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Guy Fawkes Night At The Beach

Since the authorities installed mercury vapour lamps at waikanae Beach, the promenade has been a much brighter place at night, but even the brilliance of the new lights paled on Guy Fawkes night when the Beach Carnival Committee presented its annual fireworks display for the entertainment of thousands of visitors.

About £200 worth of fireworks were set off, producing a brilliant display which was made brighter still by the many bonfires lit along the beach.

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The pavilion, fronted by the big fire.

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Interested crowd watches display

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Fascination: a small boy watches as his "flowerpot" burns.

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Robyn Rennie and Christine Cummins (intermed.)

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There was good eatry of guys in the competition, for which prizewinners are seen at left. Here Mr Gus Herkt, in charge of fire, piles guys aloft.

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Brian Bugden (senior)

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Rebyn and Christine get prize for best guy of all from the Mayor Mr Barker.

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A real live guy

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Teresa Wilson, Te Karak (Junior)

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Setting the bonfire alight

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Some of the brilliance and gaiety of the occasion is caught in these pictures taken during the carnival

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View from west end of beach

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It's a family affair

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The big bonfire

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Making preparations

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Fires round the bay

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