Rifle Championships

Wairoa competitors were prominent at the annual East Coast rifle championships held on the Sponge Bay range. The premier trophy, the Rait Belt, was again won by the Wairoa marksman, Stan Clark, who has his eye this year on big things.

Riflemen lined up for a 600yd event.

Mrs Jeune awarding the Rait Belt to Stan Clark.

Veteran Frank Jeune on the 600yd range. One of Dominion's outstanding marksmen, Frank won the King's Prize in 1950 at Trentham, went to Bisley in 1953 and was eighth out of 1500 for the Queen's Prize.

Association President Jim Burton with Mrs Jeune and H. Conder, Wairoa, winner of the C grade Championship.

Victorious team from Wairoa.

(1) C. Curtis, Wairoa (Townley Cup).

(2) M. Hill, Wairoa (White Horse trophy for B Grade Championship.

(1) R. Hope accepts Chambers Shield for Gisborne C Grade team.

(2) K. Evans, "Pop" Jeune Mug for Gisborne B grade team.

(3) D. Hope, Bulls Eye Plate for Gisborne A Grade team.

The "Pop" Jeune Mug, a valued trophy. Had its origin 20 years ago at a Gisborne-Wairoa contest when the Wairoa constable and the late C. Stoneham started arguing about who was the best shot. To settle the argument they seized Mr Jeune's mug, put it on a post 150yds away, and started shooting.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 68 : February 25, 1960

Rifle Championships