Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1960 – Number 019 June

Hawke’s Bay PHOTO NEWS
19th Issue
JUNE 1960
HAWKE’S BAY’S OWN PHOTO MAGAZINE
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[Cover photo – Two Hastings lassies who have a fine record of achievement in the National Dancing field behind them are Julie (left) and Marcia Sparks, of Frederick Street, Hastings.]

Inside cover page

PHOTO NEWS
Hawke’s Bay’s Own Pictorial News Magazine
JUNE 1960
Volume 2
No.7

Editor H. D. Hanger

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COVER PICTURE

Two Hastings lassies who have a fine record of achievement in the National Dancing field behind them are Julie (left) and Marcia Sparks, of Frederick Street, Hastings. Both Julie and Marcia added an impressive list of successes at this year’s Highland Games to their record, with Julie gaining three firsts, two seconds, a third, and taking second place in the New Zealand Highland Fling Championships, to win the Master Bakers’ Challenge Cup awarded for the most points gained in the open class events.

Marcia Sparks practically scooped the pool in the 16- to 18-year-old section, gaining three firsts, three seconds, and winning the New Zealand Reel O’Tullock Championship. Marcia’s cups included the Spurdle Bros. Challenge Cup, the Symon’s Challenge Cup, and first equal for the Master Showmen’s Association Challenge Cup for the competitor gaining the most points at the Games.
Batchelors Studio Photo

BACK COVER

The Hastings Camera Club’s monthly open competitions winning entry “Low Tide” by B. Hammond.

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Hastings HIGHLAND GAMES

Once again Windsor Park, Hastings, became the mecca of New Zealand’s top sportsmen, pipers, dancers and holiday-makers at Greater Hastings 10th Easter Highland Games, which this year was bigger, better and brighter than ever, with a record number of entries received and brilliantly fine weather to cap it all off. Right up to Good Friday, Hawke’s Bay’s far-famed weather had been anything but the kind that Hawke’s Bayites are wont to boast about, but it seems that a guardian angel was keeping an eye on things, because the manner in which the sun put on its brightest face for the weekend and then disappeared again, apparently for the winter, came very close to being a miracle,.

An inspiring sight as the grand parade moves around the ring.
Russell Orr photo

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With the forthcoming Rome Olympics in view, the foremost athletes of New Zealand, were striving to consolidate their position with the selectors and in the 20,000 metres walk, all eyes were on Norman Read who receives a round of applause and encouragement from the girls, as he sets out.

Scratch man, Murray Halberg of Auckland, another “star” attraction at the Games, came home the winner in the “City of Hastings Mile”.

Harsh words by a visiting Australian athletic coach didn’t seem to effect the number of women entries. Closest to the camera is Miss Judith Leppien of Hastings, narrowly winning the first heat of the Hastings Scottish “75” from Miss J. A. Meredith of Wellington.

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B. Bowden of Te Awamutu, back-marker in the 1st heat of the big cycling event “Cyclists two-mile Hastings Highland Games Wheelrace Handicap”, gave away 160 yards and came first after a grueling race and an exciting finish with B. Nicholson, 2nd, and N. Robinson of Gisborne, 3rd.

Richard Breingham and Barry Timms of Gisborne, find that their track numbers make natty sun hats.

Budding young cyclist, Jeffery Bloomfield, tries on dad’s (Chum Bloomfield, well-known cyclist) crash helmet.

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Hastings athletes, from left: Barbara Lawson, Barbara Simpson, Susan Haden, Judy McCallum, Keren Price, Jane Carrell and Lois Wilson.

Champion drummer at the Games, Graeme Tweedie of the City of Hastings Pipe Band, won the N.Z. Solo championships and the A. Grade Solo.

The archery competitions have always been a popular section of the Games, and here bowmen prepare to shoot off.

World Olympic champion, Jim Burton of Gisborne, (left) discusses the fine points of bow sights with Wally Thompson of Mangane, and Ken Thompson of Hastings.

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Group photo by Russell Orr of the National Dancing Section.

Piper Graham Wharton of Ahuriri, plays for Joy McLeod-Lewis of Lower Hutt, winner of the Highland Reel, 16-18 years, and . . .

. . . second to Marcia Sparks of Hastings (left) in the Sword Dance 16-18 years.

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An indication of the different centres of New Zealand represented at the games is given in this picture of heat place-getters in the Highland Fling, 12 to under 14 years section. From left: Heather Dawson, Christchurch; Terrence Sheriden, Palmerston North; Susan Nelson, Lower Hutt; Andrea Gibson, Tirau; and Glenys Newell of Hawera.

The stirring skirl of the pipes was ever present throughout the games.

Ken Taylor of Napier, tunes the pipes for Miss Penny Young of Napier, before the B. Grade Hawke’s Bay Championships march.

Hugh Harrison of Havelock North, 2nd in North Island Championships “Lament” has his pipes tuned by Doug Thoresen of Hastings.

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B. McGregor gets set to “toss the sheaf”.

Janice Baker and Barbara Adams follow the progress of the sheaf with interest (which was more than our photographer Roy Batchelor was doing).

From left: The Hastings Blossom Queen, Barbara Inglis of Hastings; New Plymouth’s Festival of the Pines Queen, Miss Anahera Watson (shaking hands); Mr. H. Poppelwell, President of Greater Hastings; Mr. R.B. [R.V] Giorgi, Mayor of Hastings; and Mr. C.J. Keating, member for Hastings; were present at the Games.

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The sloping banks made a natural amphitheatre for the weightlifting section.

The strain is on. M. Taylor in Tug-o-War event.

And the girls took over when they thought no one was looking.

PHOTOS BY BATCHELORS STUDIOS
Hastings & Napier

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ODDSHOTS

With an effect similar to an underwater explosion, heavy seas provided a spectacular display recently, as waves crashed against Napier port’s breakwater “mole”, and boiled up high into the air.

The effectiveness of the “mole”, is graphically illustrated in this picture, taken from the new Higgins Wharf, with two trawlers in foreground riding at anchor in the calm waters on the “safe” side of the “mole”.

Display attracted quite a large audience.

Winter coat for “Dianne”

With eight first prizes, one second and one third, plus the “Champion child’s calf” at the Palmerston North Royal Show, Sharon Lean’s calf “Dianne”, of Twyford, doesn’t have to win many more to have a complete winter coat.

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Takapau Wedding

OLLIVER – MILLAR

At the Anglican Church, Takapau, Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Millar of Takapau, to Noel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Olliver, Takapau.
Photo by Max Moverley

Hastings Wedding

MOHI – MANIHERA

At the Latter Day Saints’ Church, in Hastings, Leah Manihera, niece of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tawhi, Otane, to Robert Mohi, son of Mr. and Mrs P. Mohi, Waimarama. Bridal party from left: Dave Mohi, Lucy Kamau, Groom and Bride, Wayne Taurima and Dawn Hensley.
Photo by Stuart Johnson

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ODDSHOTS

Mr. Welsh of Hastings who, last St. George’s Day received the very high Scouting award of the Medal of Merit for outstanding service over the years to the Scouting movement, congratulates Hugh Hutcheson of the 2nd Hastings Cub Pack who has received the twelve badges possible for a Cub to obtain. This is a very rare occurrence for a Cub, and Hugh is to be congratulated for his excellent effort.

At the Cub’s presentations, held at the Hastings Scout Hut, Marie Vincent, Cub Master, presents two proficiency badges to Hugh and to cap the Day off, it was his birthday.

80th Birthday

A cake with eighty candles burning on it, is cut by Mr. E.A.V. Waite, J.P., on the occasion of his 80th Birthday, celebrated in his home at 1 Campaign Street, Napier. Mrs Waite looks on.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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NAPIER ROLLER SKATING MARCHING TEAM

The junior and senior teams of the Napier Skating Club were put to the test over the Easter weekend when they competed against their opposite numbers from the Carterton Skating Club.

The Junior team, being inspected for dress and bearing by Mr. R. Ferguson and Miss Shirley Benson went through their paces with credit and came out the winners. In the team were: Elaine Matthews, leader; Cherie Stevans, Lois Bush, Caroline Evans, Jennifer Sammons, Loyla Hercock, Alison Mayo, Sylvia Morrison, Andrea Staff and Edna Pryce,

The Senior team which was narrowly defeated by Carterton, from left, back row: Rona Parsons, Colleen Sammons, Lorraine Dudley (won competition for best leader), Mrs. Thelma Annan, Coach: Gae Roythorne, Jill Sammons and Janice Whitehead. Front row: Jennifer Rees, Sonia Whitehead, Cherie Breading and Cheryl Rees.

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Sunshine Girl PRIZE WINNERS

TOP LEFT – Winner of our Sunshine Girl Contest (for which over 60 entries were received) is Mrs. Doreen Hannah, of 908 Lawrence Street, Hastings. Second place went to Miss Joan Farquhar of 413 Avenue Road West, Hastings, and Beth McGarva of Whakatu was judged third. Judges, Miss Patricia Cummings and Neville Chamberlain of Hawke’s Bay radio stations, put a lot of time and careful thought into their task. Third man on the panel was David Hanger, Editor.

Following is a complete list of entries receiving a place in the contest.

Prize-winners listed after the first ten are not in any particular order, and each will receive a Consolation Prize ranging in value from £3 to £5.

Competitors whose names are preceded by an asterisk, please forward your full address, to enable us to post you your voucher. Vouchers will be held for 7 days after publication of this issue to allow time for any prize-winners whose addresses are not listed correctly to contact either Batchelors Studios, Market Street, Hastings, or Tennyson Street Napier, or the Editor, P.O. Box 470, Napier.

1st DOREEN HANNAH – £50-0-0

2nd JOAN FARQUHAR – £20-0-0

*3rd BETH MCGARVA – £12-2-6

4th SHIRLEY BESWARICK, 1005 Southland Road, Hastings – £8-16-0

5th JULIE SPARKS, 523 Frederick Street, Hastings – £8-8-0

6th JANICE MATTHEWS, 71 Latham Street, Napier – £7-18-0

*7th PAT MERRICK, Napier – £7-10-0

8th LORRAINE McLEOD, 67 Georges Drive, Napier – £7-7-0

9th VALERIE JONES, Hastings – £6-19-6

*10th SAIS RUSSELL, Napier – £6-5-0

Consolation Prizes to

*VALERIE FLANDERS, Hastings

LYNN CROFT, 173 Wellesley Road; Napier

*HELENA HANNAH, 706 Bullar Street, Hastings

ENID SAUTER, 1212 Cunningham. Cresc., Hastings

JANICE NEIL, 15 Tom Parker Avenue, Napier

*PAMELA FLANDERS, Hastings

*COLLEEN BARRY, Hastings

JILL MANNING, Omaha Road, Hastings

MARCIA SPARKS,. 523 Frederick Street Hastings

JOCELYN McIVOR, 65 Taradale Road, Napier

BARBARA HEIFORD, Crown Hotel, Ahuriri, Napier

ALISON GIBSON, 51 Rutherford Road, Napier

DAWN STEWART, 617 Park Road, Hastings

JANICE MARPLE, 48 Douglas McLean Ave, Napier

JILL WATSON, 192 Hastings Street; Napier

*BEVERLEY BERRINGTON, Napier

PATRICIA CHAPMAN, 25 Wycliffe Street, Napier

JAQUELINE HEADING, 11 Ferguson Av., Napier

*VALMA DOWLER, Hastings

JILL KERR 8 Vogel Street, Marewa, Napier

ANNE CALNAN, 12 Ward Crescent, Napier

BEVERLEY COOMBE, 410 Akina Street, Hastings

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Hastings Wedding

McVICAR – LEONARD

At St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings, Joan Karen Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Leonard, St. Aubyn Street, Hastings, to Desmond William McVicar, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. McVicar, William Street, Hastings.

Bridal party from left: Mr. John Boal, Miss N. Leonard, sitting; Miss L. Leonard, Groom and Bride, Mr. B. Viggers, Miss M. Keith, sitting; and Mr. M. Mason.
Russell Yeulett Photo

Waipuk Wedding

STANLEY – PARKES

At St. Joseph’s Church, Waipukurau, Patricia Parkes, youngest daughter of Mrs. L. B. Gilbert of Hawera, to John Stanley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Stanley of Otaki. Future home will be in Waipukurau.
Photo by Max Moverley

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ODDSHOTS

Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Lean, Tollemache Road, Hastings, celebrated their Silver wedding Anniversary at home.
Stuart Johnson photo

At the Waikato S.A.T.D. Ballroom Championships held at Tokoroa recently, Mr. Syd Hildred and Mrs. May Stairmand of Hastings, came 2nd in the open old time dance. Mr. Hildred won his second exhibition star and Mrs. Stairmand a commended pass for silver star.

A farewell party was given to Bruce Latton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Latton of Hastings. Bruce, an eighteen year old Hastings’ High School boy, was one of the three New Zealand boys, who were selected by the R.A.F. for a Cramwell College Cadetship. From Left: John Thompson, John Rummery, Michael Bond, Michael Camp, Bruce Latton, Hugh McPherson, Denis Elvidge and Toni Wilson.

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NAPIER COMPETITIONS EASTER FESTIVAL

PRIZE WINNERS

Space consideration allow us to publish only a very small percentage of the large number of prize winners in this year’s festival which attracted over 1,000 entries from Napier, Hastings, and many other North Island centres.

Janice Hall of Hastings, who won the Audrey Puddle Cup and Lee Bros. Cup.

Allison and Shirley Kauter, and Ross Farquhar, all of Napier and winners of the J. Carol Cup. Shirley also won the K.R. Rieper Cup and the Peter Tait Challenge Cup. On left is Napier’s Mayoress, Mrs. Peter Tait, who presented the trophies.

Valerie Penny of Gisborne, (Napier Dance Teachers’ Cup) and Patricia Ryan of Wanganui, who won no less than four cups.

Yvonne Raven, Valerie Prior and Maureen Ax of Fielding, were presented with the Lillian Swann Challenge Cup.

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Cara Ferguson of Napier, winner of three cups.

Janice Marple of Napier, won the Maxwell Jarman Cup.

Dawn Unsworth of Napier, was presented with three cups.

Julie Marton of Hastings (Tom Parker Memorial Cup).

Mrs. Tait, Mayoress of Napier, Mr. R.C. Forbes, Secretary of the Society and Barry Gordon of Napier, who collected two cups.

Photos by Batchelors Studios

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WAIPUKURAU WEDDINGS

HOLT – WHITAKER

At the Presbyterian Church, Takapau: Helen Whitaker, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitaker of Takapau, to Peter Holt, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Holt, Tutira, H.B.

SELBY – HOOPER

At the Presbyterian Church, Waipawa: Lesley Hooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Hooper of Waipawa, to Robert Selby, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Selby, Masterton. The Bride is here pictured with her bridesmaids.

Photos by Max Moverley

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21st Birthdays

Miss Antoinette Atkins, daughter of Mrs. A. Atkins, 400 Miller Street, Hastings, celebrated her 21st birthday at the Old Folks Hail in Hastings.

Desmond McClure, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. McClure, Owen Street; Napier.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Engaged

Announced at the St. Mary‘s Hall, Hastings, Raewyn Troup, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Troup, Jervoise [Jervois] Street, to Max Anderson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Sylvan Road, Hastings.
Batchelors Studio Photo

Lex Albert Parsons, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Parsons, celebrated his 21st birthday in Napier recently, and announced his engagement to Adrienne Isabel Whitehead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitehead, Latham Street, Napier.

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Musical HATS

You have heard of musical chairs, well, this is musical “hats” (with our own captions). The idea being that when one is caught with a hat the offender must recite a nursery rhyme to the count of five. By the way, if you try it at your next party, the more ridiculous the hat the better. (They are not hard to get hold of, either.) These photos were taken at Raewyn Troup’s birthday party at Hastings.

Margaret Coombe, “It’s a goal!”

Rosemary Morgan, Barbara Carrington and Patricia Sangster, who says “Good evening, Sir, fancy meeting you here.“

David Mardon, Joyce Mardon, “This hat is just right for you, Madam, and a bargain at only ten guineas.”

Laurence Tassell. “Listen here, chum, one more crack like that, and I’ll push yours down over your ears”

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Joyce Mardon and Rosemary Morgan. Joyce agrees that “That is a really ridiculous hat.” Possibly a mistake has been made, and that is the hat that Rosemary arrived with.

Mrs. S. Anderson. “Dr. Livingstone? I presume. So glad I was able to find you” .

Judith Harris. “Do you think so?”

Raewyn Troup. “It’s been a wonderful party”.

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CATHOLIC YOUTH CLUB’S 2nd BIRTHDAY

Held in the Majestic Ballroom recently on Sunday night, was the celebration of the 2nd Birthday of the Napier Catholic Youth Club.

Here Kevin McIlroy models the latest in schoolgirl uniform fashions.

Paul Fletcher (President) cuts the birthday cake.

Peter Fletcher models a fashionable evening gown.

Dig this crazy sack frock modelled by Terry Coyle.

Margaret Plunkett adds the finishing touches to John Beck’s hair-do.

The compere of the evening was David Joseph.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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BASKETBALL GRADING DAY AT HASTINGS

Games started in fog.

Early arrivals for basketball grading day at Ebbett Park, Hastings, were greeted with a layer of murky fog which didn’t lift until well after the games had started. However, when the sun did eventually break through, a fine and cloudless day followed.

The girls await their turn on the courts.

A section of the large muster of players assembled for notices of games, etc.

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Napier Wedding

ETHERIDGE – KELLY

At St. Augustine’s Church, Napier, Colleen Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kelly, 151 Vigor Brown Street, Napier, to Norman Gavin Etheridge, 94 Georges Drive, Napier. Bridal party, from left: Miss B. Downing (Niece of Bride), Mr. T. Hayter, Groom and Bride and Miss J. Sharples.

Hastings Wedding

MARTIN – SHAW

At the Methodist Church, Hastings, Brenda Judith Shaw, daugher of Mr. and Mrs. E. Shaw, 415 East Queen Street, Hastings, to Robert Murray Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Martin, 604 East Avenue Road, Hastings.

Photos by Batchelors Studios

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Hastings 21st Birthdays

Celebrating her 21st birthday party at home, is Janet Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hamilton, Frederick St, Hastings.

At the Village Hall, Havelock North, Tony Beale, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Beale, celebrated his 21st birthday.

At St. John’s Hall in Hastings, Yvonne Elliott daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. Elliott of Hastings, celebrated her 21st birthday.

At the Oddfellows Hall, Havelock North, celebrating her 21st birthday, is Valerie Hopcroft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Hopcroft.

Held at Windsor Lodge in Hastings, Cheryl McNeill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs V.H. McNeill of Havelock North.

Photos by CANDID CAMERA STUDIES
Karamu Rd
HASTINGS

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WILL THEY DO IT AGAIN?

The Football season is on and cups and trophies are being fought for again. In the soccer field, last year’s winners of the Sach Johnson Shield and the Fairclough Knock-out Cup were the Napier Athletic Soccer Club. From left, back row: P. Brennan, Manager; B. Paling, J. Dale, A. Angus, D. Grant, Captain; P. Gilbert, W. Forsyth, President. Front row: G. White, J. McMillan, T. Rales, T. Askew, W. Aish, G. McNaught,

WILL HE DO IT AGAIN?

Third test against the Lions. Closing minutes of the game and Don Clarke scores winning points
Photo sent in by Jack Grant of Rotorua.

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Readers PICTURES

NEW ZEALAND GOLD STAR HILL CLIMB AT TE ONEPU

Twenty-five to thirty cars from all parts of the Dominion took part in the N.Z. Gold Star hill climb event, organised by the Hawke’s Bay Car Club, and held at Te Onepu on the 23rd of April.

These pictures were supplied to us by J.C. Hirtzell and Marshall McDonagh of Napier. Marshall has the distinction of having a sports car named after him, that of the “Marshall” built by his father Mr Des McDonagh of Napier.

Havelock North contestant, A. Hyslop, who made 2nd fastest time of the day brings his “D” type Jaguar out of a slide.

The “Marshall” owned and built by Des McDonagh of Napier.

Fastest time of the day went to another Havelock North contestant, B. Webster driving his Cooper Porsche.

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Waipuk Weddings

MABIN – POTTS

At St. Andrew’s Church, Waipukurau, Adelle Dawn Potts, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wood of Waipukurau, to Alan Prescott Mabin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Mabin of Paraparaumu Beach. Bridal party from left: William Schroder, Judy Potts, Eva Halford, Groom and Bride, Ailsa Adams and Gordon Millar.

BEATTIE – POTROZ

At St. Patrick’s Church, Waipawa, Joan Potroz, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Potroz, New Plymouth, to Raymond Beattie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Beattie of Waipawa.

Photos by Max Moverley

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RAILWAY Recording Car

A machine that is kept busy throughout New Zealand, this N.Z. Railways Department “Matisa” track recording car is the only one of its kind in the country, and the only time it stops operating is when it is transported from the North Island to the South Island and when it comes back again.

As the recording car moves along the track, impulses from the bogies extending fore and aft of the car are recorded on this complicated-looking piece of apparatus by means of a total of ten pens, all operating at once. Main purpose of the machine is to pinpoint any irregularities of the track for line-repairing gangs. The job of deciphering and analysing all those wiggly lines is undertaken by the Engineering Staff.

Staff travelling with car are: W.J. Coker, Napier; T.M. Boyd, operater in charge, Wanganui; W.P. Boyd, district engineer of Wellington; Zolo of Wellington; H. Stott, guard; D.W. Gilbertson, of Wanganui; W. Cowley; C.H. Button, senior engineer, of Napier; H.R. Grooby, of Hastings.

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H.B. FREYBURG CUP TEAM

The team which will represent Hawke’s Bay at Middlemore for the Freyburg Cup.

Playing at No. 1 is S. G. Jones of Hastings, who without a doubt is the best player in New Zealand – both professional and amateur – and if he can overcome his recent misfortune of receiving a back injury, he will give the Hawke’s Bay team the needed impetus to carry off the Rosebowl supremacy of provincial golf.

Robin Bailey of Dannevirke, the No. 3 player, won the Hawke’s Bay Amateur this year and has represented the province on at least six occasions as well as being Central Hawke’s Bay’s champion for the last four years.

ABOVE RIGHT: Having one of the best records in Freyburg Rose Bowl tournaments, F. T. Gordon of Hastings, is the No. 2 man on the team. He has had 25 wins in six years of Rose Bowl matches, and last year won the H.B. Stroke Championship, including a phenomenal 63, breaking the Hastings Club record.

Hawke’s Bay’s Amateur Champion in 1958, J.M. Dorren of Hastings, playing at No. 4, has been a team member since 1955, and has a record of consistent playing in Rose Bowl matches.

Hastings player I.S. McDonald, the “Baby” of the team, and promoted to No. 5, made a striking debut last year with the excellent result of being beaten only once.

Recently returned from the professional ranks and playing at No.6 is A.W. (Tony) Jensen of Hastings, whose many achievements include the top N.Z. professional honour of N.Z. Open Champion in 1955.

C.J. Grant of Maraenui, Napier, has been on the verge of selection for many years and should prove a valuable asset to the team.

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H.B. LADIES GOLF CHAMPION

Spectators watch a long drive at the Hawke’s Bay Ladies’ Golf Championships played on the Napier Club’s Waiohiki course.

Miss Merryn Stubbs (left) who finished the match with a birdie to win 5-3 from Miss Pat Power (right).

CUP RETURNS TO HAWKE’S BAY AFTER 32 YEARS

Pictured here are Miss Lynette Lewis and Frank Kirkman who have now both been winners of the Annette Kellerman Cup for the open three-mile Harbour Race. In the New Zealand swimming championships of 1928, Mrs Kirkman won the cup for Hawke’s Bay and now, 32 years later, Miss Kirkman of the Heretaunga Swimming Club has brought it back again.

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NAPIER BRIDE WED IN AUCKLAND

BROWN – GARDINER

At St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Auckland, Lola Gardiner at Napier, to Keith Brown of Mount Eden, Auckland.
Photo by J.W. Phillips of Auckland

NAPIER Wedding

HURFORD – HEAVEN

At the Trinity Methodist Church, Napier, Pam Heaven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Heaven, 350 Peachgrove Road, Fairfield, Hamilton, and late of Napier, to Peter Hurford, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Hurford, Pukehou, H.B.

Bridal party from left: Terence Hurford, Annabel Hurford, Groom and Bride, Jeanette Heaven and Roger Brown.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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LAST DAYS OF OLD HARBOUR BOARD DREDGE

A familiar sight in Napier’s port and roadstead for many years, the old J.D.O. bucket dredge is now just a shell, and it won’t be long before even that disappears from its last resting place in Napier’s “Iron Pot”.

Eric Rowe of Napier is the man behind the cutting torch, and is seen here on the high and dry after-deck.

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AT THE Casablanca

Celebrated at the Casablanca, Hastings, was the 24th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ritchie. From left are Mr. and Mrs. C. Dixon, Mr. Dave Ritchie, Mrs. W. Price, Mr. Price and Mrs. D. Ritchie.

Another group enjoying the “dine and dance” atmosphere: Mrs. Jill Gordon, Mr. Peter Sugden, Cheryl McNeill and Mr. Barry Gibson.

Mr. Slim Howell, and Mrs. Howell, Robin Wilson and Mike Upton relax over a cup of coffee.

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DAWN ON “D” (DUCK) DAY

For those who are keen enough to get up practically before they go to bed, duck shooting is a great sport – while it lasts – and for those unfortunate ducks who are social outcasts and have not been invited to a sanctuary, the morning the shooting season opens is a black one indeed. Our picture shows one of the popular shooting spots at Fernhill, Lake Oinga, dotted with swan and mai mais.

This party was well satisfied with the long wait until dawn. From left, back row: Eric McLeod, Ron McLeod, Boyd Wilson, Rex McLeod and Cyril Cushing; Front: David Compton, Owen Somerset-Smith and Dan McLeod.

Another happy group of hunters: Ossie Potter, Tony Peterson, Jim McIntyre and Henry Peterson.

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NAPIER “WATERWORKS” DISPLAY

Why go to Rotorua to see a geyser when Napier turns one on now and then. Kennedy Road, Napier, suddenly produced a “geyser” recently and just as suddenly all the “kids” in the district gathered to view the phenomenon. The fact that it was merely a burst water main did not make it any less exciting.

“Now let’s see what happens when we put a banana skin in it”.

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Travelling Abroad

The Casa Blanca was recently the scene of a going-away party for Stuart Marr and Bryan Hutchinson, who have left for Australia. From left: Maurice Hunter, Judith Percy, Barbara Meaghar, Ron Parker, Margaret Gillespie, Stuart Marr, Tom McKay, Judith Crombey, Harvey Round, Colleen Bickerstaff and Bryan Hutchinson.

On April 6th, Miss Glenda Jones, pictured here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones of R.D. 2, Hastings, left Auckland on the “Southern Cross”, bound for England and the Olympic Games with a stop-over at the Sydney Royal Show.
Batchelors Studio Photo

A double celebration for Anthony McLagan of 209 Nelson Street, Hastings, who, as well as celebrating his 21st earlier this year, was also attending a going-away party and with his brother Bruce, is now staying at Earls Court, London. Anthony and Bruce also intend going to the Olympic Games.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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Napier Wedding

STANSFIELD – BUTLER

At St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, Janet Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Butler, Central Hotel, Napier, to Colin Stansfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Stansfield, Te Awa Avenue, Napier.

Bridal party from left: Mrs. C. Dempsey, Mr. Peter Hayes, Linda Lay, Groom and Bride, Mr. Barry Stansfield and Miss Roselene Pedersen.
Batchelors Studios Photo

Hastings Wedding

OSBORNE – MCDONALD

At the Mormon Chapel, Hastings, Hapai McDonald, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. McDonald, Waimarama, Hastings, to Nepia Osborne, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, Bridge Pa, Hastings.

Bridal party from left: Daphne Mathews, Bride and Groom, and Joe Apiata.
Batchelors Studios Photo

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PRELIM Nurses COURSE NAPIER

Nurses of the current Napier Hospital’s preliminary training course, spend many hours behind the “school” desk during the three months course. To give our readers an idea of what goes on, our photographer paid a visit to the hospital during “school hours”, and on the end of term parents day.

Student nurses in class

Nurse M. Sheridan of Wairoa, pours out a portion for the postrate patient. The patient – he, she or it – is a dummy for these early administrations.

“Open wide”. Nurse S. Daniell of Dannevirke, takes the temperature of Nurses P. Horne, Napier; P. Webby, Gisborne; K. Pringle, Pahiatua; and J. Styles of Nelson.

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Nurse C. Nix of Wairarapa, demonstrates a nursing technique, whilst nurse H. Wassenar explains what’s going on to the rest of the class.

Nurse S. Forrest of Napier, prepares to do battle with the bacteria.

Display cards, made by the class, are tacked up on the notice board by nurses S. Forrest, of Napier; J. Strachan of Takapau and L. McKenzie of Napier. Looking on is Sister M. Arbuckle. The gentleman hanging about in the corner is unidentified.

Nurse M. Thomas of Wellington, and nurses J. Henderson and J. Hyde of Napier, study case histories in the hospital’s library.

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Keeping fit is also an important part of the programme and here the class gives a P.T. display to parents and patients.

The parents of the students travel to Napier from all over the Dominion to be present on parents’ day.

Nurse S. Forrest of Napier with her parents, and . . .

A Pahiatua student nurse, K. Pringle and her parents.

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21st Anniversary of Paki Paki Women’s Division of the Federated Farmers

The Committee members of the Paki Paki Women’s Division Federated Farmers’ 21st Anniversary. Back row: Mesdames A. Speers, Mitchell, Heighway, Morton, Brehaut, Moroney and Lean. Front row: Mesdames Drown, Vice President; A. Miller, H. Thomson, President; Stohtart, Treasurer; H. Miller, Secretary; and A. Streeter, Vice-President.

A group of members of the Paki Paki Women’s Division at the 21st Anniversary. Back row: Miss Moroney, Mesdames Rosser, Wicken, A. Speers, Brooker, Mitchell, Wallace, Heighway, Baudinet, Morton. Iggulden, Brehaut, McDonald, Airay, Moroney, and Lean. Front row: Mesdames Hawthorne, Foundation Member; G. Speers, Drown, A. Miller, Thomson, Stothart, Baker, Foundation Member; and Streeter.

Photos by Candid Camera Studies

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ODDSHOTS

Recently purchased from the estate of the late Miss Edgar for £7250 is the new centre for Napier Baptists, immediately opposite their Church in Clive Square. The house will provide extra classrooms for adult groups and will be used chiefly for the promotion of the All Ages Sunday School scheme early in 1961. The small building on the left will become a nursery and creche where babies and small children will be cared for while parents join in the regular Bible instructions.

The 5th of November came early this year for the Napier Harbour Board, when they set alight the old under-structure trussing used in the pouring of concrete on the No’s 3 and 4 Wharf decking. This was done to salvage the steel for future construction. The heat was so intense that a major fire was only averted by hosing down nearby timber which had started to smoulder. Albie Jane (on hose) and Hector Meen of Napier, keep a watchful eye on things.

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NAVY Visit TO NAPIER

Earlier this year H.M.N.Z.S. “Royalist” paid a “meet the people” call to Napier, and by courtesy of the Navy’s local Liaison Officer, our Photo News photographer attended the cocktail party held in the wardroom of the “Royalist”.

New Zealand’s most up-to-date warship “Royalist” was unable to birth during her visit and anchored a mile out in the roadstead. (Regardless of what the Daily Telegraph Press Photographer had to say about it.)

Guests board the “taxi” at the Napier Wharf.

The setting up of ship to shore communications, was necessary to control ferry services to and from the “Royalist”.

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A moderately heavy swell made getting aboard a tricky operation.

But along with all the other guests, Miss C. Reeves of Havelock North (with Senior Engineer Lt/Cdr. G. James) considered the risk well worth the effort.

Captain H.D. Steveson R.A.N. and Napier Naval Liaison Officer Mr. Don Bisson, welcomes guests to the ships wardroom.

Napier guests, Mr. and Mrs. R. Black and Mr. and Mrs. McMillon in the company of Lt/Cdr. Peter Silk, Navigator.

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Indoor BASKETBALL

For the first time since it was built the new Centennial Stadium at McLean Park, Napier, was the venue for representative games of Indoor Basketball. The building gear and equipment seen in foreground has been placed there in preparation for the laying of a wooden floor. An added amenity will be a Mezzanine floor which has also been approved by the City Council.

Napier players from left (in striped shorts): J. Baker, G. Deslander and K. Rigby move away after scoring a goal in the Napier v. Royalist game.

The Napier team which played against a team from the Royalist. From left: J. Baker, G. Deslandes, K. Rigby, B. Smith, J. Sue, C. Lum, W. McKenzie, M. Gunn, D. Franklin, and D. Tuck.

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Over 1,000 turned up to watch the game and created a new record for an Indoor Basketball audience in Napier.

Hawke’s Bay’s Women’s Rep. Gwen Barrett dribbles the ball in the H.B. v’s Palmerston game.

In the Napier v’s L.D.S. game, Bob Wotherspoon leaps high in the air to score.

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Ship AHOY!

Mayfair Mothers Club’s 3rd Birthday

Being a photographer has its moments and “Photo News” photographer Roy Batchelor recently had the pleasure, or the ordeal (depending on the individual’s point of view), of covering an all-female function, when the 3rd birthday of the Mayfair Kindergarten Mother’s Club was celebrated at Windsor Lodge, Hastings.

Raureka Club members were in various stages of preparedness when the ship went down.

Even the birthday cake was in keeping with the evening’s “ship-wreck”theme.

Mrs. Sulzdurgel and Mrs. Sparling, of Hastings Club. A couple of wags.

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They are all mothers, but when it comes to “feeding” with a blindfold on – well, that can really get complicated.

Unfortunately, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Bogle and Mrs. Welch of the Hastings Club, hadn’t even started to get ready when the ship was wrecked.

Members of Central Kindergarten Mothers.

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ON PARADE – ANZAC DAY

Three of the four-man guard of honour which drew so much favourable comment from all who attended the Napier Anzac Day parade. All were members of the Hawke’s Bay Territorial Regiment and they can be justly proud of the high standard they have set.

The fourth member, Lance Corporal Jackson, of Napier.

Napier ex-Servicemen on parade.

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TARADALE

TARADALE

Clive

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Napier Wedding

TAYLOR – CULLEN

At St. Augustine’s, Napier: Lynda Maren Cullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cullen, 47 Sanders Avenue, Napier, in Raymond James Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor, 605 Charles St, Hastings.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

21st Birthdays

Selina Ruth Garbutt, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Garbutt, 32 Fleming Crescent, Napier.

Ronald Griffiths, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffiths, 110 Alexander Crescent, Hastings, is congratulated by his father.
Photos by Batchelors Studios

Helen Low, daughter of Mrs. J.N. Low and the late Mr. Norman Low of 111 Caroline Road, Hastings.
Photo by J. Malloch

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HASTINGS WESTEND TENNIS CLUB CHAMPS.

A visit to the Westend Tennis Club’s end-of-season tennis championships held on the Hastings Ebbett Park Courts.

Rueben Ashford, Men’s singles champion, men’s doubles champion (together with Tui Hetet).

Miss Nonie Evans, ladies singles champion, and ladies doubles champion (together with Marion France. Combined doubles with Dick Marshall).

Winning team in the Hastings Pennant Competition. Back row: Marion France, Margaret Elliot, Lorraine Drummond, Nonie Evans. Front row: Ian Robson, Alan Symonds, Malcolm Griffen and Jim Sourdon.

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NEW HUKARERE BATHS

A swimming instruction demonstration was part of the programme at the opening of the new baths at the Hukarere School, Napier.

The proposed route of the Main North Highway from Napier across the new bridge is at present under construction. The present highway along the embankment is marked with an arrow. At the present time it appears there is to be a “T” intersection on to the bridge approaches from Hyderabad Road. “The Pond” is in the foreground.

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Past

Photos taken looking North along Hastings Street, Napier, (Emerson Street crossing in foreground) before the earthquake, and last month. Pre earthquake Glassplate negative supplied by Mr. H. S. Cottrell of Napier.

and Present

Printed photo-litho for the publishers by Swailes, Hurst & Co. Ltd, Napier

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[Back cover photo – The Hastings Camera Club’s monthly open competitions winning entry “Low Tide” by B. Hammond.]