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No 140 : June 24, 1972

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The Magic of Wool

The Nelson District Co-ordinating committee of the W.D.F.F. and the C.W.I, recently held a one-day school on wool at Loney Hall, Richmond. Those who attended were shown how wool could be taken through its various stages from the fleece to garments

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Members of the co-ordinating committee examine some of the goods, from the High Country Sheepskin Shop, on display. From left: Mrs G. Wastney (Wakapuaka), Mrs A. Wratten (Nelson) and chairman Mrs P. Gibbs (Wakefield).

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Mrs R. Aless (second from right) demonstrates spindle spinning to Mrs A. W. Lyford (Tapawera) and Mrs E. McNabb (Motueka).

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A small rigid-held loom for demonstration purposes is displayed by Miss I. Hughes-Sparrow (second from right).

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And knitting direct from the fleece is demonstrated by Mrs C. Neale (Centre).

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