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A miscellany of pictures taken in Nelson during the holiday season. Since Tahunanui Beach was the main playground of holiday-makers, that's where we concentrated our main efforts. Above-A photo finish in one of the King Neptune Day races.

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A first taste of the surf

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Some could skim...some couldn't

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clowning in the bath at the water skiing display

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Sprinters of the future on Tahuna Beach

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The swingingest group in town - certainly on the night of Mardi Gras - was this one backing the 2ZN talent quest. From left: Chris Lukies, Elston Blain, Bill Campbell (Christchurch, who holidays here regularly), Ron Carmody, Jim Pannell (clarinet), now of Caloundra, Queensland, back in Nelson on holiday and, at rear, John Cooper (bass), Jim Patterson (drums) and maestro, Chas Hall (piano).

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A section of the crowd on the beach which watched the judging of the Miss Tahunanui contest

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At Brightwater a display of arts and crafts attracted a lot of interest, especially on the damp days. Linda McLaren (Dunedin) is looking at a display of dolls in national costume.