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Huia Rugby Club's Dinner

The Huia Rugby Club ended a very successful season with an equally successful dinner and cabaret at Motueka.

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Three octogenarians, Ash Talbot, Col Knapp and Dump Kelly, with the Manoy Trophy won by the Huia senior side this year. The cup was first played for in 1922 when these three life members of the club played.

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Golden Bay-Motueka union president Mr Terry O' Connor, presents the Manoy Trophy to Kerry Wilkins, captain of the Huia senior side.

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The Huia junior side won all its games this year, a feather in the cap of coach Leo Williams. To thank him for his efforts, his team subscribed towards this handsome trophy, presented to him by the captain, Ron Grooby. (Pix by John R. Sharp)