Pahiatua Show
RESULTS OF ESTIMATING CONTESTS
The following are the results of the fat beast and sheep (2) deadweight estimating contests held in connection with the recent Pahiatua A. and P. Show: —
Fat beast (correct weight, 5531b5.): R. Hunter (Pahiatua), 552 Jibs., 1; R. D. Buchanan (Pahiatua), 5551b5., 2; G. T. Scales, 555J1b5., 3; A. Howell (Mangatainoka), 555 Jibs., 4. The lowest guess was 4581b5. and the highest 1224 lbs. Sheep, two (correct weight 1191bs.): W. Osborne (Pahiatua), 1191b5., 1; A. Olliver and E. H. Lett, 118 Jibs., 2; J. Goodin (Pahiatua), 118 Jibs., O. Lund (Marima), 119 Jibs., K. Fulton (Woodville), 119Jlbs., R. Lawry (Pahiatua), 119 Jibs., D. Brabner (Pahiatua), 119 J lbs., W. Beales (Pahiatua), 119 Jibs., W. R. Taylor (Kohinui), 119Jlbs., Mrs. Douglas (Pori), 119Jlbs., Mrs. A. Rusden (Mangatainoka), 119Jlbs., 3. The lowest estimate was 721bs. and "(be highest 1891'bs. The prizes were: First, £1; second, 10s.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 41, 18 February 1938, Page 2
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150Pahiatua Show Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 41, 18 February 1938, Page 2
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