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The rain washed out the Mardi Gras but it could not prevent the selection of one of these 16 entrants for "Queen of the Mardi Gras". This pic was taken at the elimination parade at McKays, sponsors of the contest. From right, back: Vivienne Maisey (Nel), Gail Roper (Nel). Lorraine Greenfield (Nel), Adrienne Dyreesen (Canterbury), Patricia Lindsay (Christchurch), Glenda Robinson (Palmerston North), Sandra Taylor (Christchurch), Patricia Collins (Nelson). Front, right: Patricia Butler (Nelson), Susan Marsden (Christchurch), Ann Densen (Richmond), Jeanette Parker (Christchurch), Lindsay McLay (Nel), Robyn Appleby (Nel), Marlene Gillman (Stoke), Yvonne Collins (Nel).