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SPORTS MEETING? AUROA ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB. gPORTS. gPORTS. To be held in MR. A. EREYNE’S PADDOCK, AUROA ROAD, AUROA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2i, 1928. Start at 11.30 sharp. 1. 100 Yards Maiden Race.—First 20/-, 2nd. 5/-. Nom. Post Entry 2/-. 2. 100 Yards (boys under 16 years).— First, Mr. E. F. Sandford’s Me .al, 2nd. 5/-. Post entry 1/-. 3. 100 Yards Open Handicap.—First Silver Cup and 20/-; 2nd. 15/-, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 4/-. i. 1J Miles Maiden Cycle.—First, Y. Sheerin’s Silver Cup and 10/-, 2nd. Mr. Tonkins’ Medal, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 4/-. 5. 220 Yards Open Handicap.—First 40/-, 2nd. Davidson and Kehely’s medal, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 4/-. 6. 440 Yards (Youths under 18 year’s).— First, Mr. C. Rye’s Silver Cup, 2nd. 15/-, 3rd. 5/-. Post entry 2/6. 7. High Jump.—Sweepstake. 8. 1 Mile Open Cycle.—First 40/-, 2nd. 15/-, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 5/-. 9. 440 Open Handicap.—First 40/-, 2nd. 15/-, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 4/-. 10. Wrestling, Cumberland style (under 11 stone).—Sweepstake. 11. 1 Mile Walk.—First, E. Andrew’s Medal with 20/-, 2nd. 15/-, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 4/-. 12. 2 Miles Wheel Race.—First, J. Deegan’s Cup and 60/-, 2nd. 30/-, 3rd. 10/-. Nom. 7/-. 13. Committee Men’s Race. 'lr. Ryan’s Trophy First prize. 14. 880 yards Open.—First 40/-, 2nd. Kaupokonui Gold Medal, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 4/. 15. Marrried Ladies’ Race.—First, Mr. P. Hammond’s Trophy, 2nd. 10/-. 16. 3 Mile Cycle Race.—First, W. Martin’s Cup with 30/-, 2nd. 20/-, 3rd. 5/-. Nom. 5/-. 17. Single Ladies’ Race.—First, Mr. Knight’s Trophy, 2nd. Mr. Crann’s Trophy. 18. Pillow Fight.—Mr. Lewins’ Trophy. Entry 1/-. 19. Brewers Donkey.—Mr. Cosgrove’s Trophy. Entry 1/-. 20. Stepping the Chain.—First 20/-. Entry 1/-. 21. Sheep Guessing.—First 20/-. Entry 1/-. 22. Pig Guessing.—First 20/-. Entry 1/-. 23. 120 Yards Forced Handicap (Losers 1/-, Winners Compulsory 2/6). —First 20/-, 2nd. 5/.. 24. Musical Chains in Motor-Cars.—Sweep-stake. Mr. Lissaman’s £3 3s Gold Medal for most points in 3,5, 9 and 14. Mr. Harley Henderson £2 2s Medal for most points in No. 8, 12 and 16. Nominations close with the Secretary', on Friday, 16th. inst. No entry accepted without fees accompanying. Protests must be lodged within ten minutes of finish of race together with deposit of 10s: Competitors must send in best two performances in two years; if none then four last performances. Five Entries or no second prize. Handicaps to appear in Daily papers on March 19. ADMISSION: Gents. 1/6, Ladies 1/-. Children under 14 free. REFRESHMENT BOOTH ON GROUND. GRAND DANCE IN EVENING. GRAND DANCE IN EVENING. A. F. KRUSE, Hon. Secretary. WAIHI SPORTS CLUB. WAIHI SPORTS CLUB. THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1928. J'HIRD ANNUAL TWEETING.’ To be held in Mr. Honeyfield’s Paddock (next Waihi Memorial Hall). First Event 11 a.m. sharp. Patron: J. C. Rolleston Esq. President: Mr, H. M. Purdie. Handicapper: Mr. T. Fowler. (All Events.) PROGRAMME. 1. 120 YARDS MAIDEN. First £l, second 10/-. Nom. 2/-. 2. 100 YARDS WAIHI HANDICAP. First: £3, second £l, third 5/-. Nom. 4/6. 3. 220 YARDS WAIHI HANDICAP.

First £2, second 15/-, third 5/-. Nom. 4/-. 4. 440 YARDS 'WAIHI HANDICAP. First £3, second £l, third 5/-. Nom. 4/6. Nomination and acceptance for Events 2, 3 and 4, 10/6. 5. 100 YARDS LOCAL HANDICAP. First 15/-, second 5/-. Nom. 2/-. 6. 880 YARDS HANDICAP. First £2 10/- and Medal, second £l, third 10/-. Nom. 4/-. HORSE LEAPING. 7. MAIDEN JUMP. First Silver Cup, second Trophy. Nom, 4/-. 8. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT CLUB OPEN JUMP. First, Club’s Cup; second, Trophy-. Nom. 6/-. 9. CONSOLATION JUMP. Sweepstake. CHOPPING (Poplar Blocks). 10. MAIDEN CHOP (lOin. Blocks). Firet 50/-, second 20/-, third 10/-. Nom. 4/-. 11. OPEN CHOP (12in. Blocks). First 60/-, second 20/-, third 10/-, Nom. 4/6. 12. OPEN CHOP (14in. Blocks). First £lO, second 50/-, third 20/-. Nom. 12/-. USUAL POST ENTRY EVENTS. CONDITIONS. " Nominations for Events 1,2, 3,4, 5,6, 7,8, 10, 11 and 12 cloee with the Secretaries, Box 12, Motunui, Waitara, on WEDNESDAY, March 21, at 12 noon. Entry Fees must accompany performances: Performances for last two years to be sent in. If no performances in that time, the last four (or any). Protests must be in the hands of the secretary in writing, accompanied by fee of £l, within 10 minutes of each event. Fees to be forfeited if protest considered trivial. Four starters or no race. Six or no third prize. The committee reserve the right to postpone the sporet, re-handicap, or make any alterations deemed necessa/y. Events 7 and 8, cup to be won outright. In these events the committee reserve thb right to accept late entries, 'same to incur a penalty of 2/6. Pointe prize Events 2, 3 and 4, gold medal. Points to count 3,2, and 1. No side-shows on ground. Admission to Ground: Gentlemen 2/-; Ladies 1/-; School Children Free. Luncheon Booth on the Ground. All Events under N.Z. A. and C.U. Rules. GRAND DANCE IN THE EVENING. Gentlemen, 3/-; Ladies, 2/-. J. DRAPER. ; J M. PURDIE, joint Hon. Seijs.

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Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1928, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1928, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1928, Page 6

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