Motueka Turned Out For The Show

Hundreds of people flocked to March-wood Park for the annual Motueka A. and P. Show and all sections of the show were well patronised. Favourite with many children was sideshow alley which, although lacking much variety, catered for most.

Lester Flintoft, Upper Moutere, with Flintoft Vera, the Jersey and all breeds champ.

John Prendergast, Richmond, in action at one of the chops

Mrs Norma Conza, Richmond, on the reserve champion hack, Isaac's Gold

Champion hunter, Smoke Screen, and Mrs Colleen Harwood, Motupipi

The champion mare was Donny Brook Marietta, owned by Fergus O'Connor, Appleby. She also won the same title at the Christchurch Show

Denise Thomason of Hope and Lord Argosy had a successful day and included the champion hack title in their wins

A highlight was the grand parade and here a section of the crowd is shown while contestants circle the large ring

Directing traffic at the car park was Leo McGlashen

Take it easy big boy

Clay Gilmour, Blenheim, gives one of the guests a quick trim during shearing contest

Crunch. And Andrew Wilson cleaves the block in the 12-inch standing. Andrew's from Golden Bay

As gentle as lambs they went. Not really. One of these docile pets made a break soon after this picture was taken

Colourful sombreros were popular at the show

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The Nelson Photo News

No 124 : March 6, 1971

Motueka Turned Out For The Show