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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 11 (March 1, 1928)

Olympic Games. — Apprentice-Fitter A. J. Cleverley chosen

Olympic Games.
Apprentice-Fitter A. J. Cleverley chosen.

Shall New Zealand Railways be Represented?

In our January number reference was made to the fine athletic record standing to the credit of Mr. A. J. Cleverley, an apprentice fitter at Petone Railway Workshops. His choice to represent New Zealand in the boxing ling at the Olympic Games caused a thrill of pride to all railwaymen.

Word has just reached us that owing to an insufficiency of funds, there is some doubt whether it will be possible to send this fine young athlete on the tour.

This Magazine, therefore, desires to make an appeal to railwaymen throughout the Dominion to subscribe to a fund for the purpose of seizing this unique opportunity for the railways to be represented at the Olympic Games. Contributions are accordingly invited. Amounts may be paid through any stationmaster, and contributions will be duly acknowledged.

Immediate action is necessary, as the Olympic team is expected to leave by the middle of April.