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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
3
Sanitary plumber and gas water engineer Burnett Street Ashburton offers complete Jordan Boiler and Invicta Acetylene Gas Generator plants. Proven across the Dominion as superior to other makes, with installations available to any number of lights and guaranteed for two years.
Melbourne led the inter University athletic championship with 134 points, followed by Sydney with 113 and Adelaide with 8 points.
An American message notes mare Theodorita galloped half a mile in 44.5 seconds at Louisville Mentghby. Previous record was Geraldine at W Chester USA on August 30 1889 in 46 seconds partly downhill. Conqueror covered the distance in 46.5 seconds at Christchurch New Zealand on November 6 1897.
Ottawa May 28 The Calgary Magistrate committed Tommy Burns and Pelkey for trial on manslaughter charges in the death of McCarty. Accused were admitted to bail. Police deny unlawful prize fight. full investigation into death deemed necessary.
The Maori touring side defeated Rotorua by 17 points to 9 in Rotorua in May. The result suggests a strong squad with further practice ahead.
Auckland May 28 Savoury a prominent League player was disqualified for life by the Rugby League tonight for four tactics in a match played two weeks ago. Springburn Club travelled to Mayfield last Saturday for a friendly, the local side winning 24 points to nil behind tries by Sewell Barrett Murdoch and McKae. Referee R Austin satisfied both teams and after the game visiting players were hosted by Mrs James Dellow with speeches from Moses Gundry and Hawke.
The Times reports fear that a Beef Trust tightens control of key meat sources. It says planned release of frozen meat in recent months serves an unknown objective while supply shifts from the South American republics to fewer imports from the United States and Canada, with mutton and lamb mainly from the Antipodes.
Advertises tailored winter suits by Ashburton dressmakers claiming merit and value. Promotes dignity manliness smart appearance and solid worth in every suit regardless of price with seasonable fabrics and custom fitting options.
In Melbourne on May 9 28 two sewer men were overcome by foul air. One worker named Taylor was washed away and his body has not been recovered. The other man was rescued in an unconscious condition by a companion named Webb at great risk.
An afternoon inquest in Christchurch found Peter Murdoch of Mosgiel died from accidental gas suffocation after lighting a gas jet in his hotel room. The hearing also noted a separate Avondale railway fatality of Peter Walker and a Balclutha adjourned inquest into Frederick Littlewood with verdict of temporary insanity.
The Dimboola inter‑State liner between Adelaide and Fremantle was reported to have sighted a sea serpent or similar large marine creature. Passengers, the captain, and the Marconi operator witnessed a large sinuous form about 0.25 miles away, with a brown seal like color and a head larger than a porpoise.
Mr W H Capon of Turnville NSW recalls three months of liver trouble and credits Chamberlain's Tablets as the only medicine to relieve and quickly cure him. Suggested by T McDermott of Mc Dermott and Son, the tablets are sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
In Pittsburgh 10 percent of 70 600 pupils attended classes as orderly processions were quelled by police aided by parents. Hundreds gathered at 182 schools but were dispersed. Pupils arrested yesterday faced a magistrate and were released to parents after a reprimand. A citizens committee will study remarks about Superintendent Heeter.
Be Ave begins sawmilling and offers building timber in all sizes along with materials for sheep yards for local builders and farmers.
The latest corset models feature a low full bust and flexible above the waist corsetting for comfort and figure elegance. These designs promise perfect comfort with an emphasis on stylish silhouette.
A local testimonial endorses Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for urinary trouble and kidney health. The ad cites a storekeeper, Mr Rushbridge, who reports long term relief and urges readers to buy at 95 per bottle, six for 16s 6d, via Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney.
London reports riotous scenes in New York as barbers strike. Strikers push into Broadway salons forcing workers out. clashes with police injure several. Thousands lose their daily shave with many saloons shuttered. A tobacco firm distributes safety razors to affected customers.
A special notice promotes a unique opportunity to obtain all requirements in one package. It emphasizes exclusivity and a limited window to act, urging readers to inquire for full details and eligibility. The message stresses value and immediacy.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Baxter's Tamg Preserver to heat chest tissues and strengthen the system. It claims a single bottle priced at 1s 10d will remedy a cold or chest weakness and advises purchasing today.
An Victorian advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a superior influenza relief. Miss Fanny Bonhote of Marreewah endorses it, claiming quick relief after one dose and bottle cures colds. the ad notes it is sold by chemists and storekeepers. It also mentions Warner's Corsets and local drapers offering table guaranteed shaping.
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