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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Dowling, William Patrick

Dowling, William Patrick, Tailor, Kawakawa. Mr. Dowling, who is well and favourably known among leading cyclists North of Auckland, claims to have been the first wheelman in the Bay of Islands, and promoter of cycle racing in the district. He commenced racing in 1894, and competed unsuccessfully at Auckland in March, 1895. Coming to the Bay of Islands the same year to open a tailoring establishment with Mr. G. Hodge at Ohaeawai, Mr. Dowling was as enthusiastic at cycling as ever, and succeeded in having a bicycle race added to the athletic programme at Waimate on the 24th of May, 1896. This proved a “big draw,” although those whose duty it was to handicap lacked the necessary knowledge, so that Mr. Dowling, the scratch man, was not “in it.” He also competed with a fair amount of success at Kawakawa on Boxing Day, 1896, and a week later at Ohaeawai. Mr. Dowling's colours are well known on the Auckland Domain, where he has competed on several occasions as a member of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club, scoring two seconds and one third. He is agent for page 570 Rambler bicycles in the Bay or Islands district. As a tailor and habitmaker he is extensively patronized, his style and make comparing favourably with city work.