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The total age of these six motorbikes is 211 years. Their owners were on a tour of the South Island recently and spent a couple of days in Nelson. From left: Glen Bull, 1941 Army Indian, V-twin cylinder, 500 cc; Neil Skeet, 1930 BSA, 500cc, side valve, sloper model; Graeme Wilton, 1938 BSA. 350cc O.H.V.; Dave Clarke, 1928 Harley Davidson, 1200cc V-twin, features inlet valve over exhaust valve, hand gear change and foot clutch and side car; Neville MacArthur, 1939 Ariel, square four box, four cylinder, 1000cc and last of the spring heel models; Brad Dickinson, 1939 Ariel, 500cc single, Red Hunter model. All except Dave, who is from Wellington, are members of the Wairarapa Vintage Car Club.

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The Nelson Football Association celebrates its 50th season this year. The committee elected for the season is, back row: W. Crowe, P. Hunt, G. Hosie, A. Ferguson, K. Wingate. Front: R. H. Kerslake, K. McKenzie, S. J. Guppy (president), J. McKnight, J. Landels.

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Dave Clarke demonstrates the hand gear change on his Harley Davidson motor-cycle.

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This Coronation bowling four won the Einstone Cup, donated for a mixed rinks tournament by Mrs D. Challies. Proceeds for the tournament go to the Foundation for the Blind. The team is: Standing, Vera Plum, Molly Glasgow. Sitting, Mavis Senior, Ethne Stallard.

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Two life members were elected at the annual meeting of the Nelson Football Association - Syd. Guppy and Jack McKnight.