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NSW shooters who competed in New Zealand compli- ments of Tooth LA. The Waikato Gun Club, North Island, approx 10 kms, from Hamilton was this year the venue for the New Zealand national titles held in March. The New South Wales Gun Club, in association with Tooths Brewery Ltd, fielded a six man squad to compete against all comers in D.T.L. and skeet events. This squad of six shooters, who were tbe winners of the Tooth L.A. New Zealand eliminations for 1982, assembled at Sydney international airport, with their necessary equipment. Qantas being our carrier, proved to ,be most efficient in looking after all the necessary arrangements and paperwork, required to take twelve guns and ammo out of Sydney. There were a few problems with the ammo, as only a certain amount is allowed on any one flight, however, over the next few days, it did all evefltually arrive at our destination. Thanks to the careful planning by Sergio Zuffo and his excellent command of the English language. Arriving at Auckland Airport, our mini bus awaited us, which was then, most capably driven for the next ten days by Sergio. It proved its stamina over this period, carrying all our gear and ammo, which as time went by, seemed to shrink in size. We were booked into the Comercial Hotel in Hamilton, and with everything carefully stowed away we were then free to explore and sample the culinary delights of Hamilton. Early to bed, as we wanted to get in some serious practice the following day, Friday. An early breakfast, aU our gear baded on our mini bus, and to head off in the opposite direation. We were soon well and truly lost, the natives were friendly and two hours later we were there. It seemed they had moved the gun club, but forgot to teLl the locals. The Waikato Gun Club with its sixteen lay-outs, large bar and entertainment centre, was more than adequate to accoma- 0 Ready to shoot trap the Australian Team with Hank Theunissen (centre). date the five hundred or so, shooters who contested the nationals. Our team helped to keep the true image, by keeping the bar takings up, once the shooting was over. Our first day was spent in practising D.T.L. events, C/D only. Some of the team managed to keep their wallets well stocked. We were disappointed that we were unable to practice skeet as the following day Saturday, saw the start of the national C/Ship. Overall the organisation for the ten days shooting was excellent. The shoot marshalls on their scooters were everywhere. The whole operation was very smooth. If we had a query, there was always someone with the time and the patience to discuss any problems. The grounds were spotless, very few empties on the grounds, the reloading fraternity saw to that. We were able to sell our once fired cases for up to fifteen cents each. Australia is still the lucky country. Our most successful entrant was Platon Zappantis, who carried back several medals and trophies to decorate his den. Platon was also in great demand at the farewell dinner dance at the gun club, when he proved that he could sing a treat, as well as shoot. Hank Theunissen made the Australian trap team, and shot very well. The rest of us managed to get into a few shoot offs. Generally the opportunity to compete overseas was rewarding experience, it was great to watch the top boys in action. Leo Harrison from the USA with only two spare cartridges on his belt, twenty seven shell for all events, it must be nice to h that confident, and of course our own Bill Iles who shot so well. We only had one days rain. The food and drink was excellent. Side show alley, with its array of guns and acessories made us all want to sell our guns over there. The shooting sports are expensive in New Zedand. Finally, we would like to express our thanks, to,Tooth LA. for their sponsorship, and hope that the future winners of this event, will have as much fun as we did in the land of the long white cloud . . . 0 Page 4 AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS-JULY 1983
to be held at commencing WEDWESDAY MARE1 28, 1984 lo FRlDBY MBM 30, 1984 Please find listed below motel accommodation available in Wagga. Astor HoteVMotel Sturt Highway, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 21 4328 Double or Twin: $34.00. Triple: $40.00. 5-bedded: $55.00. (Res- taurant). ~llonviile Motel (Flag), Sturt Highway, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 22 7269 Double or Twin: $36.00. Extra person: $5.00. (Restaurant). Burringa Motel, Plumoton Road. WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 22 3100 Single: $30.00. Twin: $38.00. Extra person: $6.00 Ashmont Golf View Motel, Sturt and Olympic Highways, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 31 1633 Twin: $32.00. Triple: $36.00. Four: $40.00 Country House Motel, Sturt Highway, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 22 7256 Twin: $38.00. Triple: $43.00. Four: $48.00. (Restaurant). Garden City ~otor-lnn. 2 Day ~trekt, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 21 3646 Twin: $42.00. Triple: $47.00. Four: $52.00. (Restaurant). Koala Welcome Inn 22 Thompson Street, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 21 4873 Single: $40.00. Extra person: $5.00. (Reslauranl). Palm and Pawn Motel, Olympic Way, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 10691 21 4918 $32.001 Triple: $37.00. Four: $42.00. (Restaurant). Mercury Motel. Sturt Highway, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 22 7210 Twin: $34.00. Extra oerson: $6.00. Red Steer Motel. Corner Bomen Road and Olympic Way, WAGGA' WAGGA. 2650 (069) 21 1344 Twin: $32.00. Triple: $40.00. Four: $48.00. (Bistro) Town House Motel, Morgan Street, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 21 4337 Twin: $42.00. Extra person: $10.00. (Restaurant). Zebra Club Motel. 73 Morgan Street, WAGGA WAGGA. 2650 (069) 21 3986 Double: $36.00. Triple: $42.00. 5-bedded: $60.00. (Restaurant). "Please note prices could be increased next year. AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING NEWS-JULY I983 CI& ~a&t Manufacturers 12 Rosebery Street, Batgowlah, NSW 2093 Phone (02) 94 6607 or after hours (02) 94 88182 (Sergio Zuffo) THE ALL NEW OLIMPYC INTERNATIONAL STANDARD CLAY TARGET: Weight 105 grams, serated rlm to p ~re you bbtter. more even fl~ght, trap arm rubbers last longer, less mamtenance and cost to your club. A neM d~rnens~on to Clay Target Shootmg and brought to you by OLlhlPYC, the company that dramat~cally reduced the puce of targets to all Gun Clubs F~rst In price, Fmt in qual~ty WHY NOT USE THE BEST - THEY COST NO MORE Black & Colored Targets Available Very competitive prices. Victoria: Mr G. Ash 35 Wallace Ave., Frankston, Vic. 3199 (03) 7891119 B/W. (03) 7894661 AIH Riverina: Wagga Boat & Sports Store 55 Murray Street, Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. 2650 (069) 213894 Tasmania: Mr C. Conlon 54 Main Road., Huonville, Tas. 7109 Phone (002) 641054 Phone (002) 641488 A.H. South Australia: Mr Kyrn Holrnes. South West Freight. Mt. Gambier. S.A. AGENTS Mt. Gnmbicr: South West Freight, Graham Road, Mt. Gambier. S.A. (087) 25 8800 Bus. (087) 25 3342 Ah. Adelaide: S.E. Freighters 10 Orsmond Street. Hindmarsh S.A. (08) 469 799 Queensland: Mr Bill Stevens 125 Rudyards Street, Richiands 4077 Phone (07) 3983118 Bus. (07) 372 4822 A.H. Western Australia: * Used Exclusively at Commo Phone (09) 328 7704. Page 5
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