ATHLETES IN SYDNEY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 48, 25 January 1938, Page 7

ATHLETES IN SYDNEY.

CITY IN CARNIVAL DRESS. SYDNEY, Jan. 24. The New Zealand oarsmen who arrived to-day went into camp at Nepean River. . . ' The New Zealand swimmers visited the Olympic pool in North Sydney this afternoon. They were pleased with the arrangements. The New Zealand athletes, after being escorted to their village adjoining the South Africans and Canadians at the Showground, spent the afternoon “digging in.” The Canadian team manager (Mr M. Robinson) told the New Zealanders: “We’ve fixed up the village for you. We’ve tamed the South Africans and subdued the fleas.” . , , After the reception he confessed that while his remark about the South Africans was true, the reference to the fleas was an idle boast. The New Zealanders saw the city in carnival 'dress, with miles of flags and bunting fluttering from street standards and big buildings. Among the distinguished visitors who arrived to-day were the Governor of Tasmania (Sir Ernest Clark) and Lady Clark. NEAT UNIFORMS. TITLE FOR ATHLETES. Received January 25. 8.5 a.m. SYDNEY. Jan. 24. The Sun says that the New Zealand team oi athletes have won the Empire Games title for smartness. Their neat attire has excelled that of the representatives of other countries. HARD TO BEAT. DOMINION YACHTS. SYDNEY, Jan. 24. Critics of the first lieat of the 18footer sailing championship on Sundav declared that the New Zealanders gave the impression that they would he exceedingly hard to heat in a The winning boat, Taree, which was built in Brisbane, was the best-rigged boat on the dav. She won by Imm 36sec.. with 34sec., between second and third.