RACE MEETINGS IN DESERT
* COURSE PREPARED BY MEN OF. N.Z.E.F. (Official War Correspondent N.Z.E.F.) CAIRO. March 31. The enterprise of a New Zealand • engineers’ unit in the formation of a ■ racing club in the vicinity of a base i camp has been rewarded by excellent ; support. 1 On Sunday the second meeting— • with nine events, including two for • racing camels of the Egyptian Camel ! Corps—was attended by Lady Freyberg J as well as sisters, W.A.A.C.’s, Do- i minion. English, and Allied soldiers. i The Chrystall Cup for the rider of the winner of the chief gallop was presented by Brigadier Chrystall. £ The course is on sand and is well ' appointed. The meeting was con- “ trolled in conformity with racing and t lotalisator rules. i
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Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23914, 5 April 1943, Page 6
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