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Big Crowds At Nelson Show

A near-record crowd flocked to the Nelson A and P Association's annual show at Richmond, despite a chill wind on the second day and showers on the first. Still, the weather was a great improvement on last year's, when a heavy rainfall all but wrecked the show. Our big picture was taken during the grand parade of stock and horses.

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Horses in the grand parade

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Fergus O'Connor drives his five–horse team in the parade - possibly the only show in New Zealand where this is still seen.

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"Grand parade or not, it's time for afternoon tea"

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B. G. and W. D. Dron's reserve champion Jersey bull

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The high–stepping harness horses are still delightful to watch

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Loot

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John Prendergast well on his way to a 2nd placing in the 12–inch underhand chop.

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It wouldn't be a show without candy floss

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Much easier than walking

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Mrs R. W. A. Douglas (Blenheim) on Shenandoah won the F.E.I.jump for hunters

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The most popular part of the ground was side-show alley.

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A family of riders: Janet, Christine, Philippa and Bronwyn Hunt.

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Heather Wilson on Golden Peepwon the pony international jump

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