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The Gisborne Photo News

 

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The Big Sell

Retailers and their staffs were out in force and full regalia for the "Sellabration" held on the Wednesday of Cook Week. All entered into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in period costume or something appropriate to the day.

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Members of Farmers Trading Co Ltd selling their wares on the street are, from left, Alec Falconer, Carol Peachy, Lynley King, Pamela Smith, Joe Rice, and Eileen Fahy.

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Dressed in the type of costume their grandmothers probably wore are Mrs E. Fahy and Mrs E. Waugh.

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Jim Eddy and Murray McDermott were two of the Island traders at Charlie Brown's.

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Selling all types of reading material are Karen Davis, Bella Lightfoot, and Eileen Ogilvie (Adams' Book Shop).

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Explaining the functions of the modern refrigerator to Mrs E. Wooster is Mrs E. Mitchell (Farmers Trading).

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Wearing contrasting costumes are Val Goodall and Diane Harmen (Howard's).

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Pirate traders are Kevin Worsnop, Margaret Mitchell, and Ian Harrison (Mallenstein Bros. Ltd).

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Bobbie Veen brings a touch of patriotism to the proceedings with these Union Jacks (Bushnell's).

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Trevor Fox at Arthur Toye's colourful stall

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Kim Baker from Day-N'-Dance

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Jim Thomson, sadler and harness maker

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This happy foursome from Adair's are Sandra Trowell, Sally Ritchie, Faye Burborough, and Howard Healey.

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Jill Sayers (Post Office Savings Bank) makes a charming picture

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Large crowds watched the performances of the Maori Concert Party outside the Friendly Fit Shoe Store and the C.B.A. Bank.

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Dressed for the occasion are Mesdames Phyl Davis and Dot Parkes (Tiny Tots)

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Selling sun hats outside Juliette's is Maureen Gardner

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Jacki McClatchie and Diane Phelps sold all kinds of potions on their stall. (Burnett's Pharmacy).

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Selling their merchandise on the street are Mesdames Tui McKenzie-Smart and Agnes McCabe (Michelle's). The apron worn by Mrs McCabe is believed to be 200 years old.

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Members of the public away to a flying start in the 2ZG tray race. Mr Bob Collins, third from left, was the eventual winner.