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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
3
An experienced watchmaker promotes cheap watches priced from 198 to 308 with twelve month guarantees. He claims over twenty years of practical knowledge and guarantees stock of only the best manufactured watches.
London May 21 The Football Associations Commission reports that coupon betting 1880 is prevalent and seriously menacing the game. Players participated though there is no evidence they bet on matches in which they played.
The New Zealand Rugby League appoints Dr Thacker of Christchurch and Dr Bruce of Wellington as managers for the Australian tour. No trainers will accompany the team, with a Wellington match before departure and a Christchurch match after return if grounds allow. The itinerary lists July and August games in Wellington Blenheim Auckland and other centres, plus a final move to Sydney on August 25.
A soldier seeking revenge for punishment shot and wounded a sergeant, bayoneted two policemen, and wounded his captain in his apartment before troops surrounded the suspect. The gunman was wounded and arrested after exchanges with forces.
Paris report says a man lured Dardinne, manager of a motor firm, on a test drive under pretext of purchasing a car and fired ten shots, severely wounding him before fleeing with the car. The incident occurred May 21, details from Paris police state.
The Government has completed purchases of Knowoe Park and Waiarikiki estates in Southland for subdivision into moderate sized farms. Dairying will be profitable on parts of Waiarikiki. Some estates will not be ready for settlers for months, others available almost immediately, with Hillersden likely delayed until after the New Year. Negotiations continue for further acquisitions to meet land demand.
Mr A W Burrell of Stratford demonstrates a long pendulum swinging freely shows a shift in direction due to the earth’s rotation. The experiment, aided by a frictionless suspension, aligns with the idea that surroundings move with the Earth. Also mentioned is Mr Clement Wragge’s interest in Stratford’s observatory and telescope.
In Wairoa a supplies waggon brake failed on a hill near Mohali. Trooper Fanning and others were injured. several broken ribs and a badly broken knee cap occurred. In Napier cabman D O’Donoghue died after being thrown to the ground. Captain Tonkin was badly cut. At Dannevirke Roy Dean died in a motor crash. Miss Sweetapple was his financier. In Wellington T L Armstrong was found with his throat cut after returning to the Pier Hotel. he had written of taking his life.
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence as a cheap pure drug mixable at home to make a pint of cough remedy. It claims rapid relief for coughs sore throats croup bronchitis and asthma and says it is safe for all ages without harmful drugs. The recipe is said to be easy and inexpensive and sold by Hean's Pharmacy Wan ganut New Zealand.
Auckland May 19 reports on the Worth family fortune of £4,000,000 left by a deceased uncle. Four brothers moved to Australia, one son in Sydney inherits £1,000,000, others split among nephews and nieces. Philip Wirth of Sydney awaits the largest portion. families in Toowoomba, Charters Towers, Melbourne, and Wagga share remaining sums. Philip hints at continuing business ventures including a 21 year market lease and plans for a Sydney hippodrome and bigger equestrian dramas modeled on London.
A Dunedin commercial traveller testifies that many people are poor yet could become rich through land ventures. He notes most Nelson orchards sit on flats by the river, while land offered to him was sloped. He predicts future value of Melson orchards, worth at least £10 an acre, and says they will meet New Zealand trade needs. A mention of curing colds with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cites Mrs Null Johnston.
Advertisement notes Bonnington's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for chills and coughs and as a nutritious tonic for all ages. It urges securing a bottle, price 2s 6d, and claims wide domestic use. Also references sanitary plumbing and Jordan oil burner products with guaranteed installations.
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