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No 42 : May 2, 1964

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Rifle Shooting Titles

New Zealand representative Colin Thoms (Christchurch) had a stern tussle with fellow Christchurchian, Roy Taylor to win the Nelson district rifle shooting title at the Thorndale range. Only two points separated them at the end. Roy's wife, Mona, shot brilliantly to win the B grade.

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On the ground

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Warner Kenning checks the trigger pull on a rifle

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Two other women competitors: Dorothy Johnstone, and Mona Taylor.

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Mona Taylor gets a kiss from Roy after she had dropped only two points from different ranges.

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June McKay and Max Charlett, of Nelson, are both keen shooters.

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Ian Ballinger, formerly of Nelson, returned for a try at the title.

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Winner, Colin Thorns.

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