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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
3
Display of Swift bicycles and Edison phonographs on the show grounds scheduled for April 10. Jewellery watches and midre data also featured in shop windows for public viewing.
An advertisement urges readers to secure Bonnington's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for coughs colds and chill remedies. It claims instant relief and positions the product as a nutritious tonic for all ages with a price of 23 6d.
Craganour won the Newmarket Stakes with Sun yat second and Louvois third in the May meeting. The result was reported by the Press Association from London.
In Gisborne on May 22 an accord was reached between local freezing companies and the Slaughtermen's Union, a new body largely of strike-breakers. The deal covers existing employment terms with pay at 27s 6d per hundred and allows learners. one learner may be employed with six experts. Old unionists call for the Companies to appear before the Conciliation Board on June 10 over fresh demands similar to last summer’s strike.
Fine weather and a large crowd attended the Wanganui Jockey Club winter meeting. Total betting handle reached £18,643, up from last year’s £16,198. Postillion won Borough Handicap in fast time, with Katiroa leading a fall-filled Hack Steeplechase where Fireworks and Tyrannic fell and Salopian broke his neck. Glenmore captured the Wanganui Steeplechase ahead of Leolanter and Dorando, with Bravest fading. Morning won the Kaitoke Hack Hurdles, Bercola took the Century Hurdles, Otahu won the Connally Handicap, and Sweet Zinnia claimed the Purua Hack Handicap.
Oamaru May 22 The North Otago Jockey Club’s winter meeting drew a large crowd and brisk betting with total investments for the day at £11,209 compared with £3,186 a year earlier. Empire Flurdles Gold Pin and other events produced close finishes including Landon Handicap and Oamaru Cap with modest margins and times. Noting past achievements, the text adds a nod to Mike Keith’s 1881 performance at the Wanganui Steeplechase meeting.
A keen hockey match yesterday afternoon pitted Ashburton Farmers’ Co-operative Association Club against Banks and Professions. The Farmers’ lineup featured J. Muldoon, D. Moore, and G. Smith as chief scorers, while Dizby and F. Watt netted for Banks and Professions. Referee was Mr W. A. Amon.
Ashburton Hockey Association met in the County Council Chambers with Mr FP Mainwaring chairing. Delegates from clubs discussed the first round draw and urged public notice of postponements, while Canterbury Association is asked to set a six a side date and arrange a local representative match. A sub committee to appoint referees was formed, and D Moore was named assistant secretary.
The Ashburton Miniature Rifle Club held a members only match on the local lane. Captain C W Bradshaw's team won by 1 point over Vice-Captain 8 Baker's side with scores led by W Bradshaw 68 and A E Clarke 68. Other scores included J Church 64, E Baker 63, T Clement 61, M McCallum 55, Bryant 60, Stephens 67, Wollf 59, Knudsen 8, Moore 54, Tucker 53, Lamb 58. total 464.
Draper stocks Warner's rust proof corsets promising durability with a five pair guarantee against rust and breakage.
In Wellington on May 22 the magistrate dismissed a case brought by the New Zealand Federated Trades Industrial Association of Workers against Hannah and Co. Ltd. claiming £10 penalties for breaching a union preference clause by hiring non unionists Burford and Isitt. The judge found no proven breach and ruled employment of non unionists was in good faith.
In Auckland on May 22 the Inspector of Awards pursued action against Schneiderman Bros tailors over alleged victimisation of two employees. A £25 penalty was claimed in each case for dismissal believed to be linked to benefiting under the tailors' award. Earlier fines for overtime nonpayment were noted. two workers testified they were dismissed shortly after for private work in company time. The hearing paused as the Court rose without a full conclusion.
A strong programme at His Majesty's Theatre featured The Weaker Vessel a drama of Parisian life with a bull fight finale and a young girl delivering an important missive in A Letter to the Princess. Other offerings included Chateau de Chenonceaux Japanese Garden Gaumont Graphic and The Signal of Distress plus light comedies Brains versus Bravin and What’s in a Name. The Oxford Cambridge boat race footage and a Dandy sketch drew praise. Evening repeats planned.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Baxter's Gong Preserver to heal chest tissue and strengthen the system, claiming a bottle costing 1s 10d will prevent worsening coughs in cold air. The copy appeals to those with chest weakness to act today.
An advertisement promotes Hean's Essence as a concentrated cough mixture that makes a pint with treacle sugar and water. It claims to be cheaper than ready made products and suitable for all ages, with directions on the label and available by mail from Hean Chemist in Wanganui.
Merit appointed tailors present seasonable fabrics for men to select suiting. They offer to fashion a suit to taste, promising value and style.
The Jordan Boiler, maker of the nvicte Acetylene Gas Generator, is praised for reliability across the region. Plants are described as proven and superior to other makes, with installations available for any number of lights and a two year guarantee.
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