Military Carnival
A meeting of tho committee Termed in connection with tip coining military carnival a ad sport's \vasheldinDe'lany'.3 Paeroa Hotel on. Wednesday evening There -were present—Sergoant-Major Bradford ;in the chair), Messrs Restorer and Ploydell (Kaia lgahake), Newdick (Thames) Hobbs. Shaw, Dblany, ami Poland (Meurefcary).
Apologies and offers of assistance were received frou: the Waihi and la Aroha covps.
After die minutes of tho previous meoting lad been v< ad and confirmee, the Secre' ary reported that the Jockey Club had decided to allow tho use oi the racecourse for the sports for £5. The offer was accepted. The business of drawing up the programme and allocating the prize mOin-ey was then proceeded ■with. The pri&e money amounted to over £80, ia addition to which a number of trophies trill be given. The programme comprises several military competitions, tugs-of-war for volunteers and allcomers, wrestling, chopping match, and foot-races for amateurs and professionals. The prizes given in each case are most liberal, and should attract a large number of entries. Nominations for all events close on Wednesday. May lOlh, and the handicaps will appear on the following Monday. Acceptances for the Sheffield Handicap (130 yards) close on May -20tftr.
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Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume VIII, Issue 586, 15 April 1899, Page 2
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198Military Carnival Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume VIII, Issue 586, 15 April 1899, Page 2
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