ARIA ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING.
The Mokauiti sports meeting, which was held at Aria, on Friday last, was one of the most successful gatherings yet held in the distrtict. Favoured with beautiful weather a large attendance was assured, many settlers from neighbouring districts being present, while a.'number of Te Kuiti residents were also on the ground. During the afternoon Mr W. T. Jennings, M.H.R., arrived from the Ohura, and was an interested spectator. The whole of the committee worked hard to bring the meeting to a successful issue, and everything possible was done for the comfort of visitors. The majority of the events were very keenly contested and created great excitement. The Mokauiti Cup (for horses) was won by Kaipara and the most suceessful competitors in the other events were F. Julian who won the 440 yds handicap and dead heated for first place in the 220 yds, and E. Harwood who won the handicap chop.The following are the results of the various events: —
Maiden Hurdles.—Rose I, Waitahi 2.
Pony Handicap.—Waipu I, Waitangi 2, Ohura 3. Maiden Flat Race.—Momahaki I, Kuari 2, Supplejack 2. Mokauiti Cup.—Kaipara I, Clover 2, Roy 3- . ■ Settlers' Race.—Kitty Ana I, Connor 2, Nor ah 3. Maiden Chop.—W. Bredenbeck I, T. Brough 2. 220 yds Handicap. —H. F. Julian and H. Houghton, dead heat, R. Coburn 2.
440 yds Handicap. —H. F. Julian I, H. Houghton 2, R. Coburn 3. Married Womens' Race. Mrs Riddle 1, Mrs Brough 2, Mrs Mellor3.
Maori Womens' Race.—Mrs Pahiri I, Mrs Pakira 2, Noti 3. 100 yds Maiden Race.;—Pakira I, Tuataki 2, Houghton 3. Handicap Chop.—E. Harwood 1,. T. Brough 2.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 17, 15 February 1907, Page 3
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270ARIA ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING. King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 17, 15 February 1907, Page 3
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