The grand parade taking place on the afternoon of the second day.

Leading the parade is Mr Wallace Johnstone with Puketutu Baker 192, a four-year-old Angus bull, which took the supreme grand champion award.

The champion Romney ram was entered by K. Greaves.

The champion Perendale ram was shown by Coventry Station.

Mrs E. M. Burke rides 'Guy Fawkes', the champion hack, around the ring during the grand parade

This magnificent piece of work took first place in the novelty decorated cake section for Patricia Lennane

Hereford champion Waihuka Trafalgar thinks a bite of iced cake wouldn 't go amiss

In the C.W.I. section, class 607 (Court by Women's Institute), Tamarau took first prize

In the Home Industries Hall a new section, Modern Craft, attracted many entries

The chopping events always provide exciting moments.

Roly Kent in the process of winning his heat of the 11" standing handicap.

Geoff Hocquard attempting to break the New Zealand record of 18.5 secs in the 14" chop. His best time out of two attempts was 20 secs.

Halfway through the event, and halfway through the block at the top of the pole.

Down to the bottom again for the other half.

Progressing up the pole.

Into the block for the second half.

The actual winner of the event was Mark Smith.

Some found that bare feet was the only way to negotiate side show alley

Mud and Jandals are not the best of combinations

Boots! That's the story – but which way to go

Just hope somebody doesn't tread on our toes

"I'm glad this tap's here!"