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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 16, 1913

Page

3

Egmont R C Winter Meeting Results at New Plymouth

Egmont Racing Club held its winter meeting at New Plymouth in fine weather with a large crowd. Kanaki, Ineuru, Neatimaru and Invader led several sprints and handicaps, with Leonta, Master Lupin and other rivals securing wins in a day of brisk speculation.

New Plymouth Egmont Racing’ Club Kanaki Wild Lupin Yankee Doodle Smin Ineuru Katua Imin Neatimaru Supreme Bismarck Opeke Invader Koumali Rangikapua Sepey Ridicule Ratana

Films at His Majesty's Theatre Offer Mixed Education and Entertainment

A fresh programming at His Majesty's Theatre last night featured Animal Preservation an educational showcase of stuffing and mounting wildlife scenes, Suzanne a light comedy, The Psychology of Fear a drama with a strong plot, and a scenic Rouen study. It includes It Is Never Too Late to Mend and other shorts with New Zealand drill display. The entire bill repeats tonight and Saturday.

His Majesty's Theatre Suzie Suzanne Rouen Normandy Parliament Charles Reade New Zealand Newtown Park

American team to face Australia in Davis Cup

The Davis Cup sees America represented by McLoughlan Williams Hacket and Littlewill in a match against Australia. The lineup was released in New York on May 15.

New York McLoughlan Williams Hacket Littlewill America Australia

Auckland Seeks Change of Auckland Australia Match Date

New Zealand Rugby Union management committee in Wellington refused Auckland’s request to move the August 27 match against the Australian team to the following Saturday due to the Saturday half-holiday. A suggestion to play Australians versus Bay of Plenty at Rotorua on August 27 was also declined as the programme cannot be altered.

Wellington New Zealand Rugby Union Auckland W. Parata Bay of Plenty Rotorua

New Zealand Bowling Council Keeps Dunedin Championship

At a Dunedin meeting of the New Zealand Bowling Association Council presided over by Mr J J Marlow Auckland was informed the council cannot change the plan. The first championship tournament will remain in Dunedin despite the exhibition prompting the suggestion.

New Zealand Bowling Association Council Dunedin J. J. Marlow Auckland New Zealand Duinedin

Nomai Barque Reported Missing and Found

Auckland telegrams indicate the barque Nomai, listed missing by Lloyds since December, may be the vessel sighted near Mongonui Bluff last week. She departed Newcastle July 10 for South America and Antofagasta, with no further word after setting to sea.

Auckland Nomai Lloyds Mongonui Bluff Newcastle South America Antofagasta de Nomai Maryport Scotland

Restoring Animation Experiments From Frozen Specimens

New York reports from May 4 describe Hopkins University tests in Baltimore reviving animals after thirty days in liquid air. Frogs rats snails and fish thawed after weeks appeared healthy with intestines removed prior to freezing not preventing revival.

New York Hopkins’. University Baltimore Scott The University

Kitchener Surrounded by Cobras at Cairo Races

Lord Kitchener witnessed a cobra nest at Cairo races when a cobra twelve feet long surfaced from a door area. A snakecharmer attempted to lure the snakes with music. Five deadly cobras moved into the crowd before being killed amid a frenzied reaction.

London Lord Kitchener Cairo Lord Kitcherer Exytians

Ingleside Season Opens With Scottish Dance

The Ashburton County Scottish Society held its first Ingleside of the season at the Orange Hall last night with 25 couples dancing. Terris's Band supplied the music, ladies provided supper, and Mr JF McIntyre acted as Master of Ceremonies.

Ashburton

Accidents and Deaths Across New Zealand Casts

Reported incidents from Auckland Hamilton Napier and Wellington detail self inflicted gunshot by Edward Williams after quarrel with his wife. G N Bradbury railway guard dies from injuries after shunting accident at Otorchanga. W J Belford storeman dies from poisoning after ingesting carbolic cresylic acids. Mrs Gale in Shannon loses child to fire and is badly burned herself.

Auckland Edward, Williams Rouigho Fred Jia Hamilton G. N. Bradbury Otorchanga Jeeves Tawa Bradbury Ao Crossing Napier WJ. Beiford Williams and Kettle, Ltd Wellington Shannon Gale

Divorce Case Heard in Supreme Court Over Alleged Affair

The Auckland Supreme Court examined the divorce case Thomas John Craig petitioner v Zilla Aurora respondent and Henry Hargrave bank clerk of Sydney as co respondent amid evidence of affectionate letters. The respondent denied misconduct and claimed only affection was exchanged. The hearing was adjourned.

Auckland Supreme Court Thomas John Craig Zilla Aurora Craig Henry Hargrave Sydney Nothti

Wanted Scotswoman to teach catechism in Anglo India ad

An Allaha bad advertisement seeks a strong God fearing Scotchwoman to teach the Shorter Catechism and manage a boy aged five with original sin. Salary required to Pioneer Press. Also a Baxter lung remedy ad promises quick chest relief and tissue healing.

King Solomon Allahabad Pioneer Press

Hean's Essence cough mixture sold at 1/6

Concentrated cough remedy in a single bottle to mix with treacle sugar and water. Produces a pint of cough syrup said to be better than ready made varieties and suitable for all ages from babyhood to grandparentage. Sold by medicine dealers or sent by post from Hean Chemist Wanganui.

Hean Wanganui

Dot Vulcaniser promises simple automatic tyre care

The Dot Vulcaniser is presented as a simple reliable device that cannot scorch tyres and can be operated by a child. It carries a money back guarantee if it fails to perform and claims to lengthen tyre life while cutting tyre bills by half.

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