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*&- . [From Gbeville's Telegbam Company, Reuteb's Agents.] Dunedtn, Friday. For the Hurdle Race four started. First heat, Sii Tatton, 1 ; Pretender, 2 ; Don Pedro, 3. Second heat— At the second leap Pretender fell and bolted. Sir Tutton, 1 ; Don Pedro, 2 ; Honest John, 3. Jockey Handicap — Seven started. Bobby Burns fell at the first round, and was hurt. Yatterina, 1 ; Backbiter, 2. A close race for places. The new postal contract gives very great satisfaction. The Governor left at 2.30, after the Executive Council. Arrived. — Jessie JReadman, from Glasgow. The graving flock opens next week. The Agnes Muir will be taken in for repairs. Town Plate. — Five started. Swindle took the lead and was never headed. He won by two lengths. Exile was second, Backbiter third. Publican's Handicap. — Nine started. Little Nell first, Novice second, Catapult third. Bluff, Tuesday. Arrived — 9 a.m., Phoebe, from Dunedin. Waipawa, Friday. Edith Palmerston performed at Wai pawa last night to a crowded house, including the elite of the district. The entertainment gave universal satisfaction being the best e\er seen here. Edith Palmerston leaves for Wellington per Rangatira.
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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3157, 25 March 1871, Page 2
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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3157, 25 March 1871, Page 2
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