The organiser of Camp Quality, Mr Frank Mitchell, of Christchurch, is taken hostage by the “bad guys,” the legendary American Indian, “Geronimo,” and a cowboy, Mr Jim Gordon, in the carpark of Queen Elizabeth II Park yesterday. Emily Dalling, aged nine, of Christchurch, who was attending the five-day camp for children with cancer, attempts to rescue Mr Mitchell. The “ambush” of the three bus loads of children and Mr Mitchell was by members of the New Brighton Lions Club. Mr Gordon is president of the club, and “Geronimo” is the wife of a club member. However, Mr Mitchell was eventually saved by the “good guys,” mounted members of the Windsor Pony Club. The camp finished yesterday.
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116The organiser of Camp Quality, Mr Frank Mitchell, of Christchurch, is taken hostage by the “bad guys,” the legendary American Indian, “Geronimo,” and a cowboy, Mr Jim Gordon, in the carpark of Queen Elizabeth II Park yesterday. Emily Dalling, aged nine, of Christchurch, who was attending the five-day camp for children with cancer, attempts to rescue Mr Mitchell. The “ambush” of the three bus loads of children and Mr Mitchell was by members of the New Brighton Lions Club. Mr Gordon is president of the club, and “Geronimo” is the wife of a club member. However, Mr Mitchell was eventually saved by the “good guys,” mounted members of the Windsor Pony Club. The camp finished yesterday. Press, 23 January 1988, Page 2
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