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Horse races

Horse races

Horse racing has traditionally been a popular sport in the north, as elsewhere. Pictured is the Hokianga Racing Club’s 10th annual picnic race meeting, held at Rāwene on 13 February 1954.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/2-065506; F

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Claudia Orange. 'Northland region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 19-Nov-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/northland-region/14/2