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No 99 : February 8, 1969

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King Neptune Visits Tahuna

Leaving his fishy kingdom to look after itself for a morning, King Neptune, arrayed in his finest seaweed and hairpiece, came ashore at Tahunanui Beach to preside over the annual children's day at beach. After dishing out sweets to the thousands of children, he watched them compete in running races and in sandcastle building, before returning to his damp kingdom.

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Followed by some of his small subjects, King Neptune makes for the sandcastle contest.

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Little Diana Maskill seems happy about the progress she's making with her castle.

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Senior winner was David Millard (Stoke) with his very realistic shark.

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Christopher Pugh (Nelson) was first in the 6 years class.

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"How'm i doin', dad?" A small competitor in an under-5 race looks round for confirmation of his progress.

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Determination as 7-year-olds approach the finish line.

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Graham Tinning (Christchurch) seated in his sand car.

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Mandy Davies was first in the 10-years class with her golli wog.

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Christine Atwell (Dune in) got a second for this octopus.

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Tiny tots in action.

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