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No 75 : February 4, 1967

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King Neptune's Day

Salty old King Neptune paid his annual visit to his land-based subjects at Tahuna Beach to open festivities for all the thousands of children gathered to welcome him and take part in games and races. And, taking a quick look through our pix, it looks as if he made seaweed while the tide ran out (we hope Queen Neptune doesn't see the pic at top left). A great day for the kiddies, made more enjoyable by the presence of old King Sol.

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A couple of girls answered the call when it was announced the King had some salty kisses for free

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The King with sandcastle winners. Back: Joanne Harris, Gavin Jury, Margaret Lamb, Susan Jury. Middle: Fay Russell, Janet Ferguson. Front: Christine Bailey, Carol McLenaghan, Dougal Mac-Gibbon.

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The King has difficulty in getting to his throne through the crowd

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Christine. Bailey won her prize with this fine crocodile

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Bill McKenzie with the "old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe".

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The children's races were keenly contested

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A hug and a squeeze for the King from Carol McLenaghan

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Janet Ferguson took first place with this reclining figure

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A small visitor wanted to meet King Neptune

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Part of the big crowd on the beach during the day

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