AMATEUR ATHLETICS.
CHAMPIONSHIP GATHERING AT CARTERTON. TODAY’S ATTRACTION. A final reminder is given of Country Clubs’ championship athletic meeting, to bo held to-day on the Show-' grounds, Carterton, when the McVilly Shield will be competed for. The meeting will commence at 2 p.m. and will bo continued in the evening at 8 o’clock. Competitors will be present from Napier, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Hastings, Dannevirke, Paliiatua, Masterton, Carterton, Featherston and Wellington. The meeting promises to be an excellent one and everyone should make a special effort to attend. All tho arrangements are well in hand. The meeting will be tho final athletic sports gathering to be held in the Wairarapa this season. The Carterton Municipal Silver Band will be in attendance both during the afternoon and evening. Numerous side shows will be in full swing and will add to the enjoyment of the day’s pleasure. Hand;-. cap events, both foot and cycling, will’ be run at intervals during the day and also at night. NIBEAHA SPORTS ON MONDAY. The Nireaha Amateur Athletic Club will hold its annual sports on the Nireaha Domain on Easter Monday. A good day’s sport is assured at this popular gathering, which includes athletic, cycling, chopping and Highland events.
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Wairarapa Age, 7 April 1928, Page 4
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202AMATEUR ATHLETICS. Wairarapa Age, 7 April 1928, Page 4
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