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Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 August 1939, Page 7

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♦ GROWING OF POTATOES ACTIVITY OF GROWERS. ("Times-Age” Special ) Ground that has not before been put into cultivation for crops is being turned over by plough and spade in readiness for the planting of potatoes. The acute shortage and the high price is the cause of this activity. Given suitable weather conditions it looks as though this year’s shortage may be turned into a glutted market; but then again there will be sure to be a big demand in Wellington City and suburbs to cater for meals for the large crowds that will visit the Centennial Exhibition. Not only will potatoes be in demand but other vegetables. Eggs in particular will be wanted. Already large quantities of eggs are being enquired for. GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST ROUND RESULTS. The first qualifying. round of the club championship was played on the Taratahi links on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine and a splendid afternoon’s play was enjoyed. The matches were for trophies donated by Messrs G. W. Brown and J. Lawrence for the best first aggregate score among the senior and junior players respectively. The scores were as follows: —

Seniors:—B. Booth, score 74, handicap 4, total 70; H. Dudson, 74-4-70; W. Moroney, 79-12-67; D. Smith, 79-11-68; G. S. George 79-5-74; G. W. Hart 80-12-68; C. Clark 80-12-68; T. T. Hughes 80-8-72; C. K. Gooden 81-8-73; R. Roydhouse 82-12-70; J. Steel 72-7-75; R. Fisher 83-5-78; B. Whitburn 84-10-74; D. L. Taverner 85-11-74; L. H. Smart 86-12-74; P. Shankland 86-12-74; Geo. Riggs 86-12-74; Goo. Brown 87-11-76; D. Taylor 88-7-81. Juniors:—H. Colson, score 83. handicap 13, total 70; B. Bcaven 85-14-71; V. Gustofson 87-17-70; W. Candy 87-15-72; J. Dwane 87-16-71; A. Krahagen 89-17-72; L. Aplin 90-19-71; R. Harrington ■ 90-14-76; R. Forbes 91-16-71; S. Hill 93-18-75; A. R. Tankersley 94-23-71; C. C. Callender 96-24-72; E. T. Beaven 98-24-74; P. Fitzgerald 100-17-83; S.. Booth 105-23-82.

Hill and Hughes Buttons: A match was played for the Hill and Hughes Buttons during the weekend, when the challengers —Messrs Colson and Riggs—beat the holders—Steel and Forbes —1 up.