows counters and partitions at reasonable price. Full particulars and terms on application.
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Mail and Guardian
Burnett Street
Westminster
Stewart Dawson
New Zealand Railways Time Table Alterations April First
Alterations effective from Thursday April 1 update express services Christchurch to Invercargill and return with intermediate calls, plus through run to Lyttelton on select days. Morning and afternoon timetables adjusted for Ashburton Methven Mount Somers and Timaru branches. times for intermediate stations listed. full handbill available.
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Invercargill
Rakaia
Ashburton
Temuka
Timaru
Studholme
Glenavy
Oamaru
Dunedin
Rakeia
Lyttelton
Wellington
Christchurch-Ashburton
Methven
Mount Somers
Springborn
For Sale 1 Acre Dwelling Close to Town
High dry section over the Town Belt six minutes from the Post Office. A twelve month old up-to-date six room dwelling with modern conveniences. Large lofty plastered rooms, wash-house with corner sink, water laid on to bathroom wash-house and scullery. Concrete paths, good garden, strong water supply. Mr Cooper to depart soon. price reasonable. suitable buyers should inquire promptly.
Percy's Lataria Pipe Mixture Best Smoke in Town Bar
Local bar touts Percy’s Lataria pipe mixture as the best smoke in town. Patrons report a smooth, flavorful blend drawing steady crowds nightly. The spot remains a popular rendezvous for pipe enthusiasts seeking a casual, old‑world ambiance.
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R. Prercy
Latakia
Percy
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