FORTY YEARS AGO.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1880. Clinton Jockey Club's programme included sports between each race, and there were eight races. Tender of Messrs Bain and Roy for shifting post office from Waitahuna to Balclutha accepted by Government. Local Oddfellows' Lodge valued at about £650. Bro. B. Moffat was elected NjG., and Bro. P. Mason auditor. Contract let Iby Inchclutha River and load Board for road formation at 9s per chain. Greasy locks sold by auction for ljd per lb. Hides brought 2|d per lb. Mr Oscar Michelson ordained as missionary to the 'New Hebrides in Bal'elutha Presbyterian Church.
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Clutha Leader, Volume XLVII, Issue 51, 24 December 1920, Page 5
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99FORTY YEARS AGO. Clutha Leader, Volume XLVII, Issue 51, 24 December 1920, Page 5
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