FAREWELL TO WALLABIES
gay scene on wharf big CROWD ASSEMBLES (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. Members of the Australian Rugby football team, were given a rousing send-off to-day when they left by the, Wanganella for Sydney. The weather w r as gloriously fine and the scene at the ship’s side was a gay one. A large erow-d which had assembled to witness the departure of the ship tvas entertained by the footballers, who sang many songs and exchanged a running fire of bright remarks with friends on the wharf. Many Rugby officials and players were present, and three rousing cheers were given for the visitors ns the ship drew out. THREE VICTORIES TEN GAMES PLAYED During the tour, which concluded yesterday, the Australian Rugby team played 10 games, winning three and losing seven. The record of the tour, giving the points scored by the Australians and by the teams opposing them, is ns follows: — Australia Opponents
v. iifkland f> s v. Wanganui no 12 v. Hawke’s Bay . M 20 v. Wairarapa-Bush Hi 10 v. New Zealand .. 0 11 v. North Otago .. 10 i:t v. New Zealand .. i:: :i8 v. Southland 0 14 v. Canterbury 18 it) v. Maoris ;u 0 Totals .. 114 100
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19129, 25 September 1936, Page 13
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204FAREWELL TO WALLABIES Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19129, 25 September 1936, Page 13
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