Difference between revisions of "Mallala Institute Picnic 1890"
m |
|||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
'''Gawler Bunyip 1890''' | '''Gawler Bunyip 1890''' | ||
| − | A picnic, sports and entertainment was held in aid of the local Institute on Wednesday last. | + | A picnic, sports and entertainment was held in aid of the local Institute on Wednesday last. |
The sports were held on land lent by Mr. S, Churches, about a mile from the township; and although the day was fine the road was in a terrible state owing to recent rains. | The sports were held on land lent by Mr. S, Churches, about a mile from the township; and although the day was fine the road was in a terrible state owing to recent rains. | ||
| − | There was an attendance of between 400 and 500 people,The proceedings were ably carried out, reflecting credit on the secretaries, who received every help from their committee. | + | There was an attendance of between 400 and 500 people,The proceedings were ably carried out, reflecting credit on the secretaries, who received every help from their committee. |
| − | The Mallala Brass Band enlivened the proceedings throughout the day. The horse racing proved exciting, and in the hack race one of the horses fell, but no damage was done. In | + | The Mallala Brass Band enlivened the proceedings throughout the day. The horse racing proved exciting, and in the hack race one of the horses fell, but no damage was done. In another equestrian event when a rider attempted the cleaving of a target the sword was damaged in the first cut, and when cutting into the second target the sword became stuck.The horse was pierced and the injury caused blood to flow freely. |
In the evening an entertainment was held in the Institute. The hall was crowded long before the time to commence, and the President, Mr. Butler, occupied the chair. | In the evening an entertainment was held in the Institute. The hall was crowded long before the time to commence, and the President, Mr. Butler, occupied the chair. | ||
| − | Dancing was kept up until an early hour, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.<br> | + | Dancing was kept up until an early hour, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.<br> |
== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 25 May 2010
| Type of event | Celebration
|
| Town or locality | Mallala
|
Contents
Gawler Bunyip 1890
A picnic, sports and entertainment was held in aid of the local Institute on Wednesday last.
The sports were held on land lent by Mr. S, Churches, about a mile from the township; and although the day was fine the road was in a terrible state owing to recent rains.
There was an attendance of between 400 and 500 people,The proceedings were ably carried out, reflecting credit on the secretaries, who received every help  from their committee.
The Mallala Brass Band enlivened the proceedings throughout the day. The horse racing proved exciting, and in the hack race one of the horses fell, but no damage was done. In another equestrian event when a rider attempted the cleaving of a target the sword was damaged in the first cut, and when cutting into the second target the sword became stuck.The horse was pierced and the injury caused blood to flow freely.
In the evening an entertainment was held in the Institute. The hall was crowded long before the time to commence, and the President, Mr. Butler, occupied the chair.
Dancing was kept up until an early hour, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Related Articles
External Links
Sources
- Gawler Bunyip 1890.
Print
Subscribe by RSS
