The Haka

At this juncture, the Vic. athletic team, produced an example of its special uniqueness. It injected a touch of real colour into .the proceedings by performing its own haka, specially written by Brian Smythe, with able assistance from just about everybody. The haka incident could be classed as the most colourful one at tournament.

Anyway, the crowd loved it. And our 4 × 440 team whom it was intended to inspire ran a fine second to Otago—an excellent performance. The team was Lance Leikis (again), Johnny Pearce (the team mascot), Andy Larkin (the man with the tankard) and Doug. Drysdale, who had previously run very meritoriously in the 440 and 880, gaining a well-deserved fourth in top-class company.