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No 196 : October 7, 1970

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Queen Carnival Gala

A gala day at Young Nick's playground saw all the fun of the fair taking place as the Country, Jaycee, Lions and Swimming Queen committees vied with each other for the public's money in a combined, concentrated fund-raising gala for the Olympic Pool.

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Jaycee clowns Russell Searle, Tony Ensor arid Roy Jarvie put a lot of "hot air" into their stall.

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Crowds made short work of the goods for sale.

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Preparing for hungry bargain hunters are Lions chef, Paddy Pilbrow, and assistants Jill Fitzmaurice and Jenny Okeby.

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If those coconuts aren't shy enough, they'll get knocked off their perches.

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The Lions train rides drew hordes of children–and some not so young!

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Jaycee president Mike Brittenden caused great interest with his racing mice. You heard!

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Sue Ruru ("Ugh" and "Yuk") as she catches eggs in the egg throwing competition. At least she was dressed for it.

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Rides in a dray for the Country Queen supporters.

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Peter Duckworth throws an egg to his catcher.

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