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Miss Nelson Chosen
Six girls from the Nelson district (only one from Nelson city itself) displayed all their charms to a big audience and a panel of judges in Motueka last month. Winner was Carolyn Hunt, with Lorraine Holland second and Judith Langford third.
Contestants from left: Judy Fowler and Beryl Clark (Motueka), Lorraine Holland (Nel), Judith langford (Takaka),Judy Harford and Carolyn Hunt, both Motueka.
Jaycees, modelling swim suits of yesteryear, contributed to the fun. From left: George Ballantyne, Gary Condelil, Kerry Krammer and Murray Patterson.
Winner, Carolyn Hunt, had a big smile for the camera. (Pix by John R. Sharp).