West Coast axemen who took part in the final of the World 14in underhand chop 1964.

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DescriptionWest Coast axemen who took part in the final of the World 14in underhand chop championship at the axemen’s carnival at Carter’s Beach, Westport, last Saturday. The competitors are, from left, W. Curtain (Hokitika), an experienced New Zealand representative who won the title, W. Liddell (Atarau), R. Thain (Karamea), R. Dickson (Ikamatua), third, C. Dalkle (Charleston), second, and L. Williams (Ohika).
From Papers Past.Date of Photo1964Map^[1]ContributorClaire Ward

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Location (city or town)West CoastPersonW. LiddellL. WilliamsC. Dalkle R. DicksonR. Thain W. CurtainOrganisation (eg business)West Coast axemenEventWest Coast axemen who took part in the final of the World 14in underhand chop

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Date Created2nd January 2023CommentsTom Daly
Sandra Laing

Sue Dando
Eileen Williams

Cherie Liddell
Great photo

Christine Hogg
Cherie Liddell did this Liddell family have any connection to the Liddell family down Taieri way?

Cherie Liddell
Christine Hogg not that I'm aware of. Bill Liddell any ideas

Matthew Kelly
“Hioojah” (Sp?) Thaine the AI man when AI meant something totally different from today.
He’s was a long rangy young man and also a good rugby player.

John Webster
Matthew Kelly yep my dad and him were good mates,

Sandra Laing

John Webster Roger remembers your dad well, working together at the mill, search and rescue and deer stalking. Good times!

Sandra Laing
Matthew Kelly Hoojah says hi! Remembers you well. Still wood Chopping 83 years young
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Matthew Kelly
That is just great to see. A few of us have gone to past Karamea Easter Shows but give him my best wishes.

Bill Liddell
Dad

Graham Liddell
Anna Liddell Craig Liddell

Dave Lyes
That man Bill Curtain.

Janet Sutton
Dave Lyes he had the paint shop in Revell street too didn't he? I remember watching him chop as a kid.

Karen Jones
Haven’t seen this photo before,dad Ralph Dickson looks so young and thin compared to the very strong man he became. Great to see

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West Coast axemen who took part in the final of the World 14in underhand chop 1964.

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