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Steeplechase

On a beautifully fine afternoon last month, hundreds of schoolboys were to be seen running across the hills and valleys at Sponge Bay, competing in the Gisborne Boys High School annual steeplechase.

An obstacle in the rugged course which provided plenty of thrills and spills was the water jump, where a slip of the foot, or a miscalculation in judgment, resulted in a rather dampening experience for those concerned.

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As Kevin Morrison submerges in a shower of spray, Stephen Smythe, John Beuth, and John Williams attack the obstacle with spirited enthusiasm

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A portion of the intermediate field shortly after the start

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Peter Roberts clearing the water easily

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Graham Barratt takes a spill

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This boy ran through

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As Norman McLean comes to grief in the water, he is followed by Colin Searle and Ken Burdon

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Hillside above the finish line provided an excellent view of proceedings for the spectators.

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John Hefferman.... 1st intermediate

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First three home in the junior section were, from left: Colin Beaufoy (1st), Tom Baty (2nd), Graeme Turnbull (3rd)

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Willy Koia...... 2nd intermediate

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A senior competitor checks in with teachers, R. Oates and J. Murray, after completing his race

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Alan Saunders.... 1st senior

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Maurice Callaghan... 2nd senior

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Ian Tuck.... 3rd senior

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