The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Sports, Games, Etc
Sports, Games, Etc.
The Clifton, Woodend, And Bluff Athletic Society was founded in 1896, and registered under the Unclassified Societies Act in 1903. The membership is about 120, and an annual sports gathering is held on Boxing Day on the Society's own ground of nine acres and a half at Clifton. The prize money in 1903 amounted to £170, and in the same year £120 was expended on the grounds, which are used also for football and cricket, and the public is allowed to use them, for recreation purposes, picnics, etc. It is intended to erect a grand stand and hall on the grounds.
Gerstenkorn, photo.Mr. J. Holloway.
The Invercargill Cycling Club was established in 1893, and has 300 members. Officers for 1901: Mr. A. F. Hawke, president; Messrs A. E. Smith. W. D. Ross, J. G. Petrie, D. A. Mitchell, and C. Dykes, vice-presidents. Mr. A. A. Paape is secretary. A carnival was held in June of this year, when the sum of £500 was made and transferred to the Club's credit. Up-to-date club rooms are provided for Club meetings, and the revenue from these rooms pays expenses and leaves a fair margin of profit annually.