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Cricket Reps
Gisborne's representative cricket team pictured before leaving to challenge Nelson for the Hawke Cup, premier trophy among the minor associations.
Standing: Mrs B. Barboor (scorer), J. Williams, L. Jones, R. Barboar, J. Turnbull, D. Kennedy, and G. W. Harris (selector and coach).
Kneeling. S. Clare, S. Veitch, A. G. McHugh (captain), B. Graham (vice captain), B. Owen, D. Jackson T. McErlich (12th man).
Gisborne last won the Hawke Cup in 1919 when Wanganui was beaten by two wickets. This was the team:
Back row: J. Scholium, S. Reeves, A. Coombe, W. Atkinson,
Middle row: J. Gates, T. Pere, W. Oates (captain), R. Barton, O. Miller.
In front; J. Mill, W. Blair.
(Picture by courtesy Mrs Blair).