61
Swimming Carnival
Two carnivals were staged by the Nelson-Marlborough swimming centre during the holiday period. On both occasions the centre was favoured with beautiful weather and reasonable crowds,
The start of the 220 yds breaststroke A grade with Maureen Reilly (Blenheim), Margaret Barnett (Nel Sth) and national title holder Barbara Jonas (Nel) ready to leave the marks.
Ian Horlor (Nel), shows the form which gave him first place in the diving.
Behind the scenes workers: Sid Massey, Richard Wilkes and Gladys Low (Blen)
Marlborough swimmers await their turn to race
Spectators for the moment : Lyn Saggers, Catherine Schon, Jan Jennens, Susan Schon.