Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1961 – Number 028 March
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PHOTO NEWS
Hawke’s Bay’s Own Pictorial News Magazine
MARCH 1961
Volume 3
No. 4
Editor D.E. Barclay
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P.O. Box 470, Napier
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Published monthly by The Hawke’s Bay Publishing Co. Ltd on the 4th Thursday of every month
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OUR COVER PICTURES
Front Cover. This month, in keeping with the season, we have a cover girl who finds her recreation in the surf and on the tennis court. Barbara Heiford is seventeen, a hairdresser and manicurist, and in her spare time a member of the Pacific Ladies’ Surf Lifesaving Team. She is representing the Westshore and Pacific Surf Clubs in the current Personality Girl Contest.
Back Cover. The main entrance of the H. B. Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, opened on Anzac Day, 1928. The nurses have achieved their target for the essentials to make this into the Hospital Chapel for staff and patients. However, funds are still needed for better furnishings. The Roll of Honour in the vestibule, and the foundation stone are incorporated in the new chapel.
Photo taken by R. E. Wright
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TOP ATHLETES’ VISIT
More than 7000 voiced their approval of the Agfa international meeting which brought top rank world and New Zealand athletes to Napier on January 25th. Before this enthusiastic crowd the Jamaican runner, George Kerr set a new national record for the 880 yards, and beat Olympic winner, Peter Snell, into the bargain.
Conditions were excellent at McLean Park, Napier, with a fast track and no wind.
Kerr, as if warding off a rugby tackle, breaks the tape a few feet ahead of Snell in a record 1 min. 48.5 sec.
George Kerr takes it easy after his epic race.
The big three after the battle: Roger Moens, the Belgian, who was third, George Kerr, and Kiwi, Peter Snell.
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In the fastest mile ever run on McLean Park, Dyrol Burleson, the young miler from Oregon, had an easy 15-yards win over Auckland runner, Bill Baillie. His time was 4 mins. 4 secs. Halberg did not run against him at this meeting but clashed instead, with Olympic bronze marathon medallist, Barry Magee, over 3 miles.
After see-sawing several times, Halberg only took the race in the final 100 yards, with a magnificent sprint which opened up 20 yards between them. His time was 13 mins. 38.8 secs.
Doreen Porter, Auckland, romped home from her Olympic rival, Valerie Morgan, Waikato, in the final of the women’s 100 yards. She won in 10.9 secs., just one-tenth of a second outside the New Zealand record. She also won the 220 yards.
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In this classic example of how not to pole vault, K. Gibbons, New Plymouth, takes the bar with him. The height was 11 feet 3 inches.
But the same man went right on upwards to win the event, clearing 12 feet 9 inches. This is the approved way. Gibbons won from J. Hay and D. McGonagle, West Coast.
For the scrap books! The big brass lined up for the official remarks and the cameramen. From left: Dyrol Burleson, miler, U.S.A.; Roger Moens, Belgium; and George Kerr, Jamaica, both half-milers; Barry Magee, marathon runner, N.Z.; Murray Halberg, middle-distance runner, N.Z.; and Peter Snell, half-miler, N.Z.
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Young Farmers
The mechanical bronco was as effective as any live one at the Eskdale Young Farmers’ Club Gymkhana, held at Eskdale Park. They bit the dirt just the same.
Some stylish jumping was seen at the meeting. A. Pickering takes one in classic style.
A cigarette race brought a lot of laughs and a few singed beards. Women are not good at lighting up!
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Local Talent
The comedian of the outfit, B. Godfrey, leaves no doubt what he’s singing about – “You Need Feet” – to walk to Scunthorpe, Where? – it’s a town of 50,000 in Lincolnshire.
A graceful pose executed (meaning to kill) by M. Dale and P. Manning, members of the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Staff Concert Party, Hastings. The group was formed to give a lift to staff entertainments but flourished, and by popular demand began playing for country clients. They have now played from Patoka to Elsthorpe, and donated the funds thus raised to deserving organisations.
Three of the staff members in a comedy number from the current show. J. Winter, D. Birch and B. Cato in “I Went to Your Wedding”.
One of the full chorus items in the show… “Tiggarty Boo”.
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CENTRAL H.B. SHOW
Brian Tiley on “Atom” takes one of the fences in his stride at the Central Hawke’s Bay A. & P. Show. The weather was kind at Waipukurau.
Diana Train, Waipukurau, Lynne Gilmour-Wilson, Masterton, and Elizabeth Pettit, Tikokino, exchange “nays” with Frisk, Sue Tripe’s champion pony.
First in the teams event, this foursome make an attractive study on their greys. Fraser Wilson, Wairoa; Kirsty McKenzie, Otane; Judith Ross, Waipukurau; and Gail Cullinane, Waipawa.
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The East Coast Farmers’ Fertiliser Company displayed this remarkable scale model of their works complete with 28,000-ton “super” store and lifelike backdrop.
Putting all other women to shame, Michele Ryan shows just how easy it is to make friends with mice. She trains them, and runs her own Mouse Circus.
Cecil Williams, Otane, with “Wontally of Wychbury“, best cocker spaniel bitch in the show.
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Softball Hastings v.s. Feilding..
Match play between Hastings and Feilding teams entertained a large crowd on a recent pleasant afternoon at Anderson Park, Havelock North.
Top Left: John Andrews, catcher for Hastings “Saints”, takes one behind after a Feilding player had missed.
A tense trio as the pitcher sends one down.
Dave Friis, second runner for Feilding, comes in for a “home” run.
Johnny Weaver, another “Saint”, arrives safely on first base.
Bob McLean wields the bat. The protective garb of the catcher and umpire are clearly seen.
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A rear-lounging view of some of the crowd.
Although the pitcher throws underarm from some distance, the hard leather ball can still make quite an impression. Hence the smart duck as a high pitch comes a little too close to the earhole for comfort.
Hawke’s Bay umpire, “Pop” Lambert calls “Ball” while finger of right hand keeps a check of a “Strike”.
PHOTO NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Batchelors Studios
NAPIER & HASTINGS
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21sts
John Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Upsal Gray of Waipawa, celebrated his birthday at the R.S.A. Hall, Waipawa.
Max Moverley Photo
Elaine Thomas, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. Thomas, Taradale. J.D.Scragg, Photo
Jennie Watt, a nurse at Hastings Hospital, was feted at the Windmill Coffee Lounge. Her parents live in New Plymouth.
Batchelors Studios
Tai Terepai, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terepai, Cook Islands, had her party in the St. John Hall, Waipukurau.
Photo by Max Moverley
Robin Carman of Takapau
Kay Halford celebrated her coming-of-age at Norsewood.
Wendy Studios, Takapau
At the Napier Cafeteria, Janice Gaudie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Gaudie, Douglas McLean Avenue, received friends and relations.
Janice, with members of her family. Her father is fourth from right.
MacConnells Photo Service
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TAKAPAU WEDDING
FREEMANTLE – JOHANSEN
At St. Mark’s Church, Takapau: Beverley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johansen, Makaretu, to Kevin Freemantle, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Freemantle, Takapau. Future home will be in Hastings.
Wendy Studios, Takapau
WAIPUKURAU WEDDING
THOMAS – BIRD
At St. Joseph’s Church, Waipukurau: Beverley Therese Bird, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bird, Waipukurau, to Peter Thomas, son of Mrs. C. Thomas, Oamaru.
Max Moverley Photo
PORANGAHAU WEDDING
ALWARD – TIPENE
At St. Michael’s Church, Porangahau: Wix Tipene, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tipene, Porangahau, to Robert Alward, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Alward, Wanganui. Left to right: Graham Alward, Mary Tipene, the Bride and Groom, Joan Alward and Robert Mayby.
Wendy Studios Photo
NAPIER WEDDING
At St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Napier: Lois Lillian West, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. West, Napier, to Michael Christopher Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Kelly.
Batchelors Studios Photo
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WHARE RUNUNGA [RUNANGA] For HAWAII
This is the controversial whare runanga, a beautiful example of Maori art, built at Nuhaka in 1950, and now destined for the Latter Day Saints’ Polynesian centre in Hawaii.
At the time it was built by the L.D.S. Church, building permits were being issued only for memorial buildings. Although this meeting-house was not strictly a memorial, a compromise was made. Plaques commemorating the two wars were placed on stage, and a Maori Battalion soldier was depicted in the carvings.
The happy marriage of Maori art and European building refinements is well illustrated in this side wall.
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The exceptional depth of the carving can be seen in these two fine works of art. The taiaha or spear, and the paddle are part of the carvings behind them. They are not affixed afterwards.
The timber for the carvings came from totara trees donated by members of the L.D.S. Church in Northland. The church bore the cost of £37,000. The whare runanga was built by local church members at Nuhaka, twenty miles north of Wairoa, who were instructed in carving by Pine and John Taiapa of Ruatoria, the most famous of present-day Maori carvers.
The brothers designed much of the figure work, using as guide, carvings of the Ngati Kahungunu in the Dominion Museum, Wellington. The Kahungunu tribe are noted for exceptionally deep carving.
The decorative panelwork done by the women was supervised for accuracy by Sir Apirana Ngata himself. If they were not executed to his satisfaction and as near perfection as possible, they were done again.
At the Polynesian Centre, Hawaii, the meeting-house will be the biggest exhibit in this special museum which shows the spread of L.D.S. activities throughout the Pacific.
The unusual interpolation of a contemporary figure in this column does not seem out of place.
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The memorial plaque in the back wall of the stage. Freely translated, it reads: “In memory of those who sacrificed their lives.” “Members of the Kahungunu Tribe who fell in the two wars.” “Greater love hath no man than this… that he lay down his life for his friends.”
The warrior who surmounts the entrance wears a halo in this original style of lighting. Hope it’s concealed in Hawaii.
Perry Spiller and Ian Greenhalgh inspect some intricate carving at the entrance.
Say ah! – Mr. and Mrs. Greenhalgh of Napier, diagnose this fellow’s complaint
Footnote: The Auckland Automobile Association has no signposts to this artistic gem of Maoridom.
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Tennis
Three spectators at the Hawke’s Bay Lawn Tennis Club Tournament held at the Whitehead Road Courts, Hastings. They may not have taken part but they certainly added to the beauty of the surroundings.
Betty Stot and Ngaire Mills, both of Napier, were competitors for the H.B. Junior Title.
The semi-finals of the Ladies’ Singles brought Mrs. K. Hinton and Miss Anne Kennedy of Hastings together – opposite.
Brian Wolfe reached the final of the men’s singles.
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Skating Visitors
A section of the large crowd drawn to the Revue Skating Club’s rink in Napier to see a roller skating hockey test match between Australia and New Zealand. This match was the third of a series being played throughout the country. The Aussies won 4-1 in a fast, exciting game. A curtain-raiser resulted in a win for Hamilton of 5-2 over the Australian B team.
The president of the Revue Skating Club, Mr. F. Chambers, sits in with the members of the visiting Australian and New Zealand teams. Unfortunately our photographer couldn’t make the game but recorded these shots for skating posterity.
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The Mayor of Napier, Mr. Peter Tait, is introduced to the Australian team by its manager, Mr. Cecil Organ of Queensland.
Barbara Cossill and John Blenfell were flown down from Whangarei for the occasion, to perform exhibition pairs and solo freeskating. John and Barbara are the New Zealand champions. They turned on some spectacular skating to thrill the large crowd.
Answer to previous page. This view, taken in the 1880’s, looks straight up Goldsmith Road to the site of the present Napier Public Hospital. Coleman Ward would be about the position of the house at top left. The Isolation Block and the new Chest Block would be to the right of that, where the trees stand. Don’t ask us what the elaborate flagpole is for? It might have been the Harbour Master’s residence, or even connected with the barracks, then on the hospital site.
ANNOUNCING Another SUNSHINE GIRL Contest!
Last year’s Sunshine Girl Contest was such a tremendous success that we are holding a summertime contest again. There will be many valuable prizes to be won. A difficulty arose last year with the large number of entries received late in the piece. This year – be in early – get your photographs in if possible during January and February.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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Send to “Photo News”, Box 470, Napier, a glossy print – size 6″ x 3″ – of yourself in a bathing suit, shorts and top, playsuit, etc. Let your picture depict a happy shot in Hawke’s Bay’s famous sunshine.
IMPORTANT – With your entry send name, address, occupation, age, and photographer’s name. (Top prize-winning amateur photographer will receive £3 of film from Batchelors Studios.)
Tell your photographer that the picture is for “Photo News”. Pictures by professional photographers or amateurs accepted. Photographs received become the property of “Photo News” and are not returnable.
If you are having difficulty in obtaining the services of a photographer, contact us and our photographers will make their services available.
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Readers Pictures
Limit catch? If there was one on schnapper it’s almost certain they would have reached it. These fine marching schnapper were caught at Mahia during the Christmas holidays by Mayor of Wairoa R. E. Shortt, S. Clark and E. Tong – all keen surfcasters.
No names – no pack drill!
St. Francis couldn’t have done better than Maurie Nash, seen feeding a mother thrush who decided to settle on the shelf of a shed at a local food processing plant. She became quite tame and reared her offspring in the midst of the hustle and bustle and she never wanted for food.
Paula Jacobs, a keen young member of the Porangahau Pony Club, on her handsome black mount.
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Faces AT THE Races
Glorious sunshine at the Summer Meeting of the H.B. Jockey Club brought out many summery outfits and frocks. What matter if you won or lost on such a lovely day!
Mrs. T. Hodgkinson, Hastings, and Mrs Reynolds, Auckland.
Peter Collins and Ann Haycock
Mrs. Brocklehurst, Takapau, and Mrs. Harwood, Waipawa.
Lorraine Burgess and Gloria Jones, Hastings.
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We hope Mrs. E. Raisey of Taradale doesn’t mind the company on this page, but we can assure her it’s nothing but the best . . .
… it’s “Yukon” who won the first event on the card, the Aotea Highweight. Yukon is owned by Mr. J. Wattie of Hastings, and ridden by W. Johnson.
Punters run expert eyes over their favourites
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Laurels OF VICTORY
A hero’s welcome awaited Angus Hyslop when he returned from his success in the Lady Wigram Trophy race at Christchurch. He was the first New Zealander home, beaten only by world champion Jack Brabham and veteran Stirling Moss. He was met at the plane by Mr B. O’Rourke, president of the H.B. Car Club, who placed the victor’s laurels round his neck.
Napier driver Des McDonagh lights one up for Angus as he recounts his experiences to car club friends.
Members of the club make an archway of flags as Angus, with his mother, walks to the airport building.
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THE Call of the SEA
Making ready for sea. Jack Dyer (I-27) and others make their sailing craft ready at the boat haven, “Scapa Flow”, Ahuriri.
It was well worth wet pants and a possible hiding from Mum, to help with the launching. Ron Price’s crew get his X class yacht shipshape while three future yachtsmen look longingly on.
Left: Looking for all the world like a two-man submarine about to dive, these lads stuck manfully to their wet seats as their canoe submerged. Eventually the pilot swallowed his pride – and some sea water – and got out to push.
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NEW BRIDGE – AT LAST
At last Westshore has a direct link with the City of Napier. It is no longer an orphan. The country immediately to the north of Napier will also benefit greatly from this new bridge, giving a much shorter route to the wool and shipping trades at Ahuriri and cutting over a mile off the trip to town. Conversely, city dwellers will only have to go five instead of six miles to the city dump.
Members of the official party listen intently as the contractor, Mr. Cedric Alexander, speaks.
The public wait patiently, then follow close on the front tyres of the official car making the first official crossing.
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BLEAK Surf Carnival
In bleak southerly conditions on February 5th, hardy life-savers competed on the Westshore beach before a fair crowd. Parkas and oilskins were the order of the day for those not participating. This shot shows four-man rescue and resuscitation teams in action.
A surf ski with a victim on board heads for the beach. This contest was won by Westshore. Teams were present from Waimarama, Palmerston North, Otaki, Napier and Westshore.
This “victim” sat up smartly when he was dumped prematurely.
A four-man alarm team doubles for the beach with a patient.
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A women’s team, Pacific Ladies, took part in the march past.
Palmerston North display the Pacific Challenge Shield for highest aggregate points.
The Westshore team won the Paekakariki Shield for the Senior Rescue and Resuscitation, and the Durand Cup for the march past. From left they are: G. Prebble, B. Dennehy (capt.) B. Affleck, A. Wilson, A. Hourigan, and M. Carroll.
In spite of the weather, the public attendance was quite considerable.
Phil Moore Photos
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MARAENUI GOES SHOPPING
The second of Napier’s attractive suburban shopping blocks is almost completed at Maraenui. There are just a few shops and the post office still to open,
Set back off the road, with ample parking space, and eventually spacious flower gardens, it will be a two-way asset to this fast-growing suburb.
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FAREWELL
In gratitude for the many years of service given to the Heretaunga Maori Choir by Miss Bessie McHutcheon of Hastings, the choir gave her a dinner and farewell presentation. In recognition of 26 years as choir mistress, Mrs. P. Bennett, widow of Bishop Bennett, makes the presentation.
Well-known Hawke’s Bay figure and an originator of the Choir, Mr. Ike Robin speaks of the love and esteem in which Miss McHutcheon is held.
Miss McHutcheon conducts the men and the women for the last time. Among those present were the five original members of the choir – William Bennett, Sue Panapa, Laura Karauria, Kui Paipa and Taanga Tomoana.
Members of the choir sing her praises.
Cutting the anniversary cake.
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MAGNET
When the circus comes to town there’s not a young pair of feet that doesn’t gravitate there. It hasn’t changed since Dad’s day and it won’t… ever.
The cowboys, the wrestlers, the tumblers, the clowns, the roustabouts that move the show at dawn.
The music, the spotlights, the people, the towns.
Your baggage with the labels pasted on.
The sawdust and the horses and the smell.
The towel you’ve taken from the last hotel…
There’s no business like show business…
What a long day.
Virtuoso?
So… so… unhappy.
I can see you!
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THRIVING Hawke’s Bay Industry
This attractive, new, well-lit factory, the home of Peros Umbrellas, nestles quietly at the foot of the hill in Tennyson Street, Napier. This factory employs fifty-odd people – over half those employed in the trade in New Zealand. The annual Peros output is 160,000 umbrellas all made and assembled from 100% imported raw materials.
A view of the main workroom – the most modern and mechanised of its kind in New Zealand. It boasts natural lighting and ventilation and indirect heating.
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A portion of the finishing floor, showing an array of the finished products which will find their way to all the rainy parts of the country.
Selwyn Winter inspects the finished brollies before attaching the Peros Seal of Quality. They are then ready for despatch to all the retail outlets in New Zealand.
Another branch of the factory turns out these ever-popular beach umbrellas. Here some of the men are seen assembling them – attaching the cover to the frame by means of patented, rustless aluminium clips exclusive to the Peros Products.
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21sts
Peter and Pauline Donaldson, twins of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Donaldson, St. Leonard’s Avenue, Hastings, had their double party at the High School Old Boys’ Gym. Pauline sailed for England recently for a working holiday. [recently on a working holiday.]
Batchelors Studios
Jeanette Low, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Low, Havelock North, held her 21st at the St. John Ambulance Hall.
Batchelors Studios Photo
Judith Ann Coombe, seen with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Coombe, Jervois Street, Hastings, at the Old Folks’ Hall.
At the Orange Lodge Hall, Napier, Lynette Church is seen with her mother, her uncle Mr. T. G. White, her father Mr. A. S. Church, and Mrs White. Lynette has since announced her engagement to Edgar Stuart Yates, of Wellington.
Batchelors Studio Photo
Hastings Weddings
GALLETTA – CESARINI
At Sacred Heart Church, Hastings: Olga Anne Cesarini, daughter of Mrs. A. D. Cesarini, Duchess Cresc., Hastings, to Robert Galletta, son of Mrs. A Galletta, Cambridge.
MacConnells Photo Service
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Hastings WEDDINGS
TRIGGS – SCOTT
At St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings: Melva Scott, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Scott, Hastings, to Michael Triggs, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Triggs.
Russell Orr photo
LAMBERT – PENMAN
At St. Columba’s Church, Havelock North: Mary Penman, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Penman, to Garry Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lambert of Hastings. The group from left: Bill Davis, Caryll Penman, Sally Wilson, the Bride and Groom, Owen Lambert, Judith Webb.
Stuart Johnson photo
Silver Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. R. Fuller of Selwood Road, Hastings, recently celebrated their silver wedding with a party at their home.
Reader’s Photo
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Jubilee
Important members of the Fire Brigades of New Zealand gathered in Hastings some time ago. However, they are still newsworthy people, so we decided to publish these pictures when they came to our notice.
Chief Fire Service Officer T. A. Varley, O.B.E, proposed the toast to the Hastings Fire Brigade at its 75th Jubilee Dinner. From left: Mrs. and Mr. Varley; Chief Fire Officer L. R. G. Harlen, Hastings; Mr. H. G. Jones, Fire Board Chairman; and Chief Fire Officer Grant, President of the United Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand.
Mrs. and Mr. P. A.J.S. George. He joined the Hastings Brigade in 1892 as a messenger boy, and is the oldest surviving member.
Station Officer H.L. Jillings, Mrs. Jillings, Senior Fire Officer J. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt.
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HOSPITAL HILL FIRE
When a strong wind blew this fire up the hillside of Onepoto Gully behind the Napier Woollen Mills, it took the Napier Brigade three-quarters of an hour to get the outbreak under control. Dragging the heavy water-filled hoses up steep slopes over still smouldering scrub made tough work for the firemen.
Their main concern was to prevent the flames reaching the trees immediately behind the public hospital at the top of the slope, As it was, many wards filled with smoke, to make an uncomfortable hours for the patients and staff. Low water pressure hampered firemen at the outset.
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Northern H.B. Rifle Championships
Because of continuing bad weather and the intervention of the Christmas holidays, the Northern H.B. Championship Rifle Meeting, usually held in early December, was put off until late January. It was held on the Te Uhi Rifle Range, Wairoa, in near perfect conditions.
Stan Clark of Wairoa mutters quietly to himself as he makes a small adjustment to his rifle. The “box of bits” complete with tin of brasso, is apparently as much a “must” in this sport as the rakish angle of the hat. Many of these riflemen wear a glove on their supporting hand.
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And The Men Who Took Part
Some of the Napier City Club who attended. From left: Fred White, Jeff James (grandson of N.Z. Belt Winner, F. H. James) who seems to be following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Jack Foster, Harry Cooper, Jim Callinicos, the only one who scored a possible, and Jack Searle, sitting. Dave Foster is the mascot in front.
The Okawa Club: George Gordon, Morice and Sylvain Luxford, Geoff Lowe and Maurice Gordon.
Some of the strong Wairoa contingent, hosts for the day. From left: Bert Conder, Graeme Clayton, Jim Hart, Stan Clark, Barry Clark his son, Rex Chapman, Max Hill, and in front, young John Bradley.
The Gisborne group: Bernard Elliott, Plip Dolman, Kieran Kerr, Jim Burton and Frank Jeune.
When they’re not blasting off, the men take time off to eat the rare spread prepared by rifle club “widows”.
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Hastings Party
Hosts at a highly successful teenagers dance run by the H.B. and East Coast Aero Club in Hastings. From left: Mrs. Spence, Mrs. and Mr. Logan, Mrs. D J. Nilsson, Mr. Spence, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy.
Mary Robertshaw, Dermot Coleman, Elizabeth Church and David Crampton seemed to enjoy the occasion.
Jane Inglis, Lynn Ellingham and Jill Barron were quite happy to take some time off their feet.
Another quartet who enjoyed themselves. David Cullwick (lucky man) with Sally Reynolds, Penny Armstrong and Caroline Ormond.
John Absolom and Jill Barron
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GRASS TRACK CYCLING
Cyclists from all over the North Island and two from the South, competed recently in the New Zealand Grass Track Cycling Championships held at McLean Park, Napier.
Starters lined up for the final of the half-mile Senior Championship, won by the New Zealand titleholder, W. Johnstone, Waikato.
B. Goldsworthy, second in the final, seen winning his heat of the half-mile from fellow Wellingtonian, D. Smith.
In the other heat, B. Bowden, Waikato, led the field.
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Engaged
Cindy Smith, eldest daughter of Mrs. M. Kemp, Gisborne, and Alan Christopher Stuart, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Stuart, Westport. The party was held at Mr. and Mrs. N. North’s home in Hastings.
Batchelors Studios
A double engagement at Takapau was celebrated by sisters, Jennifer and Priscilla Johnson, daughters of Mrs. and the late Mr. L. Johnson, Takapau. From left, they are Vernon Hulena, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Hulena, Waipukurau, engaged to Jennifer; and John Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Mitchell, Cromwell, Central Otago, engaged to Priscilla.
Wendy Studios, Takapau
Margaret Gerbes, Napier, and Raymond Otter, Bay View, held their engagement party in Liberty Hall, Napier.
Maureen Crompton and Barry Neale, both of Napier, have announced their engagement.
Batchelors Studios Photo
Marion Ryan of Charlotte Crescent, Hastings, is engaged to Brian Ouseley, Willowpark Road, Hastings.
Candid Camera Photo
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GRACE on Skates
A magnificent display of roller skating was seen at the Centennial Hall, Napier, when international stars visited H.B. They were brought here by the Napier Skating Club and its parent association. They were Leo and Pat Eason of Great Britain, Josee Van de Zande from the Netherlands, and Louis Goyvaerts, the happy fellow from Belgium.
The team found the parquet floor a bit slippery, but in spite of this they treated the 1200 audience to a thrilling display.
Mervyn Wybrott, world speed champion of Hastings, beat Leo Eason and Ian Hughes, Christchurch, in a half-mile open. He raced in Birmingham colours.
This display of local artists’ work was held in the sun bay (solarium) on the Marine Parade, Napier. Many who came to gaze probably saw this plaque for the first time. It is set in the curved wall of the sun bay immediately behind the Veronica Bell – that constant reminder of the yeoman service given to Napier by naval ratings from the sloop “‘Veronica”, thirty years ago.
I NEVER UNDERSTOOD HOW MAN COULD DARE TO WATCH A CITY SHAKEN TO THE GROUND,
TO FEEL THE TREMORS, HEAR THE TRAGIC SOUND OF HOUSES TWISTING, CRASHING EVERYWHERE,
AND NOT BE CONQUERED BY A SICK DESPAIR.
ALTHOUGH HIS BUILDINGS CRUMBLE TO A MOUND OF WORTHLESS RUINS, MAN HAS ALWAYS FOUND THE URGE TO BUILD A STRONGER CITY THERE.
WITHIN MY SOUL I MADE MY TOWERS HIGH.
THEY LIE IN RUINS, YET I HAVE BEGUN TO BUILD AGAIN, NOW PLANNING TO RESTORE WHAT LIFE HAS SHAKEN TO THE EARTH; AND I, IN FAITH SHALL BUILD MY TOWERS TOWARDS THE SUN A STRONGER CITY THAN WAS THERE BEFORE.
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Riders to the Sea…
When the H.B. Pony Club staged a race meeting on Waimarama Beach it provided some good studies for “Photo News” cameraman Phil Moore. As if they were riding out of the dawn, these steeds thunder along the beach towards the finishing line.
This lone rider would seem to have only the waves and his reflection for company.
“A horse of a different colour?” The donkey, Palestine, with a full quota – Helen and Brian Thompson and another. It was Helen’s birthday.
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The crowd were most orderly and kept off the course during the races.
One of the races in progress on the firm, wet sand of the beach.
The effects of milling hooves on the dry sand above high-tide mark.
Bruce McKenzie receiving his prize money after winning one of the events on the card. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed the day and made brisk business for the mobile “equalisator”.
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THEN & NOW
From much the same vantage point on Hospital Hill, Napier, these views of (Port) Ahuriri show the considerable changes wrought in the past 35 years. Most noticeable is the North Pond – a tidal area which siphoned out under the road into the Iron Pot. The earthquake drained this pond and provided land for two growing oil installations and several wool stores. A corner of the South Pond, where the Ahuriri School now stands, is visible on the left. Ships, once loaded by lighter in the roadstead, now berth at the breakwater harbour – in spite of, not because of, the ‘quake. However, many points of similarity can still be seen though sailing ships and fishing boats are gone from the “Pot”.
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March 1961Publisher
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