The president (Mr Walls) was in the chair at the monthly meeting of tho Taieri Poultry Society on Saturday night in the Coronation Hall, Mosgiel. A letter was read from tho town clerk regarding the renting of the hall for the show. The conditions under which the hall was offered were considered very stringent, and it was decided—though agreeing to accept, them if better could not be done—to approach the council with a view to a more favorable answer. Collectors for the town and district were • appointed. Judges for the various sections of the schedule were nominated Tho same Schedule Committee as last year was re-elected to revise tho classes.
He was working on a high building, when he fell. In falling he managed to grasp a telegraph wire. ‘ 1 Hold on!"’ yelled his mates, and ran for a mattress. But he - let go. On his recovery he was asked why he didn’t hold on. “Well,” he said, “I was afraid tho wire would breakA”
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Evening Star, Issue 19801, 27 February 1928, Page 6
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165Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 19801, 27 February 1928, Page 6
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