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From “The Shock of ’31” by Geoff Conly, page 95 –

‘Meals were served from Westerman’s Sample Rooms, Hastings, this backyard opening on to Eastbourne street. With a cigarette in mouth at left is Arthur Giorgi and the youth facing camera, third from left is his son Ron Giorgi, who was Mayor of Hastings from 1959-1974. ‘

Sailor from HMS Dunedin, one of the three navy ships that assisted immediately after the earthquake

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Acetate negative

People

  • Arthur Giorgi
  • Ron Giorgi

Accession number

878/1609/39881

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