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Donald McDowell on the way to winning the open title

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On Yee of Richmond was second in the C grade plough

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Donald McDowell (right) receives his trophy from Mrs Elaine ivory. At left is Mr D. Blincoe and next to him is Maurice lvory.

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Not for Fergus O'Connor of Appleby, the noise of a throbbing tractor engine. He prefers the quiet dependability of a six-horse team with which to do his ploughing. The team proved a popular attraction.

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Judges Messrs J. R. Brown (Golden Bay), I. D. McCallum (Blenheim) and M. J. McGlashen (Richmond) hard at work

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Gilbert Russ of Appleby was second in the open contest

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A competitor in the women's section, Helen Coleman, relaxes at the wheel of her tractor

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And receiving a word of encouragement from her brother Tony is Mary Cook of Appleby

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Dog trials with sheep being replaced by geese were an interesting highlight

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Peter Coleman, Nelson (right), winner of the C division receives congratulations from runner-up On Yee of Richmond

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There were fine displays of chopping from internationals Dave Lamberton and Les Gilsenan, but also popular were two younger axemen, Stephen Jones (nearest) and Peter Howe.

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An aerial crop dusting display added to the programme

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Mr L. Henricks and Allan Scott have a chat while Bevan McDonald and Melanie Scott enjoy the view

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Motorcyclists dash for the ball during a game of moto-ball. Motorcycle mounted soccer players in action