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Rain Engulfs Nelson'S First South Island Show

The first day of the first South Island agricultural show to be held in Nelson provided weather of the variety enjoyed by the Nelson A and P Association since 1957, but, oh! the Saturday weather! Rain? Seldom have we seen it rain harder and for such a sustained period. The weather office recorded 3 1/2 in something like 15 hours and this was a near record total. As well as ruining the Saturday gate receipts, the weather caused the abandonment of the grand parade and provided hazardous conditions for the final jumping events.

The Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson and Lady Fergusson, attended the show, and before and after officially opening it His Excellency braved the weather to see some of the stock and events.

On these two pages we've contrasted conditions on the first day with those existing on the Saturday. The picture above, taken about 2.30 p.m, gives some indication of conditions.

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Friday at side-show alley

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Saturday in side show-alley with the waterlogged show-ring in the background

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Horses and competitors await their turn in riding events

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Graeme Andrews with one of the entries of R. C. Woolley and Son, Tuamarina.

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Awaiting their turn in the ring with pedigree jersey calves are Averill and Cheryl Flintoft

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The chopping events were held in pouring rain...

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..and some were watched by Sir Bernard from the shelter of a truck

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A major prang on the go-kart circuit produced a variety of reactions from onlookers

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Kandy floss. Yummee! An essential part of any show.

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Vaughan Williams (Blenheim) on Tango which won the pony improver's international jump

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Horse and rider as one in the ring

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Under the eye of Mrs Josephine King-Turner, Mr Con George samples some fudge during the home cookery judging.

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Sir Bernard acknowledges the crowds' applause as he and Lady Fergusson and president, Mr Henry King-Turner, walk across the sodden ring.

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All hands, including Sir Bernard, help to load a truck with hurdles.

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