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Kennel Club Championships

Strong outside entries provided plenty of competition for Gisborne's dog enthusiasts at the Poverty Bay Kennel Club's All Breed Championship show, held at the Showgrounds recently.

The supreme award, the best dog in show, was won by Mr J. L. Montgomery, of Lower Hutt, with his wire coated terrier, Champion Mollie Cadzow Oaks.

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Mr Montgomery prepares his champion for the show with a final combing

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Kennel Club stewards Messrs P. Pilbrow, V. Cave, and R. Harding (president) work on their result sheets.

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Mr Montgomery (centre) is presented with the Watties Trophy for best dog in show by Mr A. Willoughby. At right is the runner-up, Mr J. C. Charters, Hastings, with his Boston terrier, Champion Joyandrers Dandy Kim.

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Mrs S. A. Carter parades her Astral Tiny Atom, which won best toy dog in show.

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Sole judge, Mr J. F. Mitchell, of Ngaruawahia, studies some of the entrants.

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Wayne Menzies with his Champion Waiuku Tar Baby, winner of best sporting dog.

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Mrs E. Ward, of Kawerau, displays her little Chihuahua dog, Tioting, which won seven first placings.

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The best cocker spaniel in show, Dandaul Prudence of Australia, receives a brushing-up from its owner, Mrs E. Macey, of Auckland.

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Displaying their dogs for judging in the best non-sporting section are Mr J. C. Charters (1st) and Miss B. Litt, of Auckland (2nd).

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Working from the poling rack, Wally Shadgett and Glenn Constable pull two Albacore tuna from the water. In the distance is East Cape.