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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
3
In a meeting at Wanganui on September 15 the WangAnui Metropolitan Jockey Club upheld the appeal of F Preston against the Marton Jockey Club decision. Frisco the horse owner and his rider Oliver had been disqualified. the appeal result removed the punishment.
Ashburton County Racing Club opened its spring meeting despite rain and soggy ground. Officers and officials listed include President J O N Grigg and Treasurer J Davisati with handlers, stewards, handicappers, and medical staff. The program featured hurdles, plate, welter, and hack events with Leonardo, Outlander, Rose Noble, and Probable among winners, and a fair crowd despite poor footing.
Mr Andrew Martin formerly of the Gore Standard has been chosen as the Government candidate to contest the Walkatipt seat in the general election. He has long been active in party poles in Gore and will represent the government in the race.
Wellington reader William Hercomb of Cuba Street reports a complete recovery from rheumatic gout after using RHEUMO. He states he was troubled for years despite various medicines and notes he felt better after one bottle and fully well after continuing. The ad urges readers to try RHEUMO from chemists and stores at 28 shillings 6d and 4d.
The Otago Education Board unanimously approves the Minister of Education’s resistance to amendments pushing uniform school books. It trusts Otago MPs will not jeopardize the bill’s passage by supporting the undesirable alteration in the law.
News from Napier notes the Aeon’s fate is sealed as Crawley and Co arrange a duplicate Oregon pine shipment on a steamer loading at Vancouver and due in about six weeks. Captain Mdwin warns of southerly gales and floods. Victorian product value tops 8,475 pounds. A Chertsey Sports Club meeting approves catering by Mr Leech and Christchurch vocalists as entries pour in. weather expected fine. Agricultural implement makers in Christchurch raise prices from October 1 due to costs. ploughs and rollers up 24 percent-ish. drills see largest hike. Ashburton water supply tenders extended to December 12, 1908.
A brief public notice announces a special purchase at G F Smiths East Street with samples of Ladies white aprons embroidered blouses lisle hose lace curtains crash skirts dresses and children's garments. prices range from affordable to mid range as the store clears stock. E D Box manages the sale.
A fragment lists prices for currants and sultanas per pound and references fine fruit items. Mentions Amalia and Loxia Raisins with per pound rates. Details are incomplete and no clear dates or quantities are provided.
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