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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement urges motorists to invest £226 in a Dot Vulcaniser claiming automatic operation no tyre scorching and a money back guarantee if it fails. It promises longer tyre life and up to 60 percent reduction in tyre bills, warns about cuts letting sand and water rot fabric and cause blowouts, and directs readers to visit the garage for a demonstration.
A 60,000-user endorsement touts the new Overland as the peak of motor car construction. The model is big, fast, powerful, and spacious with many improvements boosting value and popularity in the Dominion. The electric self starter is described as practical and reliable, operating without gears or bearings.
Canterbury rugby fixtures on Saturday produced shocks as Linwood upset leaders Albion at Lancaster Park Oval while Merivale defeated Old Boys at Richmond Park. Canterbury College defeated Sydenham on the south ground and Christchurch beat Marist at the west ground. A large crowd watched the St Albans Addington clash as Linwood edged Lanwood in a tight finish.
Wellington May 18 The league football team selected for the Australian tour includes backs Bradley W Kelly P Robsielle Miller Wellington W J Mitchell Canterbury G Manning H Daval Hawkes Bay Reke Rotorua K Iverson C Webb A Asher A Callan Auckland and forwards Bryne Wellington C J Pearce CG Auld Canterbury H Hayward Thames J Rukutai R Mitchell C Savory CG King S Walters J Clark Auckland C J Pearce named captain Selection Committee Pearce Hayward and Kelly must confirm by Wednesday with secretary Mr Oakley Auckland or replaced by others Team departs Wellington May 30 with likely match against Wellington before leaving Dr Thacker Christ Church manager.
Otago slated to host this year's New Zealand Cross Country Championship likely in August or September. The event has a long association with Otago, which has played a major role since its inception. A touring American track team, sanctioned by James E Sullivan of the A A U, may visit New Zealand and Australia in November. England dominates the Paris Easter cross country with Bouin leading. France placed second with Keyser third, while Ireland did not send a team.
News from the Indrabarah reports the Stormbird proximity and favorable winds as the steamer tows the vessel. The ship lies alongside under good conditions with anchor set by 12 20 p m Sunday and lines laid to the ship.
Berlin reports incendiary fires destroyed two large timber yards at Lübeck and a fine ship. The fires were noted on May 18 with damage attributed to arson. Authorities urge caution as investigations continue.
Preparations are underway for an Australian produce exhibition in Amsterdam from June to October. The High Commissioner's office has arranged a Ghent Exhibition display of two series of Mograph pictures illustrating Australian life and resources.
An explosion at the Ogara Coal Company's Imperial mine in Bell's Valley, New York, killed two men and fatally injuring three others. Sixteen miners remain entombed as rescuers work to reach them.
In Wellington an inquest into the Bank of New South Wales clerk Coker's death returned a verdict that a revolver was accidentally discharged while examined. Other local reports note drownings and accidents across Auckland Wellington Willington Nelson Invercargill plus a fatal cab accident in Camaru.
British Trade Commissioner W. G. Wickham told a New Zealand Herald representative that New Zealand has a bright future if it becomes more populous and expands manufacturing. He urged population growth to attract industry, cheaper production through efficiency, and better land use while noting immigration is insufficient and land prices must not be inflated to deter newcomers.
The International Hairdressers' Congress in London prescribes a simple updo with minimal chignon and no fringe over the ears, promoting a streamlined, modest style for ladies. An accompanying ad touts Baxter's Gang Preserver to strengthen lungs and restore energy, priced at 1s 10d.
An event features a display titled Swift, with demonstrations of phonographs and a Shap Window show. The venue is Methven Show Grounds and takes place around April 10 with items including jewellery water and electro plate.
Waving Sawmilling announces supply of building timber in all sizes plus materials for sheep yards. The firm offers timber and related building supplies for rural properties and farmers.
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