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This pigeon of Laurie Edmonds, Wanganui, was judged the best colour bird in show. It was also the New Zealand champion for best coloured homer old bird.

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Laurie Edmonds at the cage of his prize-winning bird.

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Cages containing the large pigeon section.

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Cousins Brian and Andrew McDonald had a good look round the whole show.

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George Foster (left) and Dave Frethey (right) discuss the finer points of a bird with Don Robin, the judge from Kawarau.

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"Kingy" Mullins of Palmerston North took best bird in show with this Rhode Island Red rooster.

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"Snow"-Wooster got the award for his bird which was the best bantam in show.

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The first pet show run in conjunction with the bird show was won by Jenny Arnold with her pony. This was for the best pet overall. Second prize in the overall went to Sally Cairns (left in the picture below right), while first and second in the feathered section went to Linda and Glen Turnwald.

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Peter Matthews took best bird in the flying classes.