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1948 J H WILLIAMS HANDICAP: Background

J H WILLIAMS HANDICAP

This race is run on the second day of the NZMTC Easter meeting and honours the late Mr J H Williams, who did so much for the sport generally.

He was a barrister and solicitor in Christchurch, and joined the NZMTC in 1906. He was appointed a committeeman and steward in 1914, and was made vice-president in 1915. In 1924 he was elected president of the club, a position he occupied until his death in 1939.

In 1916 he was elected to the board of the NZ Trotting Association. In 1925 he became chairman of the board and remained as such for 14 years.

By his enthusiasm, ability and geniality he earned the respect and goodwill of the whole trotting community. The valuable services he rendered to trotting are suitably recognised in the naming of this race, and in the election of his widow as a life member of the NZMTC.

Credit: H E Goggin writing in NZ Trotting Calendar 9Jun48
 
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