Life-Saving AUSTRALIANS’ THIRD WIN
Auckland Beaten Narrowly (New Zealand Press Association) AUCKLAND, December 27. The Australian surf team won its third carnival in New Zealand at Whakatane today when it beat an improved Auckland team by the narrow margin of three points. J. Donohoe, the Australian captain, maintained his unbeaten record for the tour by again taking the surf race from his team-mate, H. Kenny. Surprisingly, J. Sneyd (Eastern United) beat R. Harker (Red Beach) for third place. Harker, however, again proved superior to the visitors in the beltmen’s race. Results:— Six-man Rescue and Rescusitation. —Auckland (8.35 deductions) 1, Australia (10.40) 2, Bay of Plenty (17.2) 3. Senior Beltmen’s Race.—R. Harker (Auckland) 1, K. Wiles (Australia) 2, R. Adams (Gisborne) 3. Junior Beltmen’s Race.—W. Chipchase (Australia) 1, P. Jack (Auckland) 2, B. McLean (Gisborne) 3. Representative Surf Ski Race.—K. Candy (Auckland) 1. D. Harris (Bay of Plenty) 2, A. Park (Australia) 3. March Past.—Australia. Auckland, and Bay of Plenty (equal) 1. Beach Sprint.—R. Gardiner (Auckland) 1, K. Wiles (Australia) 2. R. Gregory (Gisborne) 3. Senior Surf Race.—J. Donohoe (Australia) 1, H. Kenny (Australia) 2, J Sneyd (Auckland) 3. Senior Surf Teams’ Race.—Australia 1. Auckland 2. Bay of Plenty 3. Junior Surf Race.—W. Chipchase (Australia) 1. B. McLean (Gisborne! 2, P. Jack (Auckland) 3. Representative Points.—Australia. 24, 1; Auckland, 21, 2; Bay of Plenty.
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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29398, 28 December 1960, Page 10
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