Damien Kite, aged nine, of Christchurch, who will be among the five finalists in the Michael Jackson look-a like contest at the Linwood City Mall this afternoon. He is the winner of yesterday’s heat of the weeklong competition. His brother will also be in today’s final, which will be compered by Bernardo, the magician. The contest was open to primary school children. There were 35 entries, some from girls. The oldest entrant was 13 and the youngest five-and-a-half, each hoping to win the first prize of a travel bag and canned soft drinks, valued at $90.
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96Damien Kite, aged nine, of Christchurch, who will be among the five finalists in the Michael Jackson look-a like contest at the Linwood City Mall this afternoon. He is the winner of yesterday’s heat of the weeklong competition. His brother will also be in today’s final, which will be compered by Bernardo, the magician. The contest was open to primary school children. There were 35 entries, some from girls. The oldest entrant was 13 and the youngest five-and-a-half, each hoping to win the first prize of a travel bag and canned soft drinks, valued at $90. Press, 30 January 1988, Page 5
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