Smallbore Rifles

Compared to the team which gave the might of Canterbury such a fright two years ago, it must be acknowledged that this year the Victoria team is a relatively inexperienced lot. The team will be led by Roper Smith, who has been having a most successful season around the championships. Roger will be ably supported by veterans Dick Edwards and Dave Rew, both of whom shot at tournament last year. Dick is a southpaw -he claims to have discovered a new angle on sighting while Dave is an accomplished collector of whisky bottles - from raffles. Newcomers to the team ;are Roger Girdiestone. who, last Easter, won himself an NZU Blue for .303 shooting; and John Bryce. who reckons he shoots at his best on a strange range.