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No 67 : May 28, 1966

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Rifle Club Championships

The provincial championships of the Nelson Rifle Association were shot on the Thorndale range last month. Local shooters met strong competition from big entries from Canterbury and Marlborough. Conditions were near perfect for the shoot.

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On the mound at the 600 yds mark

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Those small black dots on the targets are what they're aiming for

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Time for a quiet natter for Eric Alexander, Noel Davidson and Jim Whitham (former national title holder), all from Canterbury.

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Two women competitors, Mona Taylor and "Annie" Oakley, also from Canterbury

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The hard-working recording staff: Noel Palmer, Mat Rynn and Rod Inwood

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Marlborough contingent. From front centre to left and right: Wilf Collett, John Collett, Ian Paynter Bert Paynter, Bryan Maxted, Tony Wallace, Bruce Hadfield and Errol Stacey.

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Behind the butts, Jim Kerr (butts supervisor) and Les Hosie check a close bull.

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Back on the mound, and waiting their turn

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At the butts all eyes are on the targets

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