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Bride of the Year
Mrs Sally-Ann Monk (nee Hyland) won the 1973 Bride Of The Year contest from 17 other entrants. The contest, organised by the McGlashen Swimming Club, raised just over $1500 for club funds. The winner receives, among a long list of prizes, a luxury holiday for two in the South Island.
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Mrs Jane Duckworth (nee Borrie) gained second place in the contest
Third in the contest was Mrs Jenny Lloyd (nee Jones)
Mrs Maureen Collines (nee Knight) won the prize for the Gown of the Contest
Taking fourth place was Mrs Robyn Kirkpa trick (nee Williams)
In fifth place was Mrs April Dever (nee Nelson)
Another of the contestants was Mrs Corrina Packman (nee Bayram)
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Providing some of the entertainment were "The Gleaners," who are, from left, Aromai Kaua, Paea Thompson and Whaiora and Bill Enoka.
Trish Moloney and Bernie Brown were the comperes.
Poverty Bay Victory Hostess Marie McEwin places the winner's sash on Mrs Monk, as Trish Moloney looks on.
Mrs Monk pictured with her husband Ian, her mother Mrs M. W. Hyland, and parents-in-law Mr and Mrs R. J. Monk.
Part of the large crowd in the War Memorial Hall looks on as the brides parade for the final voting.