ATHLETICS.
BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. BOSE’S TRIP. AYELLIXGTON Alareli 16. Tbe Council of the N.Z.A.A.A. tonight received a cable from Air Coombs (President of the Australasian Athletic Union Sydney) .stating the Finnish Consul know nothing of Nurmi’s movements, and lie suggested waiting until Rose reaches London. Air 11. AY. Ale. Willy (President of the N.Z.A.A.) -stated that at least £ISOO is required. The primary object of Hose is, to meet Nurmi. He would follow Nurmi to whatever country lie wa.s racing in. even to the United States.
A benefit performance is promised at the Opera House. Tlw local fund
is cow about £l5O. A national appeal for funds is being made. There will be it local stivet collection ion .March Iflt'li. and a provincial one on the ‘2oth. Mr McVillev, having regard to tin? sporting sense of the Dominion people, is confident the money will bo raised.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1926, Page 4
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