MUNICIPAL OFFICERS HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC
BIG DAY AT MOTUTAPU GOOD SPORTS PROGRAMME The annual picnic and sports of the Auckland Municipal Officers’ Social Club was held at Home Bay, Motutapu, on Saturday, when a large attendance of members and friends were present and enjoyed a most pleasant day. The children’s programme afforded great amusement and interest, while the adults’ programme provided some very interesting finishes. On behalf of the club, the town clerk presented the prizes won during the day at the conclusion of the sports. Morrow's orchestra added greatly to a most enjoyable outing. Results of the sports events were as follow: Club Event.—looYds Junior Championship: H. Woolcott, 1: T. Roy la nee, 2; J. Kirkness, 3. _ „ Old Buffers’ Stepping the Chain.—C. W. Hebblewaithe, 1; C. Black, 2; H. Donald, Visitors. —75Yds Married Ladies: Mrs. Powell, 1; Mrs. Farrelly, 2; Mrs. Morris, ° Club Event. —IOOYds Heads of Departments’ Walking Championhio: C. Black, purchasing, 1; J. Tyler, engineers, 2; J. Barr, library, 3. __ _ Stepping the Chain.—Ladies: Mrs. Putt, 1* Miss Hammonds, 3: Mrs. B. Black. «>. Club Event.—lOOYds Intermediate Championship: D. Williams, 1; T. Bended, 2; J. Dfckson, 3. ' Wheelbarrow Race. —Mrs. Powell and Mr. D. B. Adams. 1. Club Event. —Heads of Departments Stepping the Chain: J. Barr, library. 1: F e. de Guerrier, tramways, -, W. Medicap: W. McLaren. S. Lonergan, dead heat 1: J. Hollinrake. 3. Visitors Miss Hoysted, 1; Miss Forward, 2; Miss S Event. —75Yds Ladies’ Handicap. Miss Key, 1; Miss Neilson, 2; Miss Clift0 Open Event.— Three-legged Race: Mrs. Powell and Mr. X>. B. Adams, 1. Visitors.—Men’s IOOYds Invitation: D. B. Adams, 1; K. Turley, 2; Joe LitherU Visitors.—7sYds Club Member’s Wives: Mrs. Farrelly, 1; Mrs. McLaren, 2; Mrs. L CTutf a £vent.—IOOYds Men’s Handicap: S. Bennett, 1; D. McLaren, 2; S. LonerSa visitors.—Ladies Throwing Cricket Bali. —Miss Black, 6oyds. Club Event.—Ladies Throwing the Cricket Ball: Miss Evans 60yds. Club Event.—Heads of Departments 75Yds Egg and Spoon Race: P. Motley, 1; C. Moses, 2; A. Mead, o. Guessing the Cake. —Mrs. R. v ausc.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 277, 13 February 1928, Page 11
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338MUNICIPAL OFFICERS HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 277, 13 February 1928, Page 11
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