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No 136 : March 4, 1972

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75th Golden Bay A&P Show A Tremendous Success

People by the hundreds were attracted to the 75th Golden Bay A & P Show, contributing to a record gate. A scorching day, combined with a wide variety of events, helped make the show the most successful ever. (Photos: B. E. Sherwood, Takaka).

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A view of the grand parade

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A topdressing aircraft "bombs" a fire with 200 gallons of water during an aerial fire fighting display

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The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Carter (right), in conference with members of the show committee. Messrs J. Cashman and P. C. Rogers

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Competitors in the jigger chop thrilled the crowd with their skill

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Robin Briant was the victim at the Leo Club's ducking pond

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The big wheel was a popular attraction

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Lion member and St John man, Bruce King, tries his hand at the Leo Club stand

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The cattle judge, Mr A. A. C. Weir, inspects L. J. lorn's entry, a pedigree bull

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