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No 111 : February 7, 1970

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South Island Croquet

Big entries from many parts of the South Island, and a pair from Australia, heightened interest in the South Island croquet championships played at Nelson early in the new year. Of interest to those who consider the game has charm only for those in later life was the entry of 16-year-old Roger Murfitt, of Christchurch. He finds the game has tremendous appeal.

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Framed in one of the hoops is well-known Nelson and New Zealand representative Mr Myrtle Biddle.

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The youngest and oldest, Roger Murfitt and 90-year-old Louis Parcell, of Nelson, have a mutual interest.

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Visiting Australians, Miss Dorothy Morgan and Col. Albert Saalfeld, both from Mossman, Sydney.

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Spectators Arthur and Edith Tongue

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Edith Fry (Riwaka) and Thelma McMurray discuss tactics

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Defending his singles title was Jack Flanagan (Chch)

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G. Rowling, a top N.Z. player.

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