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No 208 : October 6, 1971

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Yo Ho For The Yo-Yo …But No Rum

Plenty of Coca-Cola though, as lads and lassies threw yo-yo's about in all directions in the Yo-Yo competition. For three weeks the Colombian, Gilberto Zuluaga, was in the city, giving yo-yo demonstrations and holding heats for the area final which was held on September 24, at Woolworths. Lots of fun for the large crowd watching, but a bit nervewracking for the contestants.

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Gilberto demonstrates his skill with two yo-yos. At back is Eastern Bottling Company manager Mr Frank Mead.

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Part of the large crowd at the finals.

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First prize in the boys' section (a radio), and the right to compete in the grand final at Napier, went to Nigel Baker.

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Second prize (a camera) went to Philip Kerr.

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First prize in the girls' section (a radio), and the right to compete in the grand final, went to Maggie Nepia (left). Second was Vicki Evenbly, who received a watch.

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Philip Kerr does "Rocking The Baby." Contestants had to perform as many as possible of the eight basic movements of yo-yo-ism, in the competition.

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Felicity Ledger has problems with her string.

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