Newton and Dawlish Agricultural Labourers Friend Societies: A meeting of the above societies, amalgamated for the present occasion only, was held on Thursday at Dawlish. It appears that the Newton committee being desirous of visiting one of the other towns in the Union, entered into negotiations with the Dawlish Association, the latter, being in rather a comatose state, made no objection to receiving the visitor, hoping no doubt, that the event would have a stimulating effect upon itself. … (continues) … We believe there were several of Mr. Eddy’s ploughs in the field, and a fair proportion of them were successful. The principal prize was taken by Mr. C. Adams, the well-known ploughman. The judges were – (list includes) … Following are the names of the principal members of the combined committee, who deserve congratulations on the success of their new venture: … (includes) … Pinsent …
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