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Every Dog Had His Day
Canines of all shapes, sizes and breeds paraded in the worst spell of wet weather Nelson has seen for a while at the Nelson Kennel Club's show at the Richmond showgrounds. Because of rain, judging had to be held under the main stand, and only at infrequent intervals did the rain ease sufficiently for man and beast to venture into the open. It almost rained dogs and dogs.
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Lot of interest was shown in this bassett hound brought up from Christchurch by Mrs E. Slade and D. Fifield, joint owners.
A girl and her dog: Cheryl Barrett, Redwood's Valley, and her golden spaniel.
Secretary Claude Nailer and Scotties
Mrs J. I. McQuillan (Kaiapoi), Mrs E. Lockhart (Sumner) and dogs keeping warm in unseasonable Nelson weather
Corgis being judged: Mrs R. N. Elliott (Picton), Miss J. Edwards, Mrs D. Vatt and Mrs W. Withers, all of Nelson.