Y.F.C. News

The East Coast Council of the Young Farmers' Club conducted an Activities Weekend recently. Young farmers came from all over the country to participate in the events which were held at the showgrounds. Included in the events were shearing and woolhandling, pasture judging, dairy beef and pig judging and fat sheep sessions.

Roger Gibson tries his hand at the tractor backing competition.

Conducting one of the Southdown judging courses is Mr S. Kirkpatrick.

One of the shearing classes in session.

Entertainment for the visitors also included a parade of fashions through the ages presented by the Country Girls' Club.

Members of the Waipawa Y.F.C. team competing in the pasture judging

A panel discussion for the East Coast Radio Contest saw finalists Jim Fleming, Peter Halliday, Joe Regan, Andrew Wright (first) and Noel Williams taking part.

Hamish Kynoch, East Coast Council chairman, presents Andrew Wright with his prize.

John Scott, Department of Agriculture, chaired the panel discussion.

Lorraine Allen models an early sheepskin dress.

Robyn Williamson models a modern bikini.

Lorraine Allen in a costume of gypsy vintage.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 178 : April 23, 1969

Y.F.C. News