Treasure Hunt Under Way

In Nelson at the moment there is a tremendous amount of hidden treasure, but it has to be dug up. Just how, has already been fully explained, The "Treasure Hunt", organised to raise funds for the Boy Scouts and intellectually handicapped children, got under way when the treasure chest was filled and put on display in Cole's window. How many coins are in it? That's for you to guess.

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The loot, golden coppers fresh from the mint, are removed from sealed boxes.

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Mr Bert Judge locks and seals the chest. It will be opened for official count.

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Into the chest go the pennies