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No 128 : June 26, 1971

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Publicans in the Chop

Two publicans-Amby Ryan (Brightwater) and Rick Pettifer (Railway Hotel, Richmond) - were the first to compete for a perpetual trophy among supporters of the Nelson Bushcraft Club. Ryan, off 15 seconds, beat Pettifer, off three seconds, by two strokes. The first challenger for the Supporters' Challenge Cup is the publican of the Swan Hotel, Motueka, Jack Pretty. The inaugural chop was held in conjunction with a carnival at Richmond.

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Soon after this was taken, off came the ties and cardigans as Amby Ryan and Rick Pettifer battled for the challenge cup on the block

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You're never too young to start chopping. That could be the motto of Peter Bowe, 7, here waiting for the starter's signal

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George Molloy and Bob Waugh inspect a block after an event

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Collecting cash is an important task for starter Royce Baigent (right), and Trevor Smith happily pays up

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George Molloy hews chunks off the block

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Captain of the New Zealand team, Dave Lamberton, crashes the final

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Preparing their blocks are Noel Win (Left) and Neil Bowe

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