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Fire Brigade Mechanised (From “The Dominion,” July 31, 1912.) Now that the Wellington Fire Brigade Station is adequately provided with motor vehicles and engines, the fire brigade committee has decided to sell the horses. ♦ ♦ » The race between Arnst, the champion, and Barry for the world’s eculling championship and a stake of £lOOO was rowed on the Thames- on July j? 9. At Barnes (3J miles), which Barrj’ passed in 19inin. 23see., Arnst was palpably tiring. The challenger led by three lengths. Arnst, still tiring, tried to spurt, but stopped, Barry winning by 100 yards. Arnst stopped rowing at the Brewery, dead beat. » » • The Emperor of Japan is (lead.. 'Die succession of the Crown Prince is announced.
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Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 259, 29 July 1937, Page 10
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11925 YEARS AGO Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 259, 29 July 1937, Page 10
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