The Autumn Carnival

An interesting variety of ring events, an excellent attendance, and perfect weather conditions combined to make the Poverty Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association's twelfth Autumn Carnival an outstanding success.

The sideshows, with their gay carnival atmosphere, once again proved their popularity with the younger people and were continually in action throughout the day.

The large number of entries in the trotting races, which monopolized the ring events, had a large and enthusiastic following. Jeep skin racing and wild cow milking provided plenty of excitement, while cycling, school relays, and Pony Club events were entertainment of a less dangerous nature.

The Carnival was brought to a close with an aeroplane making several low runs over the grounds and dropping lollies to the hundreds of children below.

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Trotters racing round the new curved track at the Showgrounds before a multitude of faces and a ceiling of blue and while.

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The big wheel was popular...

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...and so were the merry-go-round and midget railway

The jeep skin races provided plenty of thrills and spills for spectators and riders alike.

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Randall (Ben Hur) Coleman careering round the track at speeds of up to 45mph as he fought to maintain his balance.

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Unsuccessful, he slides round the corner on his side.

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The combined Pony Clubs gave an impressive display in jumping four horses in unison.

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Hundreds of children raced on to the ground for the aerial lolly scramble.