The Show

That Poverty Bay is certainly a misnomer was once again proved at this year's A.& P. Show. The quality of all stock entered was of the best which just shows there is nothing poor about this rea.

Flags fly as the Grand Parade takes place in the ring.

Dick Humphreys prepares to lead out F. E. Humphreys and Son's Grand Champion Bull, Pirate Gem, at the head of the Grand Parade.

Frosty Goodall with R. F. Hutchinson & Co.'s Clachanburn, the Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Gaylene Hughes and her champion calf in the parade.

The trades section held some interesting exhibits. Among them was this tractor transporter which was on display on the Porter Engineering stand.

"Which reminds me, I must get something to weed the violets".

"If seven blokes, for seven years, mowed with seven mowers" - (or a like quote) "would they get rid of the grass?". There must be as many motor mowers as there are varieties of grass on the market these days.

The shearing competitions attracted large crowds all day.

Two of the wool-handling judges, Mr R. Scaife and Mrs J. Harrison, compare their points sheets.

Sue Thompson and Red Phantom who gained a number of awards are pictured as they take part in the Grand Parade.

Murray Thompson and Fontanelle won Class 24, the Open Jump.

Michael Willock and Kapai were second in the Open Jump.

Third in the Open Jump were David Graham and Countess.

Jan Mossman on Billy Boy competing in the International Pony Jump.

Judges Mervyn Wooster (poultry) and John Jacobs (pigeons). Mr Wooster holds the best fowl in Show and Mr Jacobs best homer.

Successful contestant, Ian Wells, with Fancy Pigeon, a winning entry.

Section steward Charlie Wells is president of P. B. Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Assoc.

Jill Shirnack, Haumoana, and Penny and Michelle Wilson were three successful dancing competitors.

Karen, 8, and Scott, 1½, Dunfoy were a little dubious about the weather

Karen Robinson (assistant) and Lenore Livingston, the Highland dancing judge from Rotorua, pause from their work, for the camera.

Rozanne James with her father, Ray James, and Dail Climo who were both dancing stewards.

Winner of best Afghan hounds puppy under 12 months was Jamul Pasha of Kazah. He is held by his owner, Mrs Ann Campbell.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 173 : November 6, 1968

The Show