The weather was more encouraging than it has previously been, and consequently there was a good attendance of local people and country visitors.
In the forenoon three events were despatched — namely, Piobaireachd (Col Mor), open to all-comers, and holding with it the championship of Otago; Highland Fling, for girls 12 years and under 18 years, residing in the surrounding counties; and the Irish Jig, for girls from 15 to 18 years. There were nine entries for the first event, seven for the second, and five for the third. The entries for the afternoon events, of which there were half a dozen, were particularly good. There were 10 competitors for the Strathspey Playing Championship of New Zealand, the winner being Mr Archibald McMillan, who put up an exceptionally fine performance.
The Sean Triubhais, for girls from 10 to 12 years, attracted the largest entry of the day, there being 19 competitors, Miss Mavis Burgoyne carrying off the first prize.
Thirteen competitors entered for the Highland Fling for girls from 15 to 18 years, the winner being Miss Davidina Bruce. There were only four entries for the Sword Dance for boys from 12 to 15 years, but nevertheless this competition was closely contested, the first prize going to Alex Sinclair.
Injured boxer dies
AUCKLAND, June 6: Cyril Whittaker, heavy-weight boxer, who was operated on at the hospital after his fight with Tom Heeney, died this morning. Whittaker was a Southlander, and fought as an amateur until 18 months ago, when he entered the ranks of the professionals. Latterly he resided in New Plymouth, where he conducted a boxing school.
Otago keeps football cup
For the second time the Southland Association have unsuccessfully challenged Otago for the Peter Dawson Cup. In the first game played last season they were defeated by 3 goals to nil, and in Monday’s match the result was 2 goals to nil. Despite the rain showers which fell during the game and the slippery condition of the ground making conditions very disagreeable to players, a fast and interesting game resulted. The combination and footwork of the Otago team surprised their supporters, the one thing lacking being their shooting. In Hanlin and McCormack they had a clever left wing, and backed up by Murray with well-judged passes, they made the most of this clever half’s play. Prescott at centre forward played a dashing game, but frequently failed to connect up in the passing. His goal in the first spell was a splendid effort. Fraser and Catto on the right wing were responsible for many forward moves and some really fine centres were given by the latter player. Race at centre half was outstanding, both on defence and attack. He gave Cook, very little latitude, and his goal in the second half was a beautiful piece of solo play. Nicely anticipating a clearance by the Southland backs, he tricked through three opponents and finished up with a fine low shot. The brothers Anderson at back gave a finished display, but the opposing forwards made things move easier than otherwise by their hard kicking. Mantel in goal was not severely tested.
PM arrives in city
The Right Hon Mr Massey, Prime Minister, arrived in Dunedin from Christchurch by the express train yesterday afternoon. He was received at the railway station by the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr H.L. Tapley), city councillors, and a large concourse of people, and accorded a cordial welcome.
— ODT, 7.6.1923 (Compiled by Peter Dowden)
