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Forty-mile bush athletic* society. ANNUAL SPORTS • . Will. .be fold a t WEDiNiESDAY, MARCH, 20fch, 1912> r On the Football Grounds (kindly lent by M. Galvin, Esq.) £6O OASH _L BI " 8 £6O Patron, _J. Bourke Esq. President, M. Galvin Esq. Vice-President a,. Messrs J.>B. Oaxruthers, G. F. Ranby, D. Bourke, D. Kelly, H. Mowbray, A. E. Tuokwell, 3. Walkley, F«. Peters, J. McKenna, L. Luoni,* J. T. J: LVnoh, D. Heroock,, J. Willis, J. Pryde. Secretary, Sir EX L* Bourke. Timekeeper, Mr G. Oxkfi Treasurer, Mr P. A. D. Miokle. Auditors, Messrs G. Smith, J. D. Galvin. General Committee, Messrs J"*. B. Uarruthers, R. Ru&sell, L. McKenna, J. D. Galvin, R, Payne, W. Roil.. R. Sievers, W. Luoni, M. Galvin, Pi Gal van; J. Bourke, P. Mickle. M, teamuel, T, Gwdban, D. Wald«a, Protest Committee, Messrs L, MqKenna, J Oarruthers, P. Mickle, 'Starter: Mr J. Wolland. Field Judges: Messrs J. B. Oarruthers, G. Smith. Tape Judges: Messrs J. Aannana, J. Bourke. Wa-estling," M# Gordon Smith. Quoits, Mr G. May. Messrs J. B. Oarruthr. PBoGiw illME . 1 1 v S + t -ll o'clock sharp. lstV° U -* l ®' tce » 100 yds, under 16", r .jS, 2nd trophy. Entry Is.- -£. Maiden Run, 130 yds. Ist 30s, 2nd 10s. Entry 2s. 3. Girls' Race, 16 years and under. Trophy. 4. 75 Yards Dash Handicap, Ist 30s, 2nd 15s. Nom. Is, aoc. Is. 5. High Jump Handioap, Ist 30s, 2nd 10s. Entry 2s. 6. 100 Yards Run Handicap, Ist 50s, 2ud 20s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is 6d. 7. Catch as catch can, for youths up to 9st 71b, Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance Is 6d.8. Half Mile Run Handicap, Ist 60s, 2nd 30s. Nom.-3s, acc. Is 6d. _9. Standing Chop (15 inches), white I>me. Ist £2, 2nd £l. Nom. 2s, ace. 10. Forty Mile Bush Handicap, 300 yards, Ist £5, 2nd £2, third £l. Nom 4s, aoc. 2s 6d. ■ll. Stepping the .Chain. Ist 20s. Entry Is. 12. Sack Race Handicap, 100 yds, open to youths and men. Ist 20s, 2nd trophy. Entry Is 6d. 13. Catch as Catch Can up to list. Ist, 20s and silver cup presented by Mir G. Oxley, 2nd 15s. Entry 2s 6d.. 14. 200 yds Run Handicap, Ist 505,. 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is Gd. 15. Underhand Chop (18 inches)', white pine. Ist £2, 2nd £l. Nom 2s, Acc. IS. 16. Hop, Step and Jump Handicap--Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. _ Post entry Is 6d.. 17. Ladies' Nail Driving. Trophy.. Entry 6d. 18. 120 Yards Hurdle Race. Ist 40s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is. 19. Pillow Fight (for bioys up to 16 ; years), swinging pole. Ist ss, 2nd: trophy. Entry 6d. .20. 440 Yards Run Handicap, Ist--50s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, Acc. Is 6d. 21. Pillow Fight, (men), swinging pole. Ist 15s, 2nd trophy.. Post entryIs. . 22. One Mile Run Handicap, Ist 60s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. Nom. 3s, Acc. Is 6d. 23. Cumberland Wrestling (up to12st), Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry Is 6d. 24. Forced Handicap, 150 yds. Compulsory for winners. Ist 30s, 2nd10s. Post Giitrv 2s. SHEEP GUESSING COMPETITION.— Ist 20s, 2nd tropLv. Entry ■ Is. SILVER CUP, presented by theW.F.C.A., will be awarded to winnerof most points in events 4, 6, 8, 10. 14, 18, 20, 22 k 24. BOYS' AND GIRLS' RACES DURING THE DAY. GOOD PRIZE MONEY GIVEN. Admission to Ground: Adults Js, Children under 12 half price. Admission to horse paddock one shilling each horse. Brass Band in attendance. Luncheon B'ooth and Afternoon Tea. A GRAND BALL IN THE EVENING. Gentlemen 2s 6d, Ladies Is. Further information can ba cbtained from D. L. BOURKE, Hon. Secretary*.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10561, 17 February 1912, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10561, 17 February 1912, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10561, 17 February 1912, Page 2

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