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Some free advice from the medical fraternity, and that looks like a pretty gruesome operation in progress. He probably smoked too much!

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A procession's just the thing to ride a Penny Farthing in

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The Stoke Jaycee chapter entered a colourful float which was gracefully complemented by Christine Phillips

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The Salisbury Maori Culture float attracted a lot of attention

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And the wild west came to town with the Motueka Rodeo Club

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These young dancers had to hold their poses for a long time, on the Trafalgar Harrier Club float

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This might be called "Lord Nelson, flower power." The float was judged the best in the procession. The Princess is Jane Gillespie

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A popular member of the procession was this aeroplane-riding monkey which later appeared at the A. & P. Show. "Just get those chocks away, man, and I'm gone!"

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"Look at that one." Spectators perched on balconies overlooking the streets to watch the procession

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The Nelson Caravan Club's float depicting Nelson Cathedral was one of the best on display

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The Student Nurses' Association float, "Tin Panic Band" added an hilarious touch to the event

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The champion rose at the horticultural show, Diamond Jubilee, grown by Mrs J. Inwood, and Margaret Black, 10, make an attractive pair

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Enjoying the roses at Broadgreen were Mr and Mrs A. E. Stuart and Mr D. Nalder

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Among those at the Rose Ball were Marilyn Davies, John Goodman, John and Dianne MacDonald

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Lea Richards and Colin Kirk at the Rose Ball

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The president of the Nelson Rose Society, Mr D. H. Mustchin, and Mrs B. R. Eyre examine a rose

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Cosmetics and wigs were on display early in the week. Here Ann Tomas applies lipstick to Pauline Davis

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David Monopoli prepares Beryl Inwood's hair before putting a wig on her

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A crowd scene at the procession

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Lynne Kirk and Brian Richards at the Rose Ball