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No 217 : July 12, 1972

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Polar Bears?

They said tne water "wasn't bad!" We"ll believe 'em. More than 40 "polar bears" entered the water at Waikanae Beach on June 22, in a promotion organised by Radio Gisborne and the PRO. Br-r-r-r-r!

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The "bears" frolicking in the water.

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Complete with surfboard, Frank Amann enjoyed his dip.

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Life-saver Barry McLean reckoned it was O.K.

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Dion Kohn got dressed for the occasion but Sherry Williams didn't see any difference between summer and winter.

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Announcer Phil Langdon comments on the happy scene.

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Morris Brarh-well finds a way to stop his teeth from chattering.

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