Treasure Hunt on Wheels

A gob stopper, a rusty nail, a bath plug; all the usual articles.

But this time the treasure hunters were all members of the Gisborne Car Club and did their hunting by car.

The girls are getting the name of Cook's memorial builders and the inscription on the cannon.

Competitor sets out from starting point at townclock.

Searching for the required bi-valve type sea shell from Kaiti Beach.

Girl competitor proudly displays sea shell find

Another requirement: copying down sign on Army Hall front

After treasure hunt competitors met on sand-hills at Walnui Beach to check in

Chocolate fish on stick, necessary part of treasure

"Now to slake that nagging thirst"

Competitors line up with their chocolate fishes on sticks. A regal pose, what?

Following treasure hunt competitors underwent series of trials over sandhills.

Young Johnny looks on hopefully as mother holds up chocolate fish for judge.

Winners with trophies: John Newman, tyre gauge, 1st; Dave Fraser, valve puller-outer, 2nd; John Tamblin, insulation tape, 3rd.

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