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First Golden Shears

The first Golden Shears competition was held in Masterton in 1961. It featured a close final between the two Bowen brothers, Ivan and Godfrey. Watch Ivan win the championship.

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Archives New Zealand – Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: Pictorial Parade 113. National Film Unit, 1961

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Des Williams. 'Shearing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/shearing/3/2