DAILY TIMES FICTION CONTEST
Sir,—ln fairness to the competitor who was placed third in the Daily Times centennial historical novel competition, 1 wish to point out that the competitor who gained second place was not eligible for ' the competition. The entry form stated very definitely that entrants must be of New Zealand birth.—l am, etc.,
[“ The competition will be open to all persons born in New Zealand or permanently living and domiciled in New Zealand at the date of the closing of the competition, March 31, 1948.”—Excerpt from the conditions of entry. Mr Coay was born in Melbourne, came to New Zealand as a small child, was educated in New Zealand, and, with the exception of service in two wars, has lived in New Zealand throughout his life.—Ed.. O.D.T.]
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26841, 4 August 1948, Page 6
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129DAILY TIMES FICTION CONTEST Otago Daily Times, Issue 26841, 4 August 1948, Page 6
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