Page 97 - Levin 75th Jubilee Supplement
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- Description
Racing came with early settlers-and stayed:
The sport of racing moved into this district with the early settlers, and the sandy stretch of Hokio Beach formed the first race track. The McDonald family also held meetings about half a mile north of Lake Horowhenua.
Contains:
The McDonald Family
Messrs Swainson and Bevan
Horowhenua Racing Club
Horowhenua Hack Racing Club
Levin Racing Club
Manakau Club
Mr P. Bartholomew
Levin Motor Racing Circuit
Levin Car Club
Mr J.R. Goodwin
Mr N.W. RyderSplendid stayers in early races:
Three is a rough-and-ready picture of racing in Horowhenua in the early days as given by Mr Rod McDonald in Te Hekenga, a book compiled and written by E. O'Donnell.
Contains:
Mr Rod McDonald
E. O'Donnell
Mr R.G. (Jan) Romans
Identification
- Date
- March 1981