DANNEVIRKE
It is stated thnil" tlip greater portion of Maior Armstrong's Glengarry estate, near Dannevirke, has been acquired by Oho Government for the settlement of returned soldiers. Golfers mustered in strong force on the links for the close of the srnson. The vice-president (Mr. .T. ' Dnnnmnnd), in declaring the links closed, urwrl tho ncnuiremnnt of the freehold of the Units. Over 130 co.rds were issued for a tombstone tournament with whioih tlra season wwi closed, and some good ulay resulted.
The opening of the tennis reason was a great success, and large number took part in scratch games of tennis and crooner.. The preens and courts are in splendid order. Matches fti'e Mut arT!>"!rpd with Pnlmerston North and AVoodville. A very interesting cross-country race in connection with the DanneviTke High School took place on Wednesday afternoon. "Ellison, with a handicap of smin., finished fir.-t, with Peters (limin.t fecond, and AVallaee (scr.) third, with Massio (scr.)_ close up. Time for the race, 43inin. 45sec. A gift auction held at Raumati in aid of tho school funds resulted in a sum of .£'27 being raised, which carries a Government subsidy of £ for £~ Tho roll of tho Takapau primary school has now reached a total of 177, with an average- of 15G attendance. Tho AYebcr County Council has decided to do away with horses for metal hauling, and has decided to go in for motor tractors.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 31, 31 October 1919, Page 10
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233DANNEVIRKE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 31, 31 October 1919, Page 10
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