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At the Circus
There were thrills & spills aplenty when Cole's Circus came to town early in May.
Audrey Holden aloft on the tightrope.
Some local riders tried out the circus buckjumpers At right, Colin McDonald grimaces as he hits the ropes after being unseated. Riders are good if they can stay on these horses for more than a few seconds.
Jim Attrill, of Matawhero, and McDonald, of Gisborne, are seen in action.
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Through the Hoop
The lioness caught by the highspeed camera jumping through the flaming hoop, while (below) Captain Ridgway gives one of the lions his supper.
This little pony was popular with local children. Ringmaster Hughes saw to it that boys who climbed on were soon bucked off.
Audrey Holden performs high up on the trapeze.