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Post by administrator on May 4, 2010 9:08:25 GMT 1
> --- On Mon, 3/5/10, David L <davejl@...> wrote: > > From: David L <davejl@...> > Subject: Vale Dave Cawley > To: speedstox12@... > Date: Monday, 3 May, 2010, 8:51 > > Hi John, > > Just a note, if of interest, re the passing of long time Speedway stalwart and ex competitor Dave Cawley last Sunday (2nd May) night. Dave had been suffering with cancer for the past year or so, but was still to be found officiating as Assistant Referee at the Ruapuna Speedway, Christchurch, New Zealand right up to the last meeting of the season just a few short weeks ago. > > Dave is recorded as starting his speedway career during the 1971/72 season in the TQ class, moving up to the Midgets in the 1978/79 season. He was also President of the Christchurch Speedway Assn for a period. > > Dave had a collection of vintage TQ's and Midgets which he was hoping to restore to running order, but unfortunately his health problems intervened. > > If Dave was not either competing or officiating, he was regularly seen on the embankments and many a tap on the shoulder and a discussion on the sport always eventuated. > > Farewell mate, have a safe journey. > > Dave L >
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