The Apple Packing Contest

Last year's women's champion took the open apple-packing title when the annual competitions were held at Mapua last month. Miss Lorna Paynter of Tasman beat 55 other packers to win the title. As usual the competitions were held before a capacity crowd in the Mapua Hall. The Brash Cup, for the best two cases of fruit, was won by J. Archibald, who entered two cases of States-man applies. (Pix by the Peter Cooper Studio)

Champions in action: Miss Paynter and Mrs D. Perry, last year's open winner

Paul Heywood in action

Cups aplenty for Miss Paynter (open and women's), and Paul Hevwood. of Riwaka (men's champion)

Miss D. Moetara, of North Auckland, won the novice cup.

Mr J. Archibald holds the Brash Cup aloft for this pic with his family and staff. From-left: Mrs Krammer, Sheryl Bacon, Mrs J. Archibald, June Fallons, Mr Archibald jnr and Mrs Archibald.

A free sample for Misses Graham and W. Wilcox (New South Wales) and Miss R. W. Gilletts, Kina

Mr P. K. McKliskie, director of the Nelson Fruitgrowers' Federation, presents the Brash Cup to the Archibald family.

Messrs K. Barker and R. Miller, judging the cases of fruit

A view of the stage from the auditorium

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The Nelson Photo News

No 79 : May 27, 1967

The Apple Packing Contest