SWIMMING.
♦ CHAMPION BREAKS A RECORD. SCHOOLS SWIMMING t'HIELD [per press association.] Auckland, February 28. Swimming at the Waitemata Club's carnival, M. E. Champion (ex-New Zealand champion) covered the mile in 25min. 42sec., or 48seo. less than nis previous best. The Secretary and Chairman of the Auckland Centre of the New Zealand A.S.A. were present,' and will endorse the application for a fresh record. Timaru, February 28. Marist Brothers' school won the Publio Schools Swimming Shield today at the annual competitions.
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Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 816, 1 March 1909, Page 3
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