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No 46 : August 22, 1964

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Teenagers At The Wheel

Thirty-five young drivers pitted their skills against each other on a tough course at the airport earlier this month, when the Nelson Jaycees conducted their better-driving contest for teenagers. Winner of the event was Larry Kells, who will represent Nelson at the national finals at Rotorua.

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Larry, with that smile of victory.

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Ron Chisholm and Dick Sunkel carried out a brief but very thorough check on each car

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A view of the lineup of cars and watching contestants

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Senior Traffic Officer Stuart Kay puts Irene Mintoff through her oral test.

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John Mitchell nearly climbs out of his car during the backing contest

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Watching the balls carefully is Mrs H. L. Haycock, and watching the car closely is scrutineer Jack Nicholas.

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Les Stollery and Ray Wilson check the accuracy of Ian Wells in the braking contest

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Competitors driving big cars had the hardest job, but Rosalie Everett, in this Super Snipe, did extremely well.

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