![Stratford high jumper D Bayly pictured in action in 1970.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DTMCLO3UWTUIFBOW7DOBWG3ZCU.jpg?auth=3d564572bf1d377aae46bbcb21c258100626868d9fedcd6df47bc520b55c4070&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The Taranaki Amateur Athletic and Cycling Championships took place in Stratford's Victoria Park in January 1970. Pictured is D Bayly, an entrant in the colt section of the event, as he clears the jump at 4 foot 9 inches. This was his best attempt on the day, the paper reports.
![Duckie was the star attraction at the Stratford campsite in 1970.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Y64WCFIEQ2PUMYRSDIBFNXEEG4.jpg?auth=639d47b0efd9d05de2d1024a5f7539129e00597b8016e4c3efc177866d842ca4&width=16&height=8&quality=70&smart=true)
A drake named Duckie was the star attraction at the Stratford campsite in 1970.
Duckie arrived with his human keepers, Mr and Mrs McCann of Heretaunga, Hutt Valley, for a visit.