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Round the back of the fire station recently we chanced upon the staff carrying out some of their exercises. This pic of the rather hazardous operation of carrying a man down a ladder features Fireman Barry Chapman with Fireman Laurie Christian on his back.

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To publicise the sale of 30,000 vouchers aimed at raising finance for the Jaycees' natureland project at Tahuna, this gang of wild-looking types went on safari in the heart of Nelson. They caught and penned the two handsome monks above. Incidentally, 23,500 vouchers were sold to give the project a profit of £850.

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We've heard of ducks taking to water, but seldom have we seen water taking to ducks. These two were enjoying a cold shower at the Moller Fountain when we chanced by.