Mallala Institute Picnic 1890

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Type of event	Celebration
Town or locality	Mallala

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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 cleaving the Turks head one of the riders  damaged the sword in the first cut, and in cutting the second head stuck the sword into the horse causing 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.

Sources

• Gawler Bunyip 1890.