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PUBLIC NOTICES. OREEK gPORTS. NELSON CREEK DOMAIN. SATURDAY, APRIL 6. Patron: P. C. Webb, M.P. President: Mr W. Fisher. Starters: Messrs J. Donaldson and F. E. Stent. Handicappers: Mr J. Flaherty (chopping); Mr G. E. Perkins (running). PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Chop, 12in. Birch, of £l5. Nom. 4/-, Acc. 6/-. £lO, £3, £2. 2. Upright Chop, 12in, of £l6. Nom. 4/-, Acc. 6/-. £lO, £4, £2. 3. Underhand Chop, 14in. Nom. 10/-, Acc. £l. £3O, £7, £3. Winner to receive handsome Cup. Winner of each heat unplaced in < final £1 (in big chop only). 4. Bike Race, Greymouth to Nelson Creek, of £lO. £7, £2, £l. Nominations for above events close with the Secretary on Friday, March 29th. Birch logs to be used for all Chopping events. 5. 100 Yards Footrace, of £5. £3/10/-. £l, 10/-. Handicaps declared on ground. 6. Tug-o’-War. 7. Married Men’s Race. 8. Married Ladies’ Race. 9. Single Ladies’ Race. 10. Single Men’s Race. 11. Guessing Competition. 12. Stepping Competition. 13. Bowling at Wicket. 14. Kicking Football. 15. Pillow Fight. 16. —Quoits. 17. High Jump. 18. Long Jump. 19. Hop, Step and Jump. 20. Slow Bike Race. Events 6 to 20 inclusive post entry. CLAY BIRD SHOOTlNG.—Sweepstake and CUP donated by Messrs. Ashby Bergh and Co. LUCKY BABY SHOW.—Six months and under; over 6 months and under 12 months. Numerous Other Events Arranged on Ground. CHILDREN’S RACES GALORE. HIGHLAND DANCING. (Medals 10/-, 5/-). Highland Fling, 10 and under. Sean Triubhais, 14 and under. Irish Jig, open. Sword Dance, 14 and. under. . . Sailor’s Hornpipe, 12 and under.' Irish Jig, 12 and under. 4 Post Entry 1/- per event. Afternoon Tea, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks on Ground. ADMISSION: Gents 1/6, Ladies 1/BALL IN THE EVENING. K. A. OGILVIE, Hon. Secretary. TENDERS

INANGAHUA COUNTY COUNCIL. fpENDERS will be received at County Office, Reefton, up to 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 27th March, 1940 for the Supply and Delivery of 1600 cubic yards of Metal on Byrne’s Road, Mawheraiti. Specifications at County Office, Reefton, or forwarded on application. M. FENNELL, County Engineer. SALE BY TENDER—HOUSE PROPERTY. HpHE Public Trustee invites tenders for the purchase of a leasehold : property situated at Doyle Street, Blaketown, containing 32 perches, with modern dwelling and garage erected thereon. Conditions of Tender may be inspected at and further particulars obtained from the Office of the District Public Trustee, Greymouth. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders close at 12 noon on 28th March, 1940, at the Office of the District Public Trustee, Greymouth, to whom tenders are to be addressed enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Estate of C. M. Hill—Tender for purchase of house property.” W. KANE, District Public Trustee for Greymouth. GOLD DREDGE FOR SALE mENDERS are called for the purchase of the modern all-steel elec-tric-welded Gold Dredge known as WHITE’S ELECTRIC, and now working at Barrytown, West Coast. Weekly capacity 12,000 cubic yards. Dredge in first class working order and almost new condition. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders lose March 30, 1940. Conditions and full particulars from:— E. W. REEVES, Trustee for Debenture Holders. P.O. Box 1225, Christchurch. ARAWATA RIVER BRIDGESOUTH WESTLAND. Steel and Ironwork Contract. tenders closing with the Secretary, Public Works Tenders Board, Wellington, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 23rd April, 1940, are invited for above contract. Particulars at Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Greymouth. WANTED TO BUY. gOTTLES gOTTLES ALSO SCRAP LEAD, BRASS, COPPER, Etc. WESTLAND BOTTLE EXCHANGE. William Street. Next Shell Depot. Open Afternoons and on Saturday mornings.

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Grey River Argus, 23 March 1940, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 Grey River Argus, 23 March 1940, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 Grey River Argus, 23 March 1940, Page 1

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