A giant frostfish was found on the beach at New ’Brighton, near Christchurch, a few days ago, by Mr Dartnall. It is no less . than l;»ft. Sin. long and 2£t. 4in. in girth, while its weight is considerably over 2 cwt. Mr Dartnall says that a fish of this size : has neiver been cast on the beach before, though} it is quite a common occurrence to meet with small ones of the same species washed high and dry. .> The; Auckland Racing Club has announced a monster art-union of £IO,OOO, of which £SOOO is to purchase the present race-course as a recreation ground for the poopl.i, £ISOO for encouragement of agriculture and industries, £SOO for charities, and ijiie balance in prizes. : I . ■ " ' i
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Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 120, 3 June 1876, Page 2
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