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Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1965 – Number 079 June
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PHOTO NEWS
HAWKE’S BAY’S OWN PICTORIAL PHOTO MAGAZINE
Vol. 7
No. 7
June 1965
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OUR COVER PICTURES
Front Cover. Playing the part of Eliza Doolittle in Colenso High School’s presentation of “Pygmalion”, is talented young art student Gaylene Preston.
Gaylene, who is 17 years old has an excellent stage presence coupled with a keen interest in the theatre, and given the right opportunity would go far in this profession.
Back Cover. As seen from the air, the first part of Napier’s new Marineland, with dolphins in residence.
Photo by A. W. Colley
Attractive 21-year-old Samoan librarian, Fa’aeloseu Seupule is enjoying her stay in New Zealand and particularly working in the school’s section of the National Library Service in Hastings. She is in the Dominion to assimilate a wider knowledge of library work.

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WEDDING BELLS
PITCHER – SPILLER. Mr. and Mrs. John Pitcher, were recently married at the Congregational Church, Napier. The bride is Yvonne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Spiller, Napier, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Pitcher, Napier.
Photo by Hurst Studio
JOHNSTON – FUSSELL. Married recently at St. Augustine’s Church, Napier, were Dorothy Joy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fussell, Taradale, and Denis, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Johnston, Greenmeadows.
Photo by Hurst Studio

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RECENT WEDDINGS
BUSCH – WHARTON. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Andrew Busch were married at St. Paul’s Church, Napier, recently. The bride is Glenys May, daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. Wharton, Napier, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Busch, Auckland.
Photo by Hurst Studio
PRENTICE – CLINCH. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Alwyn Prentice were married recently at St. Augustine’s Church, Napier. The bride is Valmai Annette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Clinch, Napier, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Prentice, Auckland.
Photo by Hurst Studio
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EASTER FESTIVAL OF ARTS
A large increase in the number of entries from all over New Zealand for the Easter Festival of Arts, was a feature of the Napier Competitions this year, and once again an even higher standard was gained by the entrants. Pictured here awaiting the judge’s decision in the verse speaking section, are, from left: Louise Bisson, Marion McKeand, Kerry Bower (Taradale), Heather McKay and Diane Littleford, of Napier.
Entrants in the song in costume pose for the camera. They are, from left: Kerry Hague, Sandra Knowles, Debra Honeyman, Helen Findlay and Colleen Mudford.
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Young pianists sharing honours are Louise Webster (Napier), Wendy and Judith Nicholls (Wellington), and Jeanette Dine (Napier)
Outstanding in the speech section was Shirley Kauter of Napier, shown here with her armful of trophies.
13-year-old Karyn Stone of Lower Hutt, appears to have scooped the pool in singing and dancing.
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WEDDING BELLS
SMITH – BARBER. Pictured after their wedding at St. Augustine’s Church, Napier, are Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. The bride is Lesley Dianne, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Barber, Napier, and the groom is John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Smith. The party from left, is: Tony Barber, Denize Smith, groom and bride, Jennifer Barber and Robin Mayhead.
SMITH – CAMPBELL. Raewyn Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. H. J. Campbell and the late Mrs. Campbell, Napier, was married to Terence, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Smith, Taradale, at the Trinity Methodist Church, Napier.
Photo by Hurst Studios
BAKER – FERGUSON. Mr. and Mrs. David Leslie Baker are seen leaving the Baptist Church, Hastings, after their wedding recently. The bride is Dianne Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ferguson, Hastings, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Baker, Hastings.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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DRAMA FESTIVAL, HASTINGS
Three one act plays were presented during the Combined Mothers Clubs’ Annual Drama Festival in the Municipal Theatre, Hastings, recently. The themes chosen were decidedly lighthearted and the crowd received the plays warmly. The cast of the first play “Nothing Legal” is shown above and consists of members of the combined Mayfair and Parkvale Clubs. The producer was Mrs. Hilmary Catton (second from left).
Below left: The part of Agnes, played by Ivy Anderson, seen here being assisted with her makeup by Mrs. F. Lee.
Below right: Busy forging a five pound note is June Jamieson, who played the part of Cynthia.
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The cast of the Central-Raureka Clubs line up before presenting their play “Washing Day Welcome”, by Sam Bate. Producer of this delightful comedy was Mr. Hans Fonderie (back row).
Below left: It looks like sparks are to fly any moment as Mrs. O’Reilly gets her Irish up with Mrs. Slaughter, the temporary manageress of a local laundry,
Below right: A scene from the Mayfair-Parkvale play “Nothing Legal”, as Cynthia, the forger, relieves Mrs. Potter of some excess jewellery.
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“Element of Doubt”, by the Frimley-Mahora group (above), provided a high key of suspense the whole way through the play. The girls of a boarding house backing onto a dark fog-shrouded park set about unravelling a series of mysterious murders and found as their chief suspect one of their own household.
Below left: Three of the cast scrutinise a photograph of the “killer”.
Lower right: Iris gives vent to her feelings about laundry manageresses.
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“You broke a bone in your hand, while kissing your husband . . . ” Mrs. Slaughter (right), played by Nelene Palmer, finds this incredible to believe as she questions Marlene (Doris Ross) during an incident in “Washing Day Welcome”.
Below: A scene from “Nothing Legal”, as Mrs. Graham (Evelyn Jenkins), a welfare worker, discusses the assets of the three seemingly dear old sisters who were managing to maintain a thoroughly shady business in their old home.
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ODD SHOTS
What a shambles, could well describe the after effects of an exploding chip heater in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McDonald, Hastings, recently. And it was Mrs. McDonald who had the most fortunate escape from serious injury, for she was standing just beside the washing tub at left when the explosion occurred.
Mrs. J. R. Fear, Havelock North (right), receives a special gift from Mr. W. E. Bate, President of the Board of Trustees of the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne Savings Bank, upon lodging the 10,000th deposit with the bank recently. Her two daughters, Deborah and Bronwyn are shown at centre.
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SPILANE [SPILLANE] CUP
A notable first for the Napier Marist Football Club was the annexing of the Spillane Cup, the premier trophy for North Island Marist Football Clubs. The team is shown after their convincing win over Gisborne Marist.
A fine try to Ian Macrae was the result of quick thinking in their night game against Rotorua Marist.
Marist captain, Tom Johnson, accepts the Spillane Cup from the hands of club captain Peter Jackson.
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TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The Annual Easter Tennis Tournament, conducted by the H.B. Lawn Tennis Club, attracted some notable figures, despite the condition of the courts. Posing after their game, were the winner of the ladies single championship, Lyn Holstein, and runner-up Shirley Marchant, both of whom hail, from New South Wales.
Winner of the men’s singles was Richard Hawkes (Wellington), who had a 2 sets to 1 victory over B. Shute (Hutt Valley).
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ROVING CAMERA
A most practical way of raising money has been organised by the Napier Plunket Society. Having leased the sweet shop at the Municipal Theatre for five years, the Society has organised a roster of its members who man the sweet stall, and all profits go to the Plunket Society. Shown awaiting intermission are, from left: Mesdames D. C. Lawlor, R. Bourgeois, B. Gleeson and D. Brebner.
The first investiture ceremony of the newly-formed Napier No. 1 Senior Guide Company was held recently. This new group of guides in the 14-16 year age group, are pictured in their smart new uniforms. They are, from left: Ann O’Donnell, Pamela O’Donnell, Beverley Willis, Ann Carpenter, Elizabeth Dowling, Robyn Kerr and Mary Tindall.
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WE TRAIN TO SERVE
A.T.C.EXERCISE
The motto of the A.T.C. rang true, when members of No. 13 Squadron, Air Training Corps., Napier, went into outdoor training during a week-end camp held at Makahu recently. The possibility of an A.T.C. Cadet not surviving in the bush is ruled out by adventure training, which is a major factor of their annual training syllabus.
A “casualty” – cadet Morgan – is found in the bush and is being rendered “first aid” before being transported by improvised stretcher to base
Sgt. T. Atkinson and Cp. H. Black set a snare during a practical survival exercise.
Corporal M. Farquhar and members of his team erecting framework of their bivouac shelter.
Corporal G. Jeffery and team stand by for inspection of their camp site.
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Camp O.C., Flt. Lt. R. Johncock allocating points in the team effort competition during inspection of the camp site.
Corporal L. Walters instructs cadets on the use of axes and knives.
F/S. R. Stowell lecturing cadets on river crossing before a practical exercise.
Personnel are paraded for the colour hoisting ceremony.
Photos by Batchelors Studios
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FIRST-AID CLASS
Many Hastings residents are availing themselves of the opportunity to learn first aid at the course of weekly classes being conducted in the St. John Ambulance Hall, Southland Road. Under the direction of St. John Ambulance Secretary, Mr. Ian Snaddon (left), and a senior brigadesman, a young first-aider applies a bandage to his father.
Below: A knotty problem being solved in the applying of an arm sling.
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ROVING CAMERA
Deepsea anglers in Hawke’s Bay had their appetites whetted recently when the curator of the Aquarium, Mr. Dine, pulled this injured broad-bill swordfish from the breakers at Westshore, confirming the predictions of many authorities that good sporting fish abound off Hawke’s Bay. The fish, which was apparently gashed by the propellor of a ship, was taken to the Dolphin Pool for display, and later a plaster cast was taken from the fish.
A bust of Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, former General Officer commanding the First New Zealand Division, was unveiled on Anzac Day in the Hastings Public Library. Messrs. Dick and Bob Libby, Hastings carpenters, are shown at work fixing the bust in position on the south wall of the foyer.
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SOCIAL NOTES
Lynette Margaret White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. White, Taradale, recently announced her engagement to Daniel James Fletcher, son of Mrs. J. Thompson, Napier. The engagement was celebrated with a party at the Meeanee Hall.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
Kevin, son of Mrs. J. E. and the late Mr. R. J. Walters, Takapau, is shown with his mother and sister at his 21st, which was celebrated at home.
Photo by Wendy Studios
Recently engaged were Kerry Valmai, daughter of Mrs. J. Wyndham, Napier, and Colin Gary, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Christoffersen, Napier. The engagement was celebrated with a party at the Nelson Park Jubilee Hall.
MacConnells Photo Service
Lesley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Colwill, Hastings and David, son of Mr. B. F. Kale, Hastings, recently celebrated their engagement with a party at the Air Force Hall, Havelock North.
Candid Camera Studies
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ANZAC JUBILEE REUNION
Approximately 600 Napier Ex-Servicemen from both World Wars gathered at the Centennial Hall, McLean Park, Napier, for an ANZAC Reunion, at which veterans from the first World War were guests of those who fought in the 2nd World War. Shown here are three Guests of Honour who were Nursing Sisters in France, Belgium and England, during the War of 1914-18. They are, from left: Mrs. Jillie (NZ. Army Nursing Service 1915-18), Miss L. Davey (Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service 1916-18) and Mrs. Harwood (NZ. Army Nursing Service 1917-18).
These ANZAC veterans, now residents of James Foley Ward, who renewed old friendships, are George Sowden, Bert Robertson, F. M. Sutherland and Jim Ray.
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MOCK WEDDING
The Mary Richmond Free Kindergarden Mothers’ Club recently held a social and gift evening to farewell their director, Miss Vivian Turner. Miss Turner is pictured being presented with a bouquet by Mrs. H. Lloyd, and at right, Mrs. K. Malcolm.
During the evening some of the Mothers presented a “Mock Wedding”.
At left “the Minister” (Kath de Latour) and the “Bridal group”, from left: Bridesmaid (Norma Bowater), bride “Anastiasia” (Helen Lloyd), bridegroom “Marmaduke” (Bev. Hawthorne), and best man (Laurice Kennedy).
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TO BAKE A CAKE
Imagination ran riot during a wind-up to the 10-week cake decorating class at the Hastings night school recently. The decorated cakes ranged from round shapes to elegantly coloured flower boxes and pink dolls. The judges (below) had a difficult task to select the winners of the two sections. However, they reached a decision and the awards went to Mrs. E. L. Corbett (top left), winner of the advanced section, and Miss M. Jamie (top right), winner of the novice section with her novel decoration of a Diploma of Home Science.
The judges were Mrs. M. Keith (left), Mr. J. Smeath (second on right), and Mr. F. Jones (extreme right). Wearing the White coat is Mr. G. Denys, instructor of the class.
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PYGMALION
“Pygmalion”. This famous play by George Bernard Shaw will be presented by the pupils of Colenso High School in the school auditorium for a season of three nights, commencing on May 29th. Produced by Miss Diane Carr, the school is confident of a successful presentation. Here and on the following page we present excerpts from the show. “You done this ‘Enry Iggins”. The cast from left is, Professor Higgins (Peter Freedman), Doolittle (Glyn Jeffery), Mrs. Doolittle (Elizabeth Dowling) and Colonel Pickering (John Smythe.)
“You’d ‘ad a drop in” Eliza (Gaylene Preston) accuses Professor Higgins.
Eliza finally sits down after being ordered to by the Professor.
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NATIONAL CHERUB CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
It’s almost so smooth one could have a shave in its reflecting surface. Auckland yachtsmen P. Scotter and D. Thomas prepare their yacht for racing in the National Cherub Class championships, held in Napier during the Easter holidays.
Below: The winners of the race were the Nelson crew, Colin Ratcliffe and Morris Amos, in their yacht Commotion.
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Yachting isn’t all plain sailing, as this series of pictures show. There is much preparatory and maintenance work involved.
Top right: Ray Blampied of Nelson, planes off a new piece of wood for some repair work.
Top left: Garth Thomas seems handy with tools as he manipulates a hand drill.
Below right: John Waters of Auckland, straps himself into his trapesing gear.
Lower left: D. Anstiss checking up on the sail rigging.
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ODD SHOTS
A flick of the wrist and another apple is packed in its tissue paper wrapping and whisked neatly into place at the annual apple packing competition arranged by the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association. Mr. Graham Flowers, shown above, was the winner of the open section.
On display outside the State Theatre, Napier, recently, during the showing of “The Yellow Rolls Royce”, were these two 1922 Rolls Royce cars.
Above, the 20 h.p. Rolls owned by Mr. R. Lay of Hastings, which competed in the recent vintage car rally, and below, the 1922 Silver Ghost, which was a gift to the H.B. Branch of the Vintage Car Club and its custodian is now Mr. L. Priest of Hastings.
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ANZAC DAY SERVICES
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli was the feature of this year’s ANZAC Day ceremonies in Napier. Here we picture a section of the parade on its way to the Cenotaph for the wreath laying ceremony at Memorial Square.
“50 years on”
Guest speaker at the service, the US. Consul in New Zealand, Mr. D. G. Wilson, delivers the Eulogy on ANZAC’s.
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Members of the St. John Ambulance Association lay a wreath at the Taradale ANZAC Day Service.
ROVING CAMERA
Posed for the camera during a farewell function prior to their departure for the Soloman [Solomon] Islands, are five Junior Wildlife Wardens with their leader, the well known naturalist Reg Williams. The group from left is: Dennis O’Rourke, Gary Grant, Bruce Basher, Reg Williams, Stewart McNab and David Gee.
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FASHION PARADE
The Mary Richmond Free Kindergarten Local Committee recently staged a very successful Fashion Show, sponsored by Youngs Childs Wear, Debra Page, Bledisloe Drapery, Jan Maree Fashions, and Jacqueline Maternity Fashions, in which a varied collection of winter fashions were presented. Pictured here, smugly [snugly] dressed for winter, are, from left: Catherine, Kelvin and Carole.
Karen models check stretch trews and striped chunky sweater.
A tartan pinafore frock and white bri-nylon cardigan, modelled by Ngaire.
Dorothy has chose a tailored skirt and all wool jumper.
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A very smart grey wool jersey skirt and turtle neck top, modelled by Pat, and an alternative sleeveless top.
Gillie is seen modelling a 3-piece suit with a lace blouse.
Corinne has chosen a classic Viyella blouse in soft lilac with a violet skirt.
Most unusual was this water repellant coat, with a tweed effect, modelled by Corinne.
Most elegant Pat in a black cape coat
A red wool maternity dress with Dior rose, modelled by Corinne.
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SWIMMING
Greasing down prior to her attempted swim from Tangoio to Napier is the American professional swimmer, Mary Margaret Revell, being assisted by Cook Strait conqueror Keith Hancox.
. . . and now into the water – Brrrr
Despite her failure to complete the distance due to a heavy cold and a choppy sea, Miss Revell was given a rousing reception by a crowd of approximately 1,000 people. Miss Revell is seen leaving the water with Keith Hancox and members of the Westshore Surf Life Saving Club who paced her and swam as a relay over the final part of the distance.
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HASTINGS CIVIL DEFENCE EXERCISE
This was the grim spectacle in Heretaunga Street, Hastings, that greeted members of the Civil Defence units during the recent simulated aircrash over the city. Smoke and flames belch from the burning interior of a car which was struck by one of the falling planes. Portions of aircraft were draped over the balcony and protruding portions of the Assembly Hall, marking the path of the descending aircraft. The realism was carried a step further by the dropping of large concrete splinters and rocks on the roadway.
Below: Firemen put up a curtain of water on nearby buildings to limit the spread of the devastation.
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The “bodies” of the two pilots involved in the collision over Heretaunga Street lie beside the wreckage of their aircraft while the car, partially buried under the wreckage, blazes at right.
Below: Stretcher bearers, members of the Hastings Civil Defence Medical Unit, carry a “dead man” from the area of the crash.
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15th HIGHLAND GAMES
Although entries were down slightly on previous years, summer-like weather and temperatures brought spectators out in near-record numbers when Hastings staged its 15th Highland Games. Highlights were the appearances of Olympians Bill Baillie, John Davies and Des Thompson, and the final Hawke’s Bay appearance of Olympic and world record holder, Peter Snell. Here we show some wee Scots lassies taking part in the March Past.
Noted for his thoughtfulness almost as much as his athletic ability, personable Peter Snell is seen chatting to 95-year-old Mrs. Porter of Hastings, who had expressed a keen desire to meet the Olympic champion.
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Napier athletes came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in the longest marathon in the southern hemisphere
Above: Terry Manners finishes approximately 5 minutes ahead of the second place getter.
11-month-old Sally McGeehan of Hastings proves that one is never too young to attend the Highland Games.
The boxing tournament drew extremely large crowds, who applauded the willing display put on by K. Stowe (left) for C.H.B., v. C. Gallagher of Wairoa.
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Convincing winner of the 3-mile event was “Iron Man” Bill Baillie.
When asked his autograph, John Davies willingly obliged and wrote on the plaster cast on this young lady’s leg.
G. Fosley (Wellington), winner of the men’s open mile handicap.
Former Empire Games Don Jowett, was an easy winner in the open long jump, with a leap of 24 feet.
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RECENT WEDDINGS
ARNOLD – TIPPLER. Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Arnold were recently married at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Takapau. The bride is Patricia Annette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Tippler, Norsewood, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Arnold, Napier. The group, from left, is John Arnold (Taradale), Glenda McCulloch (Norsewood), groom and bride, Colleen Wonnocott (Dannevirke) and Graeme Wagg (Napier).
Photo by Metro Studios, Dannevirke
STALKER – HAWKINS. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stalker were recently married at the Baptist Church, Napier. The bride is Kay Dianne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hawkins, Napier, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Stalker, Masterton. The group from left, is: Diane Hawkins, Denise Hawkins, Bruce Little, bride and groom, Glenys Millar and Gary Hawkins.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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WEDDING BELLS
SUTHERLAND – BLUNSDON. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ian Sutherland were recently married at St. Patrick’s Church, Napier. The bride is Shirley Rose, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Blunsdon, Taradale, and the groom is the only son of Mr. V. D. Sutherland and the late Mrs. Sutherland, Hastings.
Photo by Hurst Studio
ROVING CAMERA
At a ceremony at the Napier Hospital recently, four staff nurses received their graduating medals. They are, from left, standing: Staff Nurses H. E. Shrimpton and N. Affleck.
Sitting; Staff Nurse B. E. Moore, Sister Currie, Miss Goodwin (Matron) and Staff Nurse L. F. Costello.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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ROVING CAMERA
Silhouette Health Studios were recently opened in Napier. Shown at the function are: the Manager of the Studios, Mr. B. Whitehead (left) and Mrs. Whitehead, Mr. B. Spencer, and Miss Diane O’Neill.
Here we see visiting directors, extreme left. Mrs. J. Farrant (Palmerston North), and extreme right, Mr. J Arthor (Tauranga), with Mr. Whitehead and Miss O’Neill of Napier.
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NEW WHARF PROGRESS
Another milestone was passed in the construction of Napier’s new wharf recently, when the first concrete pile was sunk. To reach the pile driving gantry, the pile has to be removed from the huge stack (top left) and transported by railway crane to a tractor-drawn trolley and thence to the shipping wharf where it was transferred to a barge and towed to the driving rig.
Below: The large pile strapped to the driving rig ready for insertion into the seabed.
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DEMOLITION
Take the strain . . . pull . . . and over she comes. The top picture of the old Donbank guesthouse in Avenue Road, Hastings, was taken a few seconds before the building toppled over in a cluod [cloud] of dust and flying splinters, recently. The old dwelling, a familiar landmark in Hastings, was built for the Blake family in 1888.
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21st BIRTHDAY
Meldon McLachlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McLachlan, Clive, recently celebrated his 21st at the Clive Hall.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
RECENT WEDDINGS
SIMMONDS – SYKES. Patricia Carol Sykes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sykes, Napier, was recently married to Neville Simmonds, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Simmonds, Hastings, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Mrs. Simmonds is seen here with her bridesmaids, Pamela Mayston, left, and Elizabeth Chute, right.
Photo by Russell Orr
DYER – BUCKLEY. Denise Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Buckley, Greenmeadows, and Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Dyer, Wellington, were recently married at St. Augustine’s Church, Napier.
Photo by Hurst Studio
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ODD SHOTS
John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Max McCutcheon, Napier, is seen receiving his key from his father at his left, which was held at the Meeanee Hall.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
The 1st of May proved to be a most successful day for these two men, who shot this line-up of ducks in Central Hawke’s Bay. The shooters are Stan Paramore and Jeff Kitt.
Little Elizabeth Mohi of Hastings, seems to have found herself an unusual mount.
Reader’s Picture
A team of Napier men recently swam third in an exhibition Shield swimming race at Burleigh on Queensland’s Gold Coast, in which thirty teams from all over the Southern half of Queensland took part. After swimming well in the heats and semi-finals, the team was beaten by a couple of yards in the final. The boys from left are: Peter Haskell (son of Doc Haskell); John Wolfe (Former H.B.-P.B. representative); Ken Boardman (former North Island representative); and Bob Clarke.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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CALLISTHENICS
Keeping fit may be a problem for some, but not to this group of youngsters attending White’s Gym in Taradale. Shown quite literally up the pole are from left: Mark White, Bryce Clifford, Gary McCalmont and Nigel Aitken.
The vaulting horse was popular with many . . . but for some, just getting on top of the thing occupied their main effort.
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21st BIRTHDAYS
Marie Clark, daughter of Mr. A. R. Clark and the late Mrs. E. K. Clark, Napier, recently celebrated her 21st at the Red Cross Hall, Napier. She is shown here with her father and sister, Mrs. Jean Lloyd.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
Dorothy Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Boyd, Napier, is shown at her 21st which was celebrated at the Tech Gym., Napier.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
Lorraine Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Johnston, Hastings, recently celebrated her 21st with a party at her home. She is shown here with her parents.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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