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The death occured recently of Addington identity, Ron Campion. He was 80.
Ron was a well known figure over the years, often seen driving his horses down the roads on his way to work them at Addington.
Ron worked for the late Allan Holmes, and was a nephew of the late J S Shaw, of Vodka fame. He was recognised at being a dab hand for breaking in a young horse. In latter years Ron's most prominent horse was a trotter, Billy Joel, successful at the Wellington and local country area tracks.
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