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No 141 : July 22, 1972

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Karate & Fencing At Nayland College

Two unusual sports, unusual by New Zealand standards at least, have a keen following at Nayland College. Fencing, under instructors David and Aileen Eccleston, and karate, taught by brown belt holder John Fawcett, are going strong.

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Members of the karate class put some effort into warm-up exercises. There are 13 in the class which started at the beginning of last year

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Determination shows on Karen Connew's face as she spars with a partner

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David Eccleston leads the fencing class through its paces. From left, Shelley Wilkinson, Mary Meffan, Kathy Harvey, Richard Winter and Warren Wiggins

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Ralph Swale and class instructor John Fawcett engage in "combat"

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Aileen Eccleston demonstrates correct procedure to Simon Thornton

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