The A. and P. Show

The Poverty Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association's 1962 two-day show proved, as in other years, to be a grand success, with keen entries in the competitive sections, a complete and comprehensive display of trade appliances, all the fun of side-show alley, and a good crowd.

Although a short downpour on the Friday afternoon suggested a dismal future, the weather was otherwise well behaved, and turned on brilliant sunshine for the "people's day", adding the final touches to a wonderful outing for all concerned.

A panoramic view of the grand parade in progress taken from the western end of the ring.

Leading the parade was the supreme champion cow, W. H. MacDonald's pedigree jersey, Poplarbrae Two Spot

A youthful steward having trouble with his headstrong animal

The perfectly proportioned head of the best dog in show, Mrs M. A. Johansen's wire-coated fox terrier, Ch. Rayleigh Streamliner.

The champion thoroughbred or light entire horse, C. Isabeth's Man-o-War.

The bull section of the parade, led by the supreme champion of all beef breeds, H. Bayly's Black Wizard of Cricklewood, F. E. Humphreys and Son's champion yearling Hereford, R. F. Hutchinson's reserve champion for 3 year Herefords, and F. E. Humphreys and Son's bull which was 1st in its class

The A and P Association's patron, Mr J. C. Graham, presenting the Meat and Wool Cup for the supreme champion of beef breeds to Mr H. Bayly, of Nuhaka, as his steward, Mr Sam Cooper, and the winning beast, Black Wizard of Cricklewood, look on.

One of the judges for the Meat and Wool Cup, Mr S. T. Belcher, of Hastings, examining F. E. Humphreys and Son's champion hereford bull.

The winner of the international jump, Bruce Hansen on Tide

Competing in the international jump is Graham Hansen on his champion hack, Saba Sam

A memorial plaque to the late Mr Henry Tucker, who made available the present showgrounds and gave financial assistance in their development, being unveiled by his nephew, Mr Selwyn Smith.

Choppers competing in the teams event

A horseman who was prepared for the sudden shower on the Friday afternoon produced an umbrella and carried on in relative comfort.

Margaret Dennis and Jillian Pritchard competing in the highland dancing

Patrons of sideshow alley dashed for shelter under the stalls when the Friday downpour caught them unawares.

A bulldozer in the trades exhibits just had to be "driven" by these two youngsters.

Motorcycles and scooters were a feature of the trades display this year.

A fast-talking salesman has an attentive audience as he demonstrates his wares.

Three thrill-seekers relish a dizzy ride on the octopus.

Children in a carriage on the miniature railway find their ride quite exciting enough.

The scene in the amusement area, with crowds of people gathered round the sideshows, and under the revolving passengers of the big wheel, the flying chairoplaners, and the gyrating octopus riders.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 101 : November 1, 1962

The A. and P. Show