THE AXEMEN'S CARNIVAL
Till! axemen's carnival, oninnionriiig at lOltlmm on Wednesday, lists already become noted throughout tljfl colony, and is one of Taranaki's leading gatherings. This year, especially, it deserves all the attention that it lias attracted, because of its intercolonial character . The team sent over by the Australian A.A, is the strongest and most representative that has eyiiT visited New Zealand,, and includes a world's champion, anil also the State champions of Tasmania, Victoria, New (South Wales, and Westralia. The meeting of these giants of axomanship with tiie pick of New Zealand bushmen should bo contests worth going any distance to witness. The entries not only for the chopping and sawing events, but also for running and cycling arc phenomenally large, and as the grounds arc complete in every detail for the comfort of public and per formers, there should be an attend-, anee of some thousands. The train arrangements oil both days are very convenient.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81911, 24 December 1906, Page 2
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157THE AXEMEN'S CARNIVAL Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81911, 24 December 1906, Page 2
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