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Elephant race near Papanui Shopping Centre

6 December 1966

Elephant race along a main street near Papanui Shopping Centre during a fundraiser for intellectually disabled children. The riders are Mrs Valerie Young (leading), followed by Mr Martin Hobby a Waimairi County councillor and Mr Colin Curragh president of the Canterbury Intellectually Handicapped Children's Society. Mrs Valerie Young goes on to win the race.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: North West / Papanui

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00370A

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A race between a Go-kart, a Lotus Seven and a 750cc Honda

21 September 1974

A go-kart, a Lotus Seven car, and a 750cc Honda motorcycle at Ruapuna Speedway ahead of a six lap race. The car is being driven by "Star" reporter Colin Bryant, the go-kart by Max Haydon of NZBC and the motorcycle by Euan Cameron. The 750cc Honda motorcycle came first, the go-kart came second and the Lotus Seven third.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: West / Yaldhurst

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00487A

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Man versus cyclist versus horse

26 February 1966

All Black winger Bill Birtwistle, the pacer horse On Probation, and cyclist Tino Tabak lining up at the start of a 110 yard race at Belfast. Bill Birtwistle won the race, On Probation came second and Tino Tabak came third.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: North / Belfast

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00371A

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