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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9530, 30 June 1909, Page 5

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L ~Mr Pierce C. Freeth, editor of the Zealand Times'' is at present Hpn a visit tb Masterton. To day Bishop Williams relinquishes charge of the Anglican Dio<jLese of Waiapu, of which he was 'made Archdeacon in 1862, and "Bishop in 1594. The death of Sr Daniel Cooper, reDorted from England last week, removes a prominent man from the turf. Sir Daniel was an Australian, born in Sydney, and was an enthusiastic sportsman. ■' He was a member of the Australian Jockey Club, ard -his colours were prominent on the 'Australian turf in the "eighties." k On taking up his residence in England, Sir Daniel Cooper resumed turf pursuits, and since 1891 his name Jphas iSgimed on the winning list with exception of four seasons—lß96-7-8-9, his winnings totalling upwards of £57,000. He was a staunch supporter of the classic races, and captared the One Thousand Guineas, 2906, with Flair, a filly of his own "breeding; while Flotsam carried his 2ivery into third place in the Derby, 1905, won by Rock Sand. He also bred Parola, who recently won The Oaks for his brother William, who to the title.