TAIHAPE
KING’S PROCLAMATION The Mayor (Mr L. B. H. de Lautour? invites citizens of Taihape am district to attend the reading or Iht Proclamation of the accession of Hi: Majesty King George VI. to tn< Throne. The Proclamation will b< read from the Town Hall steps a 2.30 p.m. to-day (Monday). The new King's birtaday will b< celebrated to-day, which will be oo served as a public holiday. TWILIGHT SPORTS The Taihape Amateur Athleti: Club held its weekly twilight sport: meeting on Thursday evening, wilt the following results: — 100 Yards Handicap.—J. Johnston (6yds) 1, C. Doyle (2yds) 2, Dick 11yds) 3. Three-quarter Mile Handicap. Morgan (20yds) 1, C. Doyle (60yds) 2, Graham (60yds) 3. One Mile Cycle.—Guilliard (15yds) I, Taylor (80yds) 2, Kelly (50yds) 3. lime, 2.25. . Three Mile Cycle. Guilliard (40yds) 1, Taylor (150yds: 2, Kelly (105yds) 3. Time, "min. 46 4-ssec. Boys Under 12. A. Rowley 1, C. Wasters 2. Girls Under 12. -N. Siddle 1, LiWay 2. Boys Over 12.—C. O'Hanlon 1, B. Lvons 2. Girls Over 12.- N. McGuinness 1 1. Scott 2. Boys' Cycle. H. Cardiff 1, J. Cors(on 2. Girls’ Cycle.—J. Niven 1, M. Wood.ock 2. High Jump.-McGonagle 1, Morgan 2. Dick 3. Height, sft. Children’s 880 Yards.—M. WiEon 1, P. Taylor 2. Relay Race.- -Huia 1. PERSONAL The death has occurred of Mr M. jalvin, a well-known resident of Taihape. Mr J. M. Scott has been appointed temporary secretary of the Taihape R.S.A. until the end of March. Mr D. J. Ward, of Te Kuiti, has succeeded Mr A. G. Smart on the loca staff of the Bank of Australasia. MrSmart left on Saturday under transfer 1o Havvera. REST ROOM A meeting of the executive committee was held recently, when there vere present Messrs L. de Lautour (chair), Mesdames W. J. Williams, G. N. Mac Diarmid, L. de Lautour, L. A. Hebberd. and the secretary (Mr J. D. 3. Davis). Accounts in connection with the recent Queen Carnival were passed for payment. It was resolved to hold a gala day on March 4. The secretary reported that there ;vas £1163 in hand for the erection of •i new rest room, including a grant of £4OO from the Borough Council.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 295, 14 December 1936, Page 3
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366TAIHAPE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 295, 14 December 1936, Page 3
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