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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
3
Old Boys defeated Southern Cross 82 to 0 at the Domain in a colourless match. The Blacks benefited from an untrained scratch side. Ashburton forfeited a Methven game due to a car breakdown. Juniors: Ashburton beat Old Boys 24 to 0.
Old Boys dominated Southern Cross with Farrell starring in open play. Cowan added two tries and goals, pushing the tally to 32 while Southern Cross struggled for scoring and finished with a blank in the final minutes.
Ashburton beat Old Boys 24 points to nil in a one sided junior match. Crawford Shell McKay Stoddart Porter and Childs scored tries for Ashburton with Childs Bas McKay and Hell among the best. Old Boys highlights came from Bonnington Jeffs and Mason under referee Mr O'Brien.
The Australian Olympic team is announced with swimmers F Ti Resuvenaire Yoon Stedman H Hay WH Herald and K Kirkland from Victoria and NSW, athletes WW Want George Parker T Steton Hewitt, cyclists Gerald Halnin and King.
Gerald Patterson of Victoria lines up for lawn tennis while noted swimmer T Solomon plans a visit to Antwerp to provide services and possibly compete. The relocation signals multi discipline participation by prominent Australian athletes.
The Auckland Racing Club contributes £50 to the Olympic Games fund. Each of the five rowing clubs in Auckland will receive a donation from the same body.
Boxing contests at Choral Hall in Christchurch feature HMS Renown crew champions against Canterbury representatives. Referee Colonel Chaffey, judges Lieutenant Richards and Mr R H March, announcer Mr F W Johnston. Bouts of three rounds with durations two minutes two rounds and three minutes one round. Renown's men finish five wins to Christchurch four.
In Sydney a six-rink bowling contest saw Waverley defeat the New Zealand bowlers by 138 to 97. The match highlighted Waverley’s strength on home soil against touring kiwis.
Sporting Timaru reports the South Canterbury Jockey Club autumn meeting ended in fine weather. Totalisator funds reached £20,424 10s, up from £17,809 last year, with the meeting total at £37,436 10s versus £35,051 previously. Concluding results list Tomuka Hack Handicap won by Pitprap 1 Gish Elegance 2 Lima 3 by a length. Seadown Welter Murihiku 1 Cave Rock 2 Braid 3 won easily by half a length. Time 3mim Ldsec and 1min Ldsec.
A cold wind eased as a large crowd attended the Memont meeting at Egmont on May 13. The totalisator handled £38,852 on the second day, up from last year, with meeting totals at £69,741 versus £60,460. Winners include Mokoia Handicap income Jut land Egmont Park 8 by a neck. Shorts Handicap Big Push Quin iro 2 Samarang 3 by a length. Manaia Handicap Marqueteur I Simon 2 Perfect Day 3 by a head. Borough Hack Handicap Tame Tox 1 Rebuff 2 Otaura Kid 3 by a head. Time records listed for each race.
Goldwyn release Heartsease starring Tom Moore as a young composer chasing love and opera success. English-set scenes and an opera performance create a striking centerpiece praised for natural acting and bright presentation. Supporting items include Gazette topical, A Tour of Westland from New Zealand, and The Man of Might episode four. The same programme repeats tonight.
The comedy drama Possum Paddock by Kate Howarde debuts at Theatre Royal Monday evening in Wellington. A farm centered plot features domestic feuds with a company led by Fred Macdonald Jack Kirby and Kate Howarde herself. Box plan open at The Bristol.
The Theatre Royal hosted J and N Tait's Deldies a four act comedy that delighted a full house. The cast earned praise through polished acting led by Vivie Powrie and George Bryant as the tough old bachelor. The piece celebrates wholesome humor and the charm of youthful antics.
The review lauds the cast led by Bert Ransom and Ernita Laselles for strong solo work and convincing English girl portrayal. Georgia Harvey and others earn approval as the mother and supporting players. The company is praised as a cohesive, entertaining ensemble delivering a pleasing performance.
A fragment from a kindergarten classroom poem about weather, health, and peppermint lights. The text playful mentions damp air, wheeze, and Gum-nut Babies in a childlike mood with casual, uneven phrasing.
Listing of cleaning items incl lead banister nails mops brooms and brass at Ibbotson and Ron.
A compact sale listing advertises large stocks of cartridges including Smokeless and Nitro Special brands. The text references low prices and mentions a dealer located on East Street in Burton with mentions of Hley s and Bonax styles.
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