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In the show ring the crowd were treated to stunt driving, the grand parade, horse events and more. Around its perimeter farmers yarned at equipment exhibits, sprukers peddled gadgets and local groups perfomed on the central stage.

The stunt show was popular ... good to get some tips for hooning on a Friday night.

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  1. Renee HowellMay 20, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    red and white, entertaining in most any environment.

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  2. UnknownMay 20, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Stunt driving? This sounds great!

    Regarding your comment: the pole with the crown on top is all that has to do with monarchy in the photo, the buildings in the background are just former family private houses. Sorry if I didn't make that clear...

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  3. ABMay 20, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    "yarned", "sprukers", "hooning" -- there was a rumour that you guys still speak English down-under!

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  4. Joan ElizabethMay 22, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    AB, *grin* I guess we have our own flavour.

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