FAIRLIE
LAST NIGHT’S SPORTS HOPKINS WINS CYCLING EVENT Unsatisfactory weather caused the Fairlie Cycle and Athletic Club’s sports programme last night to be curtailed, and instead of the cycle track races a road race was held to Kimbell and back. Results were.— Road race.—A. Cuthill G'min) 32min 34sec 1. A. Kane (i/min) 32min 34 4-5 sec 2, W. Hopkins (scr) 31min 49sec 3. Fastest time, W. Hopkins. Tossing the caber.—C. Davis (2ft) 28ft 3in 1, B. Trotter (scr) 28ft Ilin 2. LABOUR PARTY At the annual meeting of the Fairlie branch of the New Zealand Labour Party, officers were elected as follows: President, Mr David Barnes, M.P.; vice-presidents, Messrs P. O’Connor and A. K. Campbell; secretary, Mr H. Tritt; assistant secretary, Mr lan Mackintosh; treasurer, Mr C. Mannix; committee, Messrs J. Braddick, G. Cowan, J. Mannix, H. Collins and C. McKinnon; delegates to L.R.C., Messrs lan Mackintosh, P. O'Connor, H. Tritt, A. K. Campbell, C. Mannix and J. Braddick; delegate to the Labour conference, Mr David Barnes. It was decided that Mr Ormond Wilson, M.P. for Rangitikei, should be asked to address a meeting in Fairlie. The balance-sheet showed a substantial credit. MACKENZIE COLLIE TRIALS Considerable support is expected for the Mackenzie Collie Club’s annual trials which are to be held at Burke's Pass on Friday and Saturday. The club is closely associated with the early history of the Mackenzie Country, and the resumption of its activities has brought a revival of interest which promises success.. For Saturday afternoon, a sports programme, including cycling and various novelty events, has been arranged. Apart from the trial events there be a special driving class for which Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., has given a silver cup. Mr Burnett himself will be the judge.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20672, 10 March 1937, Page 4
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