This was the scene in the Ohakune Primary School Hall when a 'monster auction' of donated goods was held to raise funds during the Charity Ball that followed the official unveiling of Ohakune's Giant Carrot. The 300 or so guests attending bid more than $8400 for the goods which were auctioned by staff from Dalgety Crown. Seen in this picture is auctioneer Bruce Boswell. Another 'guest auctioneer' during the evening was King Country MP Jim Bolger.
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Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 19, 9 October 1984, Page 2
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76This was the scene in the Ohakune Primary School Hall when a 'monster auction' of donated goods was held to raise funds during the Charity Ball that followed the official unveiling of Ohakune's Giant Carrot. The 300 or so guests attending bid more than $8400 for the goods which were auctioned by staff from Dalgety Crown. Seen in this picture is auctioneer Bruce Boswell. Another 'guest auctioneer' during the evening was King Country MP Jim Bolger. Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 19, 9 October 1984, Page 2
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