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No 124 : October 8, 1964

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At The Circus

Hundreds of Gisborne children and adults converged on the Churchill Park domain in Awapuni Road last month when Sole Bros and Wirths Circus came to town.

During its two-day stay, the circus thrilled large audiences with its repertoire under the big top, while outside, spectators whiled away many an hour watching the never-ending antics of the monkeys, lions, elephants, and horses.

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Patrons swarm around the animal cages and the big top entrance

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A monkey who escaped his guardian, swings cheekily from a tent rope out of arms' reach.

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The elephants fascinated the children

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On a visit to the circus there are many things to see. You can watch the elephants...........

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.......with their fascinating trunks asking for tidbits....

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....or ride on the baby ponies.......

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....or feed the monkeys.

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King of the jungle, the lion surveys its onlookers with a superior stare from behind a danger sign.

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Two monkeys go for a ride on the shoulders of an attendant

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