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Rifle Championships
The Gisborne Rifle Club conducted the East Coast championships at the Sponge Bay range on Sunday, March 16, where nearly 60 entrants gave the club its most successful meeting for the past 15 years. Three top flight shooters who gave added interest to the events were Dave Caughley, Masterton, Morrie Gordon, Okawa, and local member Frank Jeune, who have all won Queen's medals.
Competitors shooting in the final of the 600 yards event.
Ron Blaymires shooting in the final event.
Winners of the Tokomaru Plate are Morrie Gordon, Peter Jeffreys, Ralph Rippon and John Hastie.
Club president Jim Burton addresses shooters
Malcolm Duthie (Te Puke) Rait Belt & Taxi Cup
Roddy Gordon...
Tyro Cup
Peter Jeffreys...
(Okawa) Townley Cup
Morrie Gordon....
(Okawa) J.C. Field Cup
The "Pop" Jeune Mug was won by Wairoa team: N. Curtis, R. Powell, R. Chapman and J. Schwass.
John Hastie......
(Okawa)White Horse trophy
Mrs Joan Schwass...
(Wairoa) C. Stone Cup
The Chambers Shield went to Jack Stevens, Peter Burson and Phil Dolman
Dave Caughley...
Masterton