Weather ruins Canterbury chance

Weather ruins Canterbury chance

The Canterbury Magicians were on the wrong end of a Duckworth-Lewis defeat in their rain-affected national women"s provincial series match at …
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Rescuers there for kids big and little

A list of Canterbury and West Coast fire fighters" non-road-related rescues, provided to The Press, tallies a host of victims falling foul of swings, trees …
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Canterbury seeks Davis Cup tie

Christchurch has not hosted the New Zealand men"s team since 1999 when they played Korea at the CBS Canterbury Arena. They last featured at the …
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Weather ruins Canterbury chance

Chapman to chase world crown

Chapman to chase world crown

Canterbury croquet prodigy Paddy Chapman wasn"t born when New Zealand last won the MacRobertson Shield title. Chapman has returned home …
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Quirky machines enthrall

Winchester man Brian Smith provided plenty of interest and entertainment with his ""Scrap Machine"" at the South Canterbury Traction Engine club …
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HISTORY LESSON: Texas was admitted as the 28th state; Grigory …

Today is Sunday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2013. There are two days left in the year. In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain …
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Chapman to chase world crown

Today in history for Sunday, Dec. 19, 2013

Today in history for Sunday, Dec. 19, 2013

In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. â–¡ In 1808, the 17th …
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Youth and experience blend beautifully for a winning combination in …

THE Hawkes stable is on the march with Ninth Legion winning the Villiers and Invisible, Maysoon and Messene scoring at Canterbury on Saturday.
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Today in history for Sunday, Dec. 19, 2013

Jockey James McDonald puts Damien Oliver in the shade with hat ...

Jockey James McDonald puts Damien Oliver in the shade with hat …

Canterbury, under a death knell, provided a worthwhile change to the Sydney scene on Saturday. Reports indicate Australian Turf Club officials at …
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Today in History - Dec. 29

Today in History – Dec. 29

In 1170, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, was murdered on the altar of Canterbury Cathedral by knights of King Henry II. In 1813, the …
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Canterbury is usually a popular tourist destination: consistently among the most-visited cities in the united kingdom, the city’s economy is to a great extent reliant about tourism. There’s also a substantial scholar population, as a result of the profile of 3 universities. Canterbury is, however, a comparatively small city, when in contrast to other British isles cities.

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Today in History - Dec. 29

Letter: Sear's last day was costly for the town

Letter: Sear"s last day was costly for the town

Canterbury recently lost over $6,000 on the sale of a surplus town truck. The vehicle was previously advertised with a minimum bid of $8,500, and with …
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Letter: Sear"s last day was costly for the town

Bookmakers have Invisible in their sights

Bookmakers have Invisible in their sights

Bookmakers have reacted swiftly to the debut win of Invisible, promoting him to equal favouritism for the Magic Millions. Before he raced at Canterbury …
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Canterbury is an historic Language cathedral city, which lies the hub of the town of Canterbury, a district of Kent with South Eastern side England. It lies for the River Stour.

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Bookmakers have Invisible in their sights