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No 235 : January 30, 1974

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A Great Day Out

After the Christmas Parade of 1973, a Family Day was held in Anzac Park. An extra large crowd attended. So much so that the day could become an annual event. Out of the many attractions provided, the two outstanding highlights were the arrival of Father Christmas by boat on the Waimata River, and the Fancy Dress Contest with prizes of $100.

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Doug and Joan Lewis, with Heather, Allan and Colin, enjoying ice-creams in the shade.

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First prize in the fancy dress contest went to Alison Pollard of 42 Albert Street. She is wearing a Breton national costume which was made by her mother.

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This little pink fairy, Amerillis Jenkins by name, took second prize in the contest. She is held by her father, Mr Neville Jenkins.

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"If Mark and Anne could see us now!" This royal couple is Brent and Jackie Johns, another of the 100 entries in the contest

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A flotilla of boats paraded up the Waimata River preceeding Santa Claus.

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Who arrived in his own special steamer.

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Some of the crowd watching the fancy dress contest while waiting for Father Christmas to arrive.

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