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The intrusion of the digger element rather detracted from the pleasure of the racing for the squatters, but they carried off their frequent defeats by the outsiders in a sporting spirit. There were no disastrous mishaps and any incipient disturbances were detected immediately and capably dealt with by the stewards.
Old Healey lay down for a good part of the day on an improvised couch under a spring-cart. "It's just a touch of the sun," said Mrs Healey.