A.R.C. PRESIDENT
Sir E. Mitchelson Resigns
LONG SERVICE TO RACING Dominion Special Service. Auckland, January 20. After occupying the position of president of the Auckland Racing Club for nearly 30 years, Sir Edwin Mitcbelson has handed In his resignation to the committee, and a special meeting will be held next week to consider whether the committee will accept it or not. In his earlier days Sir Edwin was actively engaged in horseracing, and was one of a syndicate of three who
founded the first stud farm in the Dominion, and several good horses who raced successfully, both in New Zealand and Australia, were bred at this stud. He has been associated with the Auckland Racing Club for just on 50 years, and much of the club’s success and progress is due to his great interest and administrative ability. During his long membership he has held office as judge, steward, committeeman, vice-president, and president. The beautiful gardens at Ellerslie, which are a feature of the city, are almost wholly due to Sir Edwin’s expert botanical knowledge. The club paid him a unique tribute when, in 1929. his bust in bronze, executed by the eminent Australian sculptor, Sir Bertram Alackennal, was unveiled on the lawn at Ellerslie.
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Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 99, 21 January 1932, Page 8
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