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Speed on Lake Rotoiti

Some of New Zealand's best-known speed boat drivers and their craft 'competed in the Rotoiti Power Boat Club's two-day regatta on Lake Rotoiti. Good entries were received and big crowds turned out on both days. These pix were taken on the second day.

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"Cost-a-Lot (Bob Denson, New Brighton) leads "Something (Colin Dungey, Blenheim) past the foreshore during the 10-mile event for the Dulux Cup.

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Albie Irvine in "Powerflite", from New Brighton.

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Bruce Cook tunes up "Cookie 11".

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Officials Arthur McCaa, Henry Houston, Bert Davis, Les Roberts and Eric Bishop keeping tabs on the races.

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Peter Knight screams past in multi-record holder, "Bel Air 111".

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Terry Douglas ready to go.

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Ian Douglas gets a lift back to shore.

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Stan Reid gets himself dressed as the first stage of a novelty race with a Le Mans-type start.

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Jack Shuttleworth had trouble with "Flak 11 Junior".