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Plenty of Talent in Nelson

To raise funds for a new free kindergarten at Tahuna, Coles, Nelson Ltd., sponsored a talent quest in the Theatre Royal. And what wonderful shows they were. Each of the three nights contestants played to packed houses and the result was a lot of fun for everyone and £285 towards the new kindy. Coles donated more than £200 worth of prizes, first prize being a stereogram. There were many excellent items, and the magnificent nonsense put across by Johnny Shearer and his team, and compere Alan Paterson, had the audience (including our photographer) in gales of laughter. A very successful venture that could stand repetition.

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The contestants on stage

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Glamour prize was won by Tungia Kohe (Nelson), seen here with Mr Lloyd Cole (vocal)

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A. happy winner

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Second prize winner, Fred Harding (whistler)

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Ray and Len McLachlan (piano and piano accordion) were third

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Johnny Shearer's skiffle group - John Shearer, John Blumsky, John St. George, John Wheeler, Cliff Whiting and Peter Knapp, First class.

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John Shearer - "I want my momma"

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Alan Paterson puts one across

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Mr Cole hands £285 cheque over to Mrs W. A. Helleur for the kindy

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Madame Blumsky introduces Miss 2XN Lorraine Bones, Dig that bikini!

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Chair balancing act. That's lam Horlor way up there

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Dayle Hanna steps out the hard way

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Robert Gay and Company, gymnasts and very good too

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Jennifer Nock and Kit Ward (Pink Shoe Laces)

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It's that man Shearer again. This time he's a "post" entry

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Family affair, Betty and Warwick Don sing and dad Roi plays the piano.

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Non-contestant Eric Cathcart, wonderful whistler, who once won big contest in Auckland.

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