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No 179 : May 21, 1969

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Great Success

The Sportsmen's Dinner in aid of the Crippled Children Society's funds was a great success. There were 120 sportsmen at the function. Highlight of the evening was the presentation for the first time of the Leopard trophy for the Sportsman of the Year award.

This was won by Barry McLean who is well known for his outstanding performances in surf life saving.

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Officers of the Crippled Children Society pictured with Barry after the award are, from left, John Hawksworth (committee), Arthur Bartlett (secretary) and Ron Ferrick (president).

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Leopard Breweries' representative, Paul Sceats, pictured with the handsome trophy before the presentation.

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Murray Halberg decorates Barry McLean with the Sportsman's Medal which goes with the award

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Barry McLean receives the trophy from Murray Halberg

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Barry McLean pictured with the guest speakers for the evening, all noted sportsmen. From left: Murray Halberg, John Sparling, Barry McLean, Bob Irvine, Bob Skelton and Kel Tremain.

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