PUKETURUA PICNIC.
On Friday, the 10th inst., the Puketurua School held its annual picnic in the grounds of Mr. Peter’s, senr., farm. The weather was ideal, and by eleven o’clock there was a large gathering of the local settlers and their families. Lunch -was spread under the trees, and as soon as this had been disposed of the sports programme was begun. Mr. F. Peters and Miss Mair were starters and Mr. Goebel acted as judge. After the sports Mr. Goebel thanked the settlers for their attendance, which made the picnic such a success, and then called upon Mr. Brabyn to present the prizes. After a short speech Mr. Brabyn handed the prizes to the smiling kiddies, who at the conclusion gave him three hearty cheers. The results were:— Relay Race, boys and girls: Boys. Boys’ Open Handicap: Gordon 1, McGowan 2, Joe Barnett 3. Primer Boys’ Handicap: Graham 1, Bathe 2, Mac Norrie 3. Girls’ Open Handicap: Isobel King 1, Violet Logan 2. Primer Girls’ Handicap: Beryl Weeber 1, J. Roche 2. Three-legged Race, boys: J. Barnett and G. McGowan 1, R. McGowan and R. Rumney 2. Girls: V. Norrie and A. Barnett 1, L. Hildreth and V. Logan 2. Egg and Spoon Race.—Standards: V. Logan 1, L. Hildreth 2. Primers: B. Beeber 1, P. Ruthe 2. Sack Race: R. Rumney I, G. McGowan 2. Potato Race.—Boys: A. Ruthe 1, C. Norrie 2. Girls: V. Logan 1, G. Roche 2. Obstacle Race.—Boys: J. Barnett 1, R. Rumney 2. Girls: B. Weightman 1, I. King 2. Back Race: B. McGowan 1, M. Norrie 2. Hopping Race: A. Ruthe 1, G. McGowan 2. Hop, Step and Jump: R. Rumney 1. Hop, Step and Jump (girls): A. Barnett 1
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Putaruru Press, Volume IV, Issue 164, 23 December 1926, Page 1
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