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No 185 : November 5, 1969

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Blaze of Glory

Spectators were enthralled by the spectacular colours and patterns of the fireworks display. This was a fitting end to the official day's celebrations.

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Circular patterns created by a giant Catherine wheel.

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Feathered bursts of light created by one of the large rockets.

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One of the smaller chrysanthemum rockets.

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The size of this giant star shell is shown by the pine trees in the foreground.

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One of the revolving fountains.

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The most spectacular set piece was the Endeavour.

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The size of some of the fireworks can be gauged by this view from Kaiti Hill.

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