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Vol 14 : July 1, 1994

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MID-WINTER SWIM

Over $4000 was raised for the IHC at this year's mid-winter swim. Apart from the intrepid good sports who threw themselves into the water, there were dozens of other "celebrities" who were talked into parting with a donation for not going in thanks to two people (pictured right) who shall remain nameless. The aroma of sausages sizzling and hot soup along with the mild conditions made for a pleasant few hours at Midway Beach.

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Sponsors J.S. Allan and Radio 2ZG were to the fore on the shore, but not in the water.

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Part of the crowd who gathered to watch proceedings.

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Turanga Lions organised a delicious sausage sizzle to warm up the spectators and swimmers who gathered at Midway Beach for the 1 o'clock high tide swim. Pictured from left: John Hall, Nigel Mead, Matthew Gray, Jim Hermiston and Ray Gowland

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Competitor No.25 Jodie Taylor and 5 year old Dion Taylor looking slightly apprehensive about the whole idea of swimming.

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Sam Sanders, Janaya Shardlow, Mitchell Sanders and Sarah Shardlow found a good log to play on while waiting for the swim to begin.

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A cheerful looking Callum Sanders survived the experience. Just proved it can't have been that cold.

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This "clown" waited till she was in her 60s to have her first mid-winter swim Well done Margaret Mason!

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Ian White (L) who raised the most sponsorship money and King Neptune himself, Roland Matthews.

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