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EASTLAND Duck Race
Gisborne Thistle AFC, the oldest surviving soccer club in this district, organised a fundraising event with a difference. "Racing ducks" were sold and the new owners were invited to watch the race held on the Taruheru River from the Peel Street Bridge to the Marina boat ramp. The winning ducks showed their initiative and racing class when they overtook the main bunch to pip the mob at the post.
"Duck Warden" Grant Thomson kept the eager racing ducks behind the start line.
The lucky 1st duck was racing for The Wauchop family. Ron Young congratulates Phil Wauchop with Ben (left), Kate and Jessica in front.
The ducks had an equal opportunity to vie for positions.
1st, 2nd & 3rd placings were quite clear cut at the line.
Thistle stalwart Ron Young (left) with Tony Thompson and the Mini CD System won by Megan Thompson who's duck came in 2nd. Leigh Currie (right) with Ellesha Currie (front left), Zoe & Kelsey Thompson and Jarod Currie.
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 with Tony Thompson and the Mini CD System won by Megan Thompson whos duck came in 2nd. Leigh Currie (right) with Ellesha Currie (front left), Zoe & Kelsey Thompson and Jarod Currie.
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 with Tony Thompson and the Mini CD System won by Megan Thompson whos duck came in 2nd. Leigh Currie (right) with Ellesha Currie (front left), Zoe & Kelsey Thompson and Jarod Currie.
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 with Tony Thompson and the Mini CD System won by Megan Thompson whos duck came in 2nd. Leigh Currie (right) with Ellesha Currie (front left), Zoe & Kelsey Thompson and Jarod Currie.
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