Matamata Races.
The committee of these sport*, if we might ljso tbn expression, have nl.irnjed tlio Waikato pnblto with tho vnued ohar.ioUT of their pnvrr.iiTiino, and the exceeding liberality of their prizes. Indeed, they have succeeded in bringing the name of M.ttamat.i so prominently before tho sporting world tliat its reputation as a holiday resort m»y now claim to be permanently established. The d.iy will commence with the athletic sports, including a well-selected programme of eight different event*. Among these tho tug of w.ir between the hands of tho M.itatuata estate, and the workmen ot the Thames Valley and Rotorua Railway should be one of tho mo>t interesting. The programme of the horso races includes eight events, for which goo^ prizes are given. The entries h^ve already been published, and indicate largo and promining fields. The refreshment booth hns been given over to Mr Frank Ro«.a, of Oxford, a sufficient guarantee for the cv
cellence of the entertainment. There (should therefore lv ii l.irge number of the Waik.tto public at M-itam.iU on Saturday.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2101, 24 December 1885, Page 2
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173Matamata Races. Waikato Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2101, 24 December 1885, Page 2
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