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Trolley Derby

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Big entries from Nelson, Richmond and other district centres ensured the success of the Richmond Jaycee trolley derby held in Richmond over Labour Weekend. Top award went to Darryl Taylor and swept-up machine.


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One of the heats leaves the mark.


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Darryl receives the Kendall Trophy donated by Doring Implements, from Duncan Fuller.

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And everyone is away flat stick.


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Paul Wopereis lifts the bonnet of The Red Terror to see that everything is ticking over as it should, while brother Peter awaits the verdict of his head mechanic.