It is only natural that the balls used by the All Blacks in their matches at Home should be eagerly sought after as souvenirs, and according to a report that reached here after the game with Devon, the English players are just as keen to secure the coveted ovals as are the New Zehlanders. Mr ,T. Donald, of Auckland, who returned from a visit to England by the Atlieuie, was fortunate enough (states t.lie Star) to gain possession of the ball used in the match, played at Birmingham against North Midlands, and won by the All Blacks by 4.0 points to 3, at which game his 4-year-old son was mascot for the winning team. HEENZO COMPETITION. 3800 entries were received. Prizes have been despatched to all prize winners, and a circular containing the full list has been sent to all contestants. Tliis can be obtained on application to “Ileenzo, ” G.P.O. Box 1490, Wellington. —Advt.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 29 November 1924, Page 5
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154Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 29 November 1924, Page 5
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