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Maori Competitions

The Maori Competitions were as popular as ever again this year and the large crowds which attended both the day and evening sessions gave much applause and encouragement to the performers on the stage.

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An impressive action during the High School's item by Nigel Jones.

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Members of the Tolaga Bay party come on stage.

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Prizewinners who accepted their trophies on behalf of their groups are Alice Matahiki, Julie Pewhairangi, Georgina Matenga, Thelma Brown and Mere Horsfall. At back are competition officials Mesdames P. Kaua, M. Jones and C. Tuari.

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Pearl, Kura and Alice Matahiki and Kura Forrester and Puhi Milner were five members of the Tokomaru Bay group which won many prizes.

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Frankie Moran was one of the Tolaga Bay group.

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Prize-winners from North Clyde, Wairoa, were Terry Burgess, Hata Wilson, Hine White and Lynette Heffernan.

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Members of the Mangatu party performing.

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Waiting to start their selection, these boys from Mangatu are Jim Ritchie, Tim Henry, Fritz Peneha, Oliver Huhu, and, in front, Willie Teepa, Ken Robin and Jack Wainui.