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SPORTS MEETINGS. OKOKE SPORTS CLUB. OKOKE SPORTS CLUB. NNU A L gP O R S. To be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1927. Run under th e auspices of the N.Z. Athletic and Cycling Union. Patron: Mr. J. C. Rolleston, M.P. President: Mr. J. Wright. Judges: Sid Sutton, J. O’Riordan, N. Street. Starters: Running, A. McKeown; Chopping, A. Needham. Handicappers: Chopping, Mr. J. A. Hansen ; Running, Mr. C. Rumball. Special Prize Silver Cup for Okoke Cup Chop, 14in. Block, to b e won twice in succession or three times at intervals. PROGRAMME. CHOPPING. 1. Okoke Handicap Cup Chop (14in.). — First 200/-, Second 60/-, Third 20/-. Nom. 14/-. 2. Open Handicap Chop (12in.).—First 200/-, Second 60/-, Third 20/-. Nom. 14/-. 3. Open Maiden Chop (12in.). —First 80/-, Second 20/-, Third 5/-. Nom. 5/6. 4. Local Handicap Chop (12in.).- First 100/-, Second 30/-, Third 5/-. Nom. 7/-. 5. Sawing, 2 cuts (14in.). —First 60/-, Second 20/-. Nom. 4/-. 6. Sawing, 2 cuts (12in.). —First 40/-, Second 20/-. Nom. 3/-. RUNNING. 7. 100 Yards Handicap.—(Post Entry). 8. 120 Yards Sweepstake. 9. Obstacle Race. — (Post Entry). 10. Hop, Step and Jump.— (Post Entry 1/-). 11. Tossing the Sheaf.—First 10/-. (Post Entry 1/-). 12. Stepping the Chain.—First 20/-. (Post Entry 1/-). 13. Sheep Guessing.—First 20/-. (Post Entry 1/-). 14. Putting the Shot. —First 10/-. (Post Entry 1/-). 15. Married Ladies’ Race. 16. Single Ladies’ Race. 17. Children’s Races. Local boundary Okoke Valley. CONDITIONS. Nominations close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, April 16. Nominations not accepted unless accompanied with fees. Protests must be in the hands of the Secretary within ten minutes after close of event, accompanied with the necessary fee of £l. Competitors must send in their last two years’ performances; if none within the last two years, the last four performances (if any). Performances as known to handicapper will not be accepted for nomination. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the Sports or make any alteration they deem necessary. The Committee also reserve the right to re-handicap any competitor. Four starters or no race. Five starters or no second prize. Handicaps will appear in the Daily News about Thursday, April 21. FIRST EVENT TO START AT 11 A M. SHARP. Good Metalled Road to Grounds. Refreshment Booth on Ground. ADMISSION to Grounds: Gents. 2/-, Ladies 1/-, School Children Free. G. C. WHITTAKER, Treasurer. L. FRASER, G. C. WHITTAKER, Joint. Hon. Secretaries. yy AIT VI gPOR T S. (Under N.Z.A.C.U. Rules.) MR. J. BUCKLEY’S PADDOCK. (Five Miles from Inglewood.) THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1927. GOOD PRIZES. GOOD TIMBER. GOOD COURSE. Handicapper: Mr. J. A. Hansen. PROGRAMME: CHOPPING AND SAWING. 1. 12in. Open Maiden Chop.—First £2, Second £l. Nom. 2/-., l2.12 in. Open Handicap Chop.—First £4, Second £l. Nom. 4/-., acc. 1/-. 3. 14in. Open Handicap Chop.—First Cup (outright) and £4, Second £2, Third £l. Nom. 5/-., acc. 2/-. 4. 9in. Boys’ Chop.—First £2, Second £l. Post entry 2/-. 5. 14in Double-Hand Sawing, Two Cuts. —First £3, Second £l/10/-. Nom. 3/-., acc. 1/-. 6. Single-Hand Sawing.—First £2, Second 15/-. Nom. 2/6. RUNNING. 7. 100 Yards Open Handicap.—First £3, Second £l. Nom. 3/-., acc. IZ-. 8. 220 Yards Open Handicap!—First £3, Second £l. Nom. 3/-., acc. 1/-. 9. 440 Yards Open Handicap.—First £3, Second £l. Nom. 3/-., acc. 1/-. 10. 880 Yards Open Handicap.—First £3, Second £l. Nom. 3/-., acc. 1/-. 11. Committeemen’s Race (120 Yards Sweepstake).—Nom. 2/-. MISCELLANEOUS. 12. Married Ladies’ Race.—First Trophy, Second Trophy. 13. Single Ladies’ Race.—First Trophy, Second Trophy. 14. Hop, Step and Jump (Sweepstake). —Post entry 1/-. 15. Putting the Shot (Sweepstake).— Post entry 1/-. 16. Chain Stepping.—First £l. Post entry 1/-. 17. Ladies’ Nail-Driving.—First 15/-, Second 5/-. Post entry 6d, 18. High Jump (Sweepstake).—Post Entry 1/-. 19. Race for Children, under 16. 20. Sheep Guessing.—First £l. Post Entry 1/-. Refreshments on the Field. Free Lorry. GATE 1/6. A DANCE Will he held in the School at night. Commencing at 8 o’clock. Admission: Gents. 2/6, Ladies 1/6. Waltzing competition. First £l. Post Entry 2/-. W. H. LYONS, Secretary, Waitui. WHOOPINGCOUGH has no terrors for tho<e who use " HEENZO” (Hcan’e Essence). The first dose will prove its value. Cuts the phlegm away: eases breathing: prevents severe whooping. Small bottle makes a pint. Save* your money, does you good. Gargle freely for throat troubles. al

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Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1927, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1927, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1927, Page 6

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