EMPIRE GAMES.
Per Preas Association. WANGANUI, April 10. The nomination of Len Smith, New Zealand breaststroke champion swimmer, has been forwarded for the Empire Games by the Wanganui Centre. Smith holds the New Zealand record for the 220 yards breaststroke of 3min 2sec., and it is claimed that if pushed he oould do ever better. It is considered that sufficient financial support would be forthcoming in Wanganui if the New Zealand Council made the usual grant.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 115, 11 April 1930, Page 5
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76EMPIRE GAMES. Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 115, 11 April 1930, Page 5
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