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Motueka Competitions
Competitors from all parts of the Nelson district and from even further afield took part in the Motueka Competitions Society's 1961 programme. Attendances of the public, particularly of school children, were very large and the verdict was a very successful show.
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Catherin Cowan, all the way from Petone to win several first prizes.
Tap ballet: Kay Smith, Alison Gabites, Dianne Mills, Sue Pedder, Marie Durmmond, Janette Smith, Sandra Quaife
"Just You Wait, 'enry 'iggins" by Eliza Doolittle (Jean Spencer)
Carolyn Satherley, Prudence Silcock and Jocelyn Tanner won awards in highland dancing section
Jill Bradley, four-times ballet winner
A couple of workers, Mesdames Mick Reeves (curtain) and L. Inwood, who started as announcer 27 years ago