SURF ASSOCIATION'S CARNIVAL
SMALL PROFIT MADE The carnival at New Brighton arranged by the Canterbury Surf b»e Saving Association to raise i" na f purchase surf boats for the beach* was thoroughly enjoyed by the &t*p crowds attracted to the seaside by tot typical summer weather, but oniy » small profit was made. ... During the evening Derry s Mi" tary Band, under the conductorsnip 01 Mr Gladstone Hill, gave an enjoyame concert, and a dance" in the Pier Ha» attracted many. The side-shows were of interest, and, the antics of the; ne» Brighton dark town brigade deligtueu the children. ~ „ n j A women's team from Hardie aiw Thomson, Ltd., defeated a team iron* the New Brighton Volunteer Brigaw by one and a half inches in an exm bition tug-of-war bout. . The following competitions were Q« cided:— ~,.„ Wood Chopping—Standing (li "i block), A. Jones (Nelson), ssec, ana B. Avery (Christchurch), 13scc, iequal. Time, 64 l-ssec. UnderhawJ chop (12in block): B. Avery (Christchurch), 14sec, 1; M. Doody, Bsec, ~ Time, 23sec. A Tug-of-War Heats: Hardie ana Thomson A (56 stone) beat Radiey (53 stone) by 2} inches; Hardie ana Thomson B (56 stone 121b) beat Keighley A (56 stone 121b) by « inches; Keighley B (57 stone 71b) beat Hardie and Thomson A (56 stone) W 8 inches. Final: Keighley B bes' Hardie and Thomson B. by 8& inoW*
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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21081, 5 February 1934, Page 18
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