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Dick Tayler went into the 1974 Commonwealth Games knowing he was set for a good time, but he didn't think that would result in winning a gold medal.

CHRIS SKELTON Catholic Diocese of Christchurch archivist Triona Doocey goes through some of the relics unearthed during demolition of the Catholic cathedral. THE PRESS 160 YEARS is a series marking the launch of The The Press will revisit stories from every year of publication. There was triumphant news as well as sad news in Christchurch in 1974. “A minor miracle, a dream come true; the opening of the ceremony for the 1974 Commonwealth Games was a triumph for its organisers, and all who ...