The Spartans – Multiple Authors

The Spartans – Ian McMorrin – March 1962 to March 1964 –

Ken Blaiklock (above) commented that it was important not to show favouritism to one particular dog. They all liked to be thanked and receive a bit of fuss after a hard day’s slog.(Photo: Ian McMorrin)

The Spartans comprised:

3 Dogs born at Horseshoe (Epsilon, Nu, Iota),

2 Dogs from Hope Bay (Steve and Ruth),

2 from Deception (Olaf and Sven),

2 from Stonington (Athos and Angus),

2 from Adelaide (Faerie and Brownie)

General Notes – 1962/63 Season

I took over the Spartans from J.B.Wigglesworth in March 1962 by which time they comprised, Epsilon, Steve, Iota and Nu. The strength of the team had been greatly reduced by the loss of Vicar, Moose and Tess during the 1961/62 summer season. This deficiency in power was partly made up by the addition of Athos and Faerie though the overall strength of the team still remained fairly low.

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