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Outstanding Success
Once again the McGiashen Swimming Club "Bride of the Year" contest was an outstanding success. A capacity crowd filled the Archery Club Hall to enjoy the parade of gowns and the supper and dancing later.
Gayle Judd (nee Thorstensen) won the contest and she was presented with her flowers, prize tokens and sash by last year's winner Jocelyn Carter (left). At right is Gayle's proud husband Merv Judd.
Winner of the Wedding Gown of the Year Award is Janice Thomas who also came 5th in the contest.
Second place in the contest was won by Maree Tocker (nee Sharp).
Taking third place is Sue Ingoe (nee Tocker).
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Linda Clark (nee Ovenden).
Glenda Wohnsiedler (nee Kinlock).
Last year's winner of the Bridal Gown of the Year Award, Carolyn Potter, pins the sash on this year's winner, Janice Thomas.
Showing off her wedding dress to advantage is Bride of the Year Gayle Judd.
Compere Bernie Brown who flew in from Tauranga especially for the occasion.
Three of the judges having a hard time judging the winning gown.