MILITARY SPORTS
W.E.C.M.R. IN CAMP MANY SPECTATORS A large crowd of visitors was present at the A. and P. Association's showgrounds yesterday afternoon when A Squadron' of the W.E.C.M.R'., at present in .camp on the grounds, held a sports meeting. The weather was cold and the majority of the people kept to their cars. During the afternoon the Military Band played selections. The judges of the competitions were Messrs. .1. Jobson, L. Woodward, and P, Barwick, while the recorder was Padre F. L. Frost. The marshals of the various sections were Major A. 11. Wright, Captain S. M. Porter, Lieut. J. Thomson, Second-Lieut. A. Van Slyke, Second-Lieut. K. P. S. Oarer, Sergt. P. E. P. Wallis, and Padre P. L. Prost. Results wore as follow: Open Jump. —Trooper A. (!. P. Mollis, 1; Trooper A. J. Amunsden, 2. Tug-o'-war on Horseback.—Tolaga Bay Troup, 1. Tent Pegging.—Trooper (1. J. P. Morris, 1; Lance-Corporal P. 11. Matthews, 2. Rescue Pace.—Trooper T. W. Trafford, 1; Trooper G. J. P. Morris, 2. Musical Tent Pegging.—Corporal D. Johnston, 1. Scurry (walk, trot, and gallop).— Trooper P. Campbell, 1; Corporal D. Johnston, 2. Wrestling oil Horseback.—Tolaga Bay Troup, 1.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19023, 25 May 1936, Page 14
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192MILITARY SPORTS Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19023, 25 May 1936, Page 14
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