ATHLETICS.
The following are additional entries for the 'Geraldke it. Patrick's Bay Sports : 135 Yards-vJ. Heley 12yds, C. Heley 13yds, G.. Terry syds, M. Moriarty 14vds, Collins, Williams and T. Horgan (not handicapped). 440 Yards.—Terry 15yds, Moriarty 38yds. Collins and Williams (not handicapped). ■ . _ : ■. 880 Yards.—J. Riddell 35yds, Phiskie 60 yds, C, Keaiey 55yds, C. Campbeli 50yds, Collins and 'Williams (not handicapped;. 220 Y.-«;ds Hurdle's'.—J. Healey 12yds. C. Healey 1 tjds, G. Terry 4yds. A meeting, called by Mr J. Kennedy, representing, the New Zealand Athletic Union, yas held ,in Rankin's Rooms last evening, to discuss the advisability of forming an athletic centre for South Canterbury to affiliate with the New-Zealand Athletic "Union. ' There were present Mr W. Gunn (in the chair), N. Fraser (secretary), D. Moriarty ((Ashburton), W. Fitzgerald, and S. Wiiloughby (Geraldine), J. P. Kalaugher (Winchester). Apologies' were received from the Caledonian Society and Bicycle Club. Temuka. expressing sympathy with the movement. The question was discussed at great length, though there was no active opposition. It was recognised that there was a necessity for a governing body to control professional sport in this district, or f-r that matter, in New Zealand. -"It was resolved that a. centre be formed for South Canterbury. Mr Kalaugher was appointed secre<-arv pro tern. Another meeting will be held to appoint, officers, and adopt rules. Anyone who has suggestions that may be. usefvl. will be ..very" welcome %s&.^prortK-'te-lliem- at thfe
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Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12913, 2 March 1906, Page 7
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236ATHLETICS. Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12913, 2 March 1906, Page 7
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