Midnight Sun Wins Adelaide Cup at 1500 Sovs
The Adelaide Cup over 1 mile 5 furlongs saw Midnight Sun ridden by Lowe win in 2 minutes 50 seconds. Greek Hire led to the straight, with Aurifer and Mountain Princess close behind, as 23 starters contest the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
EL J. Watt
Multitori la
Notte
J. Mawhbey
Hymettus
Merton
Flavus
Queen Bird
Broadsword
Aurifer
Mountain Princess
Midnight Sun
Lowe
Domain Remuneration Sparks Borough Council Debate
In a mayoral annual statement, the Domain and its Curator are praised for improvements including a high pressure water supply to pavilions. Council members debate salary levels and housing. Dr Stewart opposes a raise, noting the Curator already earns £150 and a free house with firewood. The issue is tabled with votes recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Davis
Stewart
Cr Ferriman
Ee Cr Priest
Readhead
Cy Stewart
New Film Show Delayed by Shipping Trouble
A faulty delivery system caused a delay in last night’s screening at His Majesty's Theatre. Christchurch theatres faced the same issue as Wellington boats were late due to bad weather, so no changes were made. A few detective films were shown and free passes were offered for another night. The new programme will be shown tonight.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Christchurch
Wellington
North Hants and Surrey Draw in London Cricket Match
London reporters note a drawn match between North Hants and Surrey. Surrey needed 58 runs with 55 minutes remaining and fell after losing six wickets for twenty one.
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London
North Hants
Surrey
Australasian Tennis Association Accepts Paris Agreement
The Australasian Tennis Association has decided to accept the agreement drafted at the Paris international conference, as reported from Sydney on May 13. The decision was received at 9 40 a.m. local time.
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Sydney
Australasian Tennis Association
Paris
Billiards match Gray v Aiken advances to 16000 up
George Gray concedes 2000 points and starts a match against Aiken set to 16000 up. Aiken leads with 169, including a 472 break, while Gray has 27. The event unfolds as the two vie for control in a high stake billiards duel.
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Sydney
George Gray
Aiken
Gray
New Zealand Rugby League Team Sets Australia Tour
The New Zealand representative league team will depart Wellington May 30 for a six week tour in Australia. Selections on Saturday will determine the squad under selectors Wynyard McDonald Bryce and Brunsden. Seven matches are planned in New South Wales and Queensland with a Sydney game set for June 7. The squad aims to be first class and fully available.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Australia
Wellington
Jessrs
W. T. Wynyard
A. McDonald
W. 3. Bryce
A. Brunsden
New South Wales
Queensland
Sydney
Cort
Avai
Mayfield and Lismore Clubs Swap Close Rugby Affairs
In a Saturday match the Mayfield and Lismore clubs played a tough game with a narrow margin, ultimately finishing six points apart. The report notes a hard fought contest with fair play from both sides and determined efforts from key players.
District hockey team names for Domain ground match
The district will play against H A L S from New Zealand at Domain ground tomorrow. The lineup includes T I Watt H C Amos D Moore G Smith A Malh charm 2 areh D MrKenzie L J Watt and W Willcocks with subs W Clark and W Digby. Players are urged to bring spare sticks for the match.
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H.als
New
Auckland Police Traffic Control Plan Discussed
May 12 Auckland Government replies to a City Council deputation on police oversight of city traffic. Hon A L Herdman says 12 extra constables would be needed at a cost of £2700 and will confer with Commissioner Cullen. A Discharged Prisoners Aid Society plea for Government help is noted, with Herdman promising to raise it with the Justice Under-Secretary.
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Herdman
Assist Nature and Costiveness Remedies Endorsed
A fragment promotes De Morse's Indian Root Pills as a family remedy for costiveness. It claims pills cause no weakness or sickness and advise taking one to four pills daily until bowels move and health returns. A testimonial from Jacob Munile of Dunedin supports Morse's pills as laxative and blood purifier.
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Ming
de Morse
Jacob Munile
Oge’s Corner
Dunedin
Py Morse
Athaw
Warner's Rust-proof Corsets Guaranteed Not to Rust
Draper stocks Warner's corsets promising rust proof design and lifetime assurance, with every pair guaranteed not to rust break or tear.
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Warner
Draper
Warner's
Ashburton Borough Serial Committee Meeting Notes
The monthly meeting approved a annual subscription to Ashburton Technical School funds and accepted Miss G Thwaites resignation as she leaves for Auckland. It refused the Rugby Union room hire, reported school attendances and roll figures, and considered inspector reports.
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Borough
Messrs
B. T. Missen
T. H. Andrill
T. Hayes
W. G. Hiller
W. G. Roberts
T. M. Clark
J. R. Burgin
Ashburton Technical School
Auckland
Ashburton County Rugby Union
Allenton
Hayes
Willier
Messrs Roberts and Watson
W. H. Collins
Missionary's Story Illuminates Katanga's Riches and Rail Link
Mr J Alexander Clarke described Katanga in the Congo Free State where a copper belt drives Anglo-Belgian investment. He detailed the Star of Congo mine, a Cape to Chiro rail branch, and a planned line to Bukuma, linking Cape Town to Boma. Clarke cited 15 mission stations, hundreds of natives educated, and his 14 years as a pioneer missionary witnessing dramatic change.
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Katanga
Congo Free State
Star of Congo
Cape To Chiro
Bukuma
Lualaba
Congo
Ould
Capetown
Boma
J.alexander Clarke
Tancred Street
Tr Clarke
Skating Rink At Theatre Royal Draws Crowd
The Theatre Royal skating rink remains well patronised with a fairly full floor last evening and will be open again this evening.
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Theatre Royal
Hean's Essence Cough Syrup Buy and Save
BUSINESS NOTICES promote Hean's Essence to make a home cough medicine. Claim 8 bottles output for price of one by using 4 tablespoons sugar 3 treacle in half pint hot water, add one bottle Hean's Essence. Suggests affordable remedy for sore throats and tickling coughs.
Discharged Prisoners Aid Seeks Help From Auckland Official
Deputation from the Discharged Prisoners Aid Society asks Hon A L Herdman in Auckland for government assistance. Herdman\npromises to raise the issue before the proper authority as other locations had their requests granted. The notice mentions rheumatism and related complaints and endorses a remedy advertised as effective.
Dot Vulcaniser Promises Tyre Savings and Easy Use
Advert warns motorists to invest £223 in the Dot Vulcaniser claiming automatic operation and child friendly use. It pledges to lengthen tyre life and cut tyre bills by 50 percent with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform. The copy urges inspection at the garage to see how to avoid tire trouble and blowouts.
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Fletcher Bros
Ramsmakers
Blair
Nickeu
UTC
Letcher Bros
Cash Supply Store
Press Association
Hayward‘s Pictures
Cricket
Gray v. Aiken
TOR Australia
Lismore and
Mayefield
Mayfield
Lismore
Iitter
Geninds
Saurday
Hockey
Assist Nature
Westport
State
Pelawmain
Aberdare
Kaitangata
Mt. Somers
Tucker's, Limited
Ashburton
P.O
Timber
ASK Grocers
A. L. Herdman
Esi
Mousaads
Raven Tea
All Grocers
Webber & Smily, Limited
Ladies & Gentlemens
East Seashburton
Essisc
Prige
Burnett
Street
E.vane
F.P.O.C
Opt. D
N.Z. Optical Association
East Street
Ashourton
Bornington
Gil
H. E. Bonnington
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