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No 135 : February 5, 1972

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Timberland Carnival

Hundreds of people flocked to Wakefield for the Timberland Carnival, organised by Wakefield Jaycee. The highlight of the event was the stock car racing, but there were numerous other attractions which contributed to the success of the occasion.

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Dust plumes high as the field hits the front straight in a stock car race

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Ross Christieson (Stoke) hurtles down the flying fox

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Some stock cars required assistance

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Even during holidays, the ever-watchful St John personnel were on hand

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For Carol Trower, Rosalie Seyb and Julie Harman, the ferris wheel had great attraction

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Jacqueline Pomeroy, 5, of Richmond (right) has a look to see if the Indians are catching up. The merry-go-round was popular

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Engine driver for the day was Wayne Sturgeon (Riwaka)

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The stock car racing had most of the crowd lining the track.

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Ian Shellock of Wakefield Jaycee had a busy time manning the chocolate wheel

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Lucky winner of a chook was Jack Stratford of Brightwater

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