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Trolley Derby

Big entries from Nelson, Richmond and other district centres ensured the success of the Richmond Jaycee trolley derby held in Richmond over Labour weekend. Top award went to Darryl Taylor and swept-up machine.

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One of the heats leaves the mark.

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Darryl receives the Kendall Trophy donated by Doring Implements, from Duncan Fuller.

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Paul Woperies lifts the bonnet of The Red Terror to see that everything is ticking over as it should, while brother Peter awaits the verdict of his head mechanic.

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And everyone is away flat stick.

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In the pits the tension began to build as the heats got under way. Here, trying to maintain the icy calm of the pros, are Leone, Darryl and Ruth Seyb. Incidentally, Darryl made all three carts.

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Here's a case of "pick yourself up, dust yourself down and start all over again".

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Overall winner, Darryl Taylor with Arthur Gapes and Darryl Atkinson.

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Johnny Orpin was certainly "Try'n".

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Wayne and Peter Jones await the call to the start line.