PAPAKAIO PLOUGHING MATCH

Evening Star, Issue 22720, 6 August 1937, Page 11

PAPAKAIO PLOUGHING MATCH

ATTENDANCE OF OVER 6,000 CLASS A TO J. NIMMO (AIREDALE) Glorious weather attracted one of the largest country gatherings recorded in North .Otago for the annual ploughing match 'at Papakaio yesterday, and it is doubtful whether so many cars have been seen at a- match of this sort in any part of the South Island Special features of the day were turning against the hand , for tractors, and a tractor ploughing race, which proved particularly interesting. But the centre of interest lay in the contest for open-cut ploughing between James Nlmmo (Airedale), who won the Royal championship at Rakaia, and George Gray (Invercargill), who defeated Nimmo at Timaru last Saturday. However, Nimmo put up a remarkable performance to defeat Gray. In addition to tho great interest shown in the ploughing contests, there was instructional value for farmers to bo found in tho comprehensive display of agricultural implements at work. At tho conclusion, Mr Hurst (president of the committee) briefly thanked tho public for the wonderful support _accorded, and also the competitors, "those who had lent horses, the committee, and tho implement manufacturers, and donors of numerous cups and special prizes. The Ploughing Match Committee, with Mr A. C. Hurst (president) and Mr H. S. Norton (secretary), is to be congratulated on its achievement in providing such a unique and interesting display for town and country alike. The prizes were presented by the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P.. wlio heartily congratulated the committee and the competitors. Results CLASS A. Cut Ploughing (open). James Nimmo (Airedale) 1, George Gray (Invercargill) 2, M. Brown (Waimate) 3, J. 1). Gibson (Tycho) 4. Class for Ploughmen. Who Have Never Won a First Prize.—M. Brown 1, J. D. Gibson 2. Best Break.—J. D. Gibson. Straightest Ploughing.—George Gray 1. Best Finish.—M. Brown 1. CLASS B. Coulter Cup (open). K. Boylo (Springston) 1, J. D. M'Phedrau (Tycho) 2, J. Brohan (Waimato) 3, S. Shellock (Rakaia) 4. Best_ Break.—K. Boyle. Straightest Ploughing.—K. Boyle. Best Finish.—J. Brohan. CLASS C. Plain Ploughing (Waitaki County).— W. Hastings (Airedale) 1, J. \Vilson (Papakaio) 2, A. Taylor (Awamoko) 3, R. Anderson (Island Cliff) 4. Best Break.—W. Hastings. Straightest Ploughing.—ll. Anderson. Best Finish.—R. Anderson. CLASS 1). Tractors, Three-wheel Type, Plain Ploughing..—D. G. Borne (Papakaio) 2, R. A. Hollnmby (Waitaki) 3. Best Break.—James Hall (Papakaio). Straightest Ploughing. S. Hurst (Papakaio). Best Finish.—S. Hurst. Special Prizes for M'Cormiak-Deering Tractors.—ll. A. Hollamby 1, S. Hurst o CLASS E. Tractors, Four-wheel Type. Plain Ploughing.—B. Moore (Bosewill) 1, A. S. Black (Maheno) 2. Best Break.—B. Moore. Straightest Ploughing.—B. Moore. Ih#,t Finish.—B. Moure. Special Prizes for M’Connick-Deeriug Tractors.—B. Moore 1, A. S. Clark 2.' CLASS F. Tractors, Crawler Typo. Plain ploughing.—D. B. Dork (Rosewill) 1. R. G. Allan (Windsor) 2, S. Mitchell (Peebles) 3, H. Stevenson (Weston) 4. Best Break.—ll. G. Allan. Straightest Ploughing. — R. 0. Allan. Best Finish.- R. G. Alin’;.

Special Prizes for M'Cormick-Dcer-ing Tractors.—l). B. Doak 1, R, G. Allan 2. , GLASS G. Tractors, Turning Against the Hand. —ll. Lindsay (Glonavy) ], H. Stevenson (Weston) 2. CLASS H. Tractor Ploughing Race—R. A. Hollnmby (Waitaki) 1, D. 6. Borrie (Papakaio) 2. CLASS I. Coulter Cup, for Trkctors.—T. L. Hayman (Studholme) 1, D. J. Stewart (Rakaia) 2, R. Oakey (Rakaia) 3, W. Allison (Drummond) 4. Best Break.—T. L. Hayman. Straightest Ploughing.—W. Allison. Best Finish.— W. Allison. Champion Three-horse Team.—Andrew Grant (Fairlie). Best Three-horse Team (Waitaki County).—Estate of tho late J. Gibson (Papakaio) I, Irvino and Franklin (Peebles) 2, James Nimmo (Airedale) 3. Man Who Groomed the Best Team.— James Martin (Fairlie). Best Three-horse Team (bred by exhibitor), —Estate of J. Gibson (Papakaio). Best Four-horse Team.—J, P. Reid (Kauru Hill) 1, B. Gardiner (Papakaio) 2, E. H. Aubrey (Awamoko) 3. Best Decorated Team. J. P. Reid (Kauru Hill). Best-kept Harness.—J. P. Reid (Kauru Hill). North Otago Farmers’ Union Cup for members of Young Farmers’ Clubs in Classes C, D, E, and F..—L. Ludemann. Special Prizes for members of Young Farmers’ Clubs in Classes D, E, and F.—D. G. Borrie 1, S. Hurst 2, James Hall 3. Special Prizes in Class O for members Young Farmers’ Clubs.—L. Ludemann (Papakaio) 1, A. Ellis (Kauru Hill) 2, H. B. Newson (Waianakarua) 3. _ Gorse Cutting.—S. M’Kenzio 1, C. Young 2. Sheaf Tossing.—Turnbull 1, Taylor 2, Palmer 3.