Thursday February 28

GOLDEN GIRL, GOLDEN SHEARS: Masterton’s Cushla Gordon does the home crowd proud on the opening morning of Golden Shears 2008 at Memorial Stadium today.
“Shearings never looked so good,” commented a spectator when Gordon came forward for the trophy.
Her graceful style on the stands drew plenty of praise from the commentators for quality and the home crowd was pleased to see Jimmy Peneha of Masterton in second and Martinborough’s Richard Mills at third.
Motueka shearer Shilo Karaheke was fourth with his big, no-sweat style, followed by Danniverke’s Jason Henry in fifth and Richard Falloon of Masterton in sixth. 

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