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C. and W. Pull

The tug-of-war at Radio Gisborne's Country and Western Day at the Showgrounds was one of the big attractions of the day. A large number of teams had taken part in the heats, thus ensuring some thrilling contests in the finals. A special battery controlled monitor made sure that everything went according to Hoyle. The Country and Western Day was the climax to a week of Country and Western promotions run by 2ZG.

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The winning team in action.

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Anchor man for the team, Henry Seymour, takes a mighty strain and yells encouragement.

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One of the finals in action.

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In control of the tug-of-war finals is Neil Schroder.

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The winning team, from the Y.M.C.A. Weight Training Club, is, from left, in front, Kennett McKnight, Henry Seymour and Kevin Fallon, At back, Darian Sullivan, Pat Kingsford, Kevin Hannah and David Ward. Also on the Saturday a competition for the most appropriately dressed child was held and this was won by

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Nicola Bagley who really looks the part.

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All the way from Ormond to attend the function was Jeanette Hobbs.

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The Country and Western Talent Quest drew a large number of contestants who were sorted out before the final.

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A Country and Western Day would not be complete without some buck jumping and here Johnny Kimber displays his skill before the large crowd.

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The winners were George, Geralding and Georgina who rendered "We're Gonna Get Together."

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Brendan Dougan presented the prizes.

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Taking second place is Kathy Rutherford.

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Nan Gordon's "Yodelling Cowgirl" took her into third place.

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Radio cowboy comperes John Henry and Tas Collier.

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Others in the final included

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"The Shifters."

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Mani Collier.

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Linda Pane. Guest group at the function was the Tauranga Country Music Club who are pictured

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One of their vocalists was young Karen Hankenson

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who is singing "Nobody's Child."

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