Now in the possession of the Wanganui Technical College: The J. A. Ward. V.C., Memorial Rugby football Shield, which was played for in the war years by army teams, has now been handed to the Wanganui Technical College. It was this shield which stimulated the Rugby game through many of the war years, being competed for in Wanganui. It is passing to a worthy home, having fulfilled a worthy purpose, as was stated at a special social function held last night by the Pirates Club, to welcome home members of the club who had served in the armed forces.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 3 October 1946, Page 7
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99Now in the possession of the Wanganui Technical College: The J. A. Ward. V.C., Memorial Rugby football Shield, which was played for in the war years by army teams, has now been handed to the Wanganui Technical College. It was this shield which stimulated the Rugby game through many of the war years, being competed for in Wanganui. It is passing to a worthy home, having fulfilled a worthy purpose, as was stated at a special social function held last night by the Pirates Club, to welcome home members of the club who had served in the armed forces. Wanganui Chronicle, 3 October 1946, Page 7
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