Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1960 – Number 022 September
Hawke’s Bay PHOTO NEWS
22nd Issue
SEPTEMBER 1960
HAWKE’S BAY’S OWN PHOTO MAGAZINE
2/6
[Cover photo – The setting and the orchids for this month’s cover picture were supplied by Wilson’s Nurseries of Pakowhai Road, Hastings, and the lovely smile was provided by Miss Judy Brooker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.G. Brooker of Pepper Street, Hastings.]
Inside cover page
PHOTO NEWS
Hawke’s Bay’s Own Pictorial News Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1960
Volume 2
No. 10
Editor H.D. Hanger
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P.O. Box 470, Napier
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4274 Hastings and 3697 Napier
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. The setting and the orchids for this month’s cover picture were supplied by Wilson’s Nurseries of Pakowhai Road, Hastings, and the lovely smile was provided by Miss Judy Brooker, daughter of Mr and Mrs I.G. Brooker of Pepper Street, Hastings.
Bachelors Studio Photo
Back cover. With the appropriate title of “Out on the Ocean Wave” is this outstanding print by B. Hammond of the Hastings Camera Club.
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HIGH FLYING MOTOR CYCLISTS
Photo News photographer Roy Batchelor, spent a day at the Napier Motor Racing Club’s motor cycle scramble held at the Pakowhai Dip on a recent Sunday afternoon. These scrambles are attracting larger and larger crowds who come out to see the motorbike boys as they turn on the speed and the thrills over a rough cross country type circuit.
Lined up and ready to go are, from foreground, J. Robson of Napier, on his 350cc. BSA., B. Morice of Napier on a 197cc Dot, P. Cooper of Napier on his 250cc Jawa, I. Smith of Napier, on a 250cc Dot, A. Martin of Hastings, on a 197cc Dot, and P. McClay of Waipawa on this 225cc Jawa.
On this course which tests the cyclist and his machine to the utmost, scenes such as this are common, but to the motor-cyclist it is all part and parcel of the sport. D. Higginson and G. Spooner of Napier, are working on the latter’s 350cc. BSA.
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The high flying (or low flying, depending on which way you look at it) motor cyclists pictured on this page are:
T. Verschaffelt, a Napier rider, on his 500cc. BSA.
Piloting his 350cc. Gold Star BSA., is J. Cambridge of Hastings.
Brian Nelson of Napier, takes off on his 250cc. Dot.
Hastings rider A. Royal comes in for a one wheel landing on his 350cc. Velocette.
Batchelors Studios Photo
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NAPIER SOUTH SCOUT HALL
Early in February this year a group of men turned up on a vacant section on the corner of Georges Drive and Chambers Street, Napier South, and started to clear away the long grass. At last, after being a much-talked of dream for several years, the building of a modern hall for the Napier South Scout group had begun. In the group on left, are, from left: Messrs. Blythe, Dow, Smith. Larrington, Scott and Tony Larrington.
It wasn’t long before the great day arrived when the first barrow load was poured for the foundations. From left: Ken Zambra (Troop Cubmaster); K. Reiper, G. Martindale, and “Rewi” Smith.
“Rewi” Smith, Scoutmaster of the Napier South Group, is the driving force behind the project and is the man who directs operations and gets things done.
Although there is still a considerable amount of work to be done, the hall (being built entirely by voluntary effort) is well on the way to completion.
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Hastings Wedding
GRIFFITHS – LOVE. 1st Hastings Girls’ Life Brigade (above) formed the guard of honour at the Wesley Methodist Church when Erena Georgina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Love, Nelson Street, Hastings, married Ronald Lindsay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Griffiths, Hastings. The bridal party from left: Mrs. Jean Crowe, Pauline Griffiths, groom and bride, Bruce Griffiths, and Doreen Love.
Stuart Johnson Photo
Candid Camera Studies
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Twins 21sts . . . Jennifer and Noel Charles with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Charles, at their party held in the Napier High School Old Boys’ Gym.
Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Spershott held a party at the Merchant Navy Clubrooms to celebrate their twins, Margaret and Maurice’s coming-of-age.
Photos by Batchelors Studios
Another wish made . . . Alan May, son of Mrs. J.M. May, Waipukurau, cuts his cake during his 21st party recently held at the United Hall, Waipukurau.
Max Moverley Photo
“It must be wonderful to be 21” could be the thought of a young on-looker as Ann Lambert, 5 Smale Terrace, Napier, cuts the cake at her party held in the Merchant Navy Club Rooms, Napier.
Batchelors Studios Photo
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Hastings CAT SHOW
Now when the average individual thinks of a cat show he or she probably imagines a hall full of cats just like the one that sprawls out on the living-room hearth at home – nowhere near as beautiful of course. Well just take a close look at Illawarra Snowflash, a white persian (with orange eyes) judged the best neuter in the Hastings Cat Show held in the Labour and Trades Hall, Hastings. If you would like this cat you will have to offer over £100, for that is what it is worth.
This lovely little bundle of fur is also an expensive cat, costing £90 as an imported kitten. “Champion Bonavia Campanello” (that is his or her name) is a Chinchilla Persian and even at his (or her) still tender age, is quite experienced in the art of posing for photographers.
“I may not have brought the same price as that their stuck-up Mr. (or Miss) Champion Bonavia whatever, but I bet I lead a much better life, after all, look how my owner, Miss Nola Walford – we live in Hastings – looks after me.”
“Yes, and I’ll agree with those remarks”, says this red tabby kitten.
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Here is one cat which can stand a lot of petting and doesn’t mind who is doing the petting either. It is a Red Abyssinian, a wonderfully friendly and quiet cat of which their [there] is reputed to be only four of this breed in the Southern Hemisphere.
Barbara Young of Hastings holds “Tinkerbell” who appears to be giving a friendly wave to her friends down the way.
Mrs. Bill Tucker of Hastings holds “Dar Ying” a 7 month old Seal Point Siamese, for her daughter Barbara, to have a closer look. Both seem to be equally interested in each other.
Mrs. Limbrick of Waipawa with her Blue Point Siamese which was judged, “Best in Breed”.
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Engaged
Lynette Faye Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Walker, Ngunguru, Whangarei, recently announced her engagement to Graham Ernest Otter, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E.V. Otter, Bay View, Napier.
Announced at the Napier Nurses’ Ball, was the engagement of Janice Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Taylor of Wairoa, to Laurence Cram, son of Mrs. E.A. Cram, 72 Mitchell Road, Wairoa.
Photos by Batchelors Studios
Yvonne Ann Atkins, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Atkins, Taradale, with her fiance, Michael Joseph Roche, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Roche, Greenmeadows. The engagement was announced at Yvonne’s 21st, held in the Labour Hall, Taradale.
GOLDEN WEDDING
In the Old Folks’ Hall, Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Flanders of Alexandra Crescent, Hastings, recently celebrated their Golden Wedding with a large gathering of friends.
Batchelors Studios
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GIRLS LIFE BRIGADE ON PARADE IN NAPIER
Members of the Napier Girls’ Life Brigade recently held their annual Battalion parade, and marched from the Napier municipal car park to the Methodist Church, where a special Sunday Service was held.
Standard bearers led the parade.
In the Church.
ON PARADE
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Charity Ball
At the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Annual Charity Ball held in the Assembly Hall, Hastings, the 12 debutantes featured on this and following pages were presented by their mothers to Monsignor W.J. Heavy.
Miss Marion Ryan, daughter of Mr. G. Ryan of Hastings.
Miss Margaret Hallagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Hallagan, Waipukurau.
Miss Verna Creagh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Creagh of Napier.
Miss Ainokura Matthews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Matthews, Waimarama.
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Miss Beverley Heiford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Heiford, Napier.
Miss Damaris McConnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. McConnell, Napier.
Miss Anne Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fleming, Hastings.
Miss Margaret Murfitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.K. Murfitt, Pakipaki.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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TWO DEBUTANTES from the HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL OLD PUPILS’ BALL
Two of the debutantes presented at the Hastings High School Old Pupils’ Ball were:
Miss Deanna Nicol, presented by her mother, Mrs. P. Nicol of Manaku Street, Hastings.
MacConnells Photo Service
Miss Margaret Morris, presented by her mother, Mrs. V. Morris, Arbuckle Road, Hastings.
Lovell-Smith Photo
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Napier Weddings
HOCQUARD – BEARSLEY. At Napier, Doreen Monica, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Bearsley, Wycliffe Street, Napier, to Arthur Wallace, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Hocquard, Blenheim. The bridal group from left: Martin Hartigan, Barbara Bearsley, Peter Hurley, groom and bride, Barbara Helean, Peter Predergast, Elaine Head. The couple will live in Ashburton.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
HARRIS – RAWLE. At St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Napier, Judith Anne, daughter of Mrs. E.T. Rawle, Priestley Road, Napier, to Frank, son of Mrs. W.F. Harris, Dunedin. Bridal party from left: Joan Duthie, Owen Barton, bride and groom, Marcia Robinson, and Tony Harris. Future home is Wellington.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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21st Birthdays
21st CELEBRATIONS
Beverly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K.E. Miller, Willowpark Road, Hastings, receives the key from her father during her coming-of-age party at her sister’s home.
There was a party at the Hawke’s Bay Merchant Navy Clubrooms to mark the occasion of Pamela Mathewson’s 21st. Pamela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Mathewson, Napier.
ANNIVERSARIES
They’ve lived all their lives at Hastings, and on Mr. and Mrs. O. Burge’s Golden Wedding Anniversary, friends and relatives gathered at their home in Maddison Street to celebrate the occasion.
25 years married – Mr. and Mrs. T. Plunkett, photographed during the party at their home, 44 Barker Road, Napier.
Photos by Batchelors Studios
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GUILD’S 28th BIRTHDAY
And it was a grand party – with floral arrangement competitions and a mystery prize. One hundred and fifty members and friends of the Napier Townwomen’s Guild enjoyed a concert programme with songs by Mrs. Flavell and mandolin solos by Mrs Alexander. There were two plays: “Andsome is as Andsome Does”, produced by Mrs. Sorrell, and “The Midnight Hour”, produced by Mrs. O’Halloran.
A hearty applause.
The Napier Guild was the first formed in New Zealand, and [here] are three foundation members, Mrs. W. Fulford, Mrs. Glenny, and Miss Tankard, cutting the birthday cake.
A scene from “The Midnight Hour”. From left: Connie Parker, who played Caroline, Betty Hayes as Isabel, Millicent Sorrell, “Lady Barrington” and Betty Gill, “the old family retainer”.
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GOVERNOR GENERAL VISITS NAPIER BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
A packed assembly hall of Napier High School boys listened most attentively when the Governor General paid a visit to their school last month.
A proud moment for Ted Bennett, head prefect of the school as the Governor General stops to chat with him. The prefects formed a guard of honour from the visitor’s car to the Assembly Hall entrance.
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PHOTO FINISH AND HOW IT WORKS
The “Photo Finish” is one of those operations, like many other present day occurrances [occurences] which are just taken for granted, and Mr. Roberts, the H.B. Representative of Photo Finish Australia Ltd., and the man who operates the photo finish cameras throughout Hawke’s Bay, probably overestimated the position when he expressed the opinion that not more than one per cent of the racing public know just what happens. Here in pictures and words, and with the very generous help, and patience, of Mr Alan Roberts, Photo News endeavours to explain how it all works.
Less than 1/200th of a second separates the 1st and 2nd placing in this race, but the camera clearly shows the winner as being No. 1. As the captions on the photo show, the vertical white lines represent 1/100th of a second, and it is possible to separate horses when there is only a difference of 1/800th of a second between them. Consequently there are not many dead-heats recorded, perhaps only two or three a year.
All regular racegoers will have seen the tall thin mirror at the finishing post and on the inside of the track. This mirror is 8 ft. by 6 ins. and is 180 feet from the camera lens, the cameras usually being installed in the stands dead opposite the finishing line. These cameras are so set up that only 1½ ins. (width) of the mirror is “seen” by the lenses. On the photo reproduced opposite, this represents an area of approximately 1/3 of an inch. More accurately, the actual camera width in the camera is .006 of an inch. Thus at no time is a complete horse photographed, the picture is actually a built up image formed as the horses pass the “survey line” or finishing line, only 1½ inches of the horse being exposed to the camera any one [one] time.
The film in the camera is also moving across the .006 inch aperture for a total exposure of .7 of a second on any one print or enough time for the equal of 70 lines (shown on the picture opposite) to pass in front of the camera. This explains why the horses legs don’t always appear to be in the positions they ought to be. The lapse of time between the front and back pair of hooves passing the camera aperture is sufficient for the latter to have changed position. (All very confusing, but that is what happens.)
This continuous exposure also accounts for the “flow lines” which are caused by the film moving across the slit in the camera and picking up light and shade on the grass.
The spinner is a circular band (with the information written on it) situated at the bottom of the mirror. The speed in which it spins is synchronised with the film speed.
The camera man’s view of the finishing line. Note the 8′ x 6″ mirror in centre background, and remember only 1½” of that 6″ width is “seen” by the cameras. The lower camera is the “master” one and the top camera is used as a check and also for photographing horses that run wide.
The cameras are powered by electric motors and are set in motion when the horses are about 1½ chains away from the finishing post. Mr. Roberts has just started them up, and by the time the first horse reaches the post, the cameras will be running at their correct speed.
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Directly the race has finished the film from the lower camera is removed (in total darkness).
The assistant operator, Mr. Salt, runs the film through the developer for, from 6 to 8 seconds, then straight in the “fix” (the next small dish) which stops the film from developing further. The film is in the fix for 10 to 12 seconds.
From the fixing bath, now using a “safe light”, the negative is placed in a wet carrier and then . . . . .
. . . . . . placed in the enlarger which projects an image on to the white safety cover in the magazine directly below the enlarger. The correct horse is located and placed with its nose on the reference line, that is, the white line seen on the finished print. The safety cover is then removed, the exposure made, and the print passed to the assistant.
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The print now goes through much the same procedure as the film, first being placed in the developer for about 4 seconds, then to a stop bath, and from there into the fixing bath.
Still wet, the finished 8 x 10 print is sent down a shute to the judge.
The judge, in this case Mr. Hatch, checks the positions of the horses and the results are announced to the public. Total time lapse between the taking of the picture and the finished print arriving at the judges box is just 60 seconds. Under normal photographic procedure this would take at least 25 minutes which of course would not be very acceptable to the waiting punters.
Just in case punters may not agree with the judges, other prints are processed and placed on display. Two ladies here check their favourites, let’s hope it was first.
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Hastings Weddings
McKAY – LEAN. At St. Andrew’s Church, Hastings, Valerie Dawn, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.D.E. Lean, Wellwood Road, Te Awanga, to Jock, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M.O. McKay, Eskdale. Bridal party from left: William McKay, Mrs. Valerie Burns, groom and bride, Lorraine Lean.
Lovell-Smith Photo
BOURGEOIS – LEECH. At Hastings, Dianne Madie Leech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Leech of Hastings, to Graeme Bourgeois, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Bourgeois of Whangarei. The bridesmaids were Margaret Townsend and Glenda Coleman, the bestman, Mervyn Marquet and the groomsman was Gus Fergusson. The couple are to make their home in Whangarei.
Stuart Johnson photo
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21st Birthdays
A family group at the 21st birthday of Rex Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hawkins of Griffin Street, Napier. From left: Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Rex, and Diane Hawkins.
Held at her parents home was the coming-of-age party of Miss Jacqueline Cambridge, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Cambridge of Lawn Road, Mangateretere.
Pictured with his parents and friends is Athol Preston (right), son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Preston of Haumoana, on the occasion of his 21st birthday party held in the Haumoana Hall.
Photos by Batchelors Studios
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MUSIC AND DRAMA CIRCLE ENTERTAIN OLD FOLKS
Who doesn’t feel a twinge of nostalgia when they hear an “old-timer”? Many memories must have been revived when the Catholic Women’s League Music and Drama Circle entertained the old folk with “Glimpses of By-gone Days” in song, at the 18th birthday party of the Old Folks’ Association, held in Hastings.
Remember the old refrain “Where did you get that Hat?”
She’s everybody’s favourite – “Little Old Lady”.
And they enjoyed every minute of it. There was even a birthday cake, donated by Mrs. Daisy Whyte, which was cut during the afternoon tea.
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DANCE PUPILS AT RAUREKA MOTHERS CLUB ANNIVERSARY
Pupils of the Shirley Hanley school of dancing, Napier, entertained the Raureka Mothers’ Club, when they had their tenth annual birthday party.
The “White Poodle” ballet, with Lynette Aplin, Claire Little, Allyson Green and Anne Rouse.
Mrs. Holder, president of the Club, and Mrs. Duff, president of the Hastings Free Kindergarten Association, cut the cake.
Lynette Aplin, Allyson Green, Ann Bradley, Claire Little, Ann Rouse, and Ruth McDonald, perform a Swedish character dance.
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FACES at the NAPIER NURSES’ BALL
A gay and excellent orchestra kept the ball rolling. From left are: Graham Lawson, Jack Butler, John Clarke, and Ernie Rouse.
A happy party faces the photographer. From left: Marie Sheridan, Graham Preble, Ian McLennin, Phillipa Webby, Rocky Dawson, Ann Huzziff, Tom Huzziff, and Alison Richards.
From left: Roger Hogan, Jan Warrington, Parl Singh, Pat Swindell, Stewart Robertson, and Dale Fawcett.
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AND AT THE HASTINGS NURSES’ BALL
The Annual Nurses’ Ball held in the Assembly Hall Hastings, was a tremendous success and went with a real swing.
Three nurses who really enjoyed the evening were Glenys Miller, Mary Edmonds and Joan Gilray, who all have a lovely smile for the photographer.
The present finalists class who were entertained at the home of Miss Josie Fowler before the ball, are, from left, top: Julie Spotswood, Anne Jones, Lorraine Cooper, Rosemarie Gooch, Colleen Boggs, and Josie Fowler.
Bottom. Janet Daniels, Jenny Watt, Jill Frizzell and Ineker Bakker.
A group of nurses who recently passed their finals. From left: Antoinette Atkins, Elizabeth Wills, Vivian Thompson, Miss Hall (Matron of the Memorial Hospital), Cheryl McNeil, Jill Gibbs and Shirley Bennett.
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A happy group of nurses. Top, Loma Letford, Peggy McLeod, Janet Taylor, Janice Jeffrys, Staff Nurse Jannello, Veronica Gallaher, Cynthia Krough, and bottom, from left, Vivian Peacock, Beverly McCulloch, Rosemary Sherwood, Peggy Ginty, and Colleen Boggs.
“Teddy and His Bears” who entertained at the Ball must have been putting over a “real dreamy” number when this picture was taken.
A night to be remembered for Annette Sherwood and Rodney Thompson, as they receive musical honours in recognition of their recent engagement.
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Married IN DANNEVIRKE
WOUTERS – DASSLER.
Ann Dassler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Dassler, of “Temaru”, Matamau, Dannevirke, to Louis Wouters, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wouters of Holland.
Photo by Barretts Studios
HASTINGS
COOPER – BECK.
Dorothy Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beck of Nelson Street, Hastings, to Ivan Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Cooper of Wavell Street, Hastings. From left: Mr. Russell Hewitt, Mrs. Molly Aheah, and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper.
Batchelors Studio Photo
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21st Birthdays
Pictured with her family on the occasion of her coming-of-age party is Miss Ngaire Wasley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wasley, 288 Hastings Street, Napier. From left: George Wasley, Mr. and Mrs. Wasley, and Ngaire.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
Cutting her cake is Miss Marian Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Cameron of Gisborne, on the occasion of her coming-of-age party held in Waipukurau.
Max Moverley Photo
Held in the Ohurakura Hall, Te Pohue, was the coming-of-age party of Kenneth Greeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Greeks, Te Pohue.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
Pictured at a farewell party prior to their departure for Canada, are Bryce Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Jackson of King Street, Taradale, and Bill Allison, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Allison of Guppy Road,Taradale.
Photo by Batchelors Studios
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HOME FOR ANIMALS
Lynda Edmunds is not too sure of “Sweety”, a Red Stag, and one of the many varieties of wild life finding a good home on the Edmunds property in Gloucester Street, Taradale.
This family is well known in the district for the care and attention they give to any and all of the many injured animals and birds that are brought to their door, and Mr. Edmunds has even made a sellotape splint for the broken wing of a fantail.
Susan Edmunds has made firm friends with the families [family’s] star attraction.
“Sweety” may be seen from the road in a field opposite the St. Columbus Presbyterian Church in Taradale, but is not full tamed and it doesn’t pay to get too close as yet.
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ODDSHOTS
Mr George Howell, Secretary of the H.B. Rose Society demonstrates the pruning of rose bushes in the Taradale Memorial Rose Garden, to an interested gathering of spectators to whom all aspects of this subject were explained.
Yes, it’s a group of Aore Islands (an island in the New Hebrides group) reading the latest issue of Photo News. We must admit that our photographer didn’t just happen across this scene. Peter Baker of the Meeanee Super Market recently retraced his steps over ground he traversed during the last war. The islanders show interest in his copy of Photo News – hence the picture.
And in Trafalgar Square, London, Bruce and Anthony McLagan of Hastings are photographed reading the latest issue of Photo News sent to them, and in which their farewell appears.
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FROM Waipukurau
21st BIRTHDAY
Miss Valda Parker, cutting her cake at her coming-of-age party held in the Masonic Hall, Waipukurau. Valda is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Parker of Waipukurau, and with her is her fiance, B. Peacock of Waipukurau.
Photo by Max Moverley
21st BIRTHDAY AND ENGAGEMENT.
Jack Clegg, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Clegg of Whetukura, announced his engagement to Miss Pamela Mathewson of Napier, on the occasion of his coming-of-age party held in the Whetukura Hall.
FOUR GENERATIONS
Photographed just after the christening of Stephen Lawrence Fergusson was this family group representing four generations. From left: Mr. L. Fergusson, Mrs. E.M. Hindman of Napier, baby Stephen, and Mrs. E.L. Fergusson, Waipukurau.
Photos by Max Moverley
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NAPIER POST-PRIMARY SCHOOLS DRAMA FESTIVAL
Members of the Napier Youth Orchestra, who very ably supported the Napier Post-Primary Schools Drama Festival when in the Napier Municipal Theatre they presented five plays: “The Pied Piper” (Colenso High School); “In Waltz Time” (Napier Girls’ High School); “Noah” (Napier Boys’ High School); “Michael” (Sacred Heart Girls’ College); and “Hinemoa and Tutanekai” (St. Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College).
Action songs by the St. Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College, during their presentation of the love story “Hinemoa and Tutanekai”.
Barry Mason of the Colenso High School, as the Pied Piper, pipes the rats to the river and destruction under the eyes of the Mayor, Councilors and Citizens of Hamlin [Hamelin].
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Youth BAND
All very professional looking, and it makes a great picture, but it’s just as well the camera doesn’t record sound. It was quite understandable though that the boys weren’t sounding as good as they looked for they are just a few of the foundation members of the new Napier City Youth Band just formed under the guidance of the musical director of the Napier City Band, Mr. R. Mulholland.
“Well! What do you know, these cases make real swell hats”, says David Mellor of Onekawa as he has a little fun on the side.
First stage for Robert Stephens of Marewa as he is shown how to handle his trombone by Mr Ted Dooley, the bandmaster.
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One of the first jobs was the allocation of instruments to the boys, who will gather every Monday and Thursday night, as well as Sunday mornings. Teeth, mouth and lip shape had to be taken into account for the allocation, and the new band is fortunate in having the knowledge of Mr. Mulholland to assist them.
This boy’s wind has a long way to travel.
Two interested pupils, Ernest Shirley of Maraenui (centre), and Colin Lum (right), are shown how by Ben Hall.
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ART Display
Once again a large number of entries were received from artists displaying their work in the Hawke’s Bay Art Society’s annual exhibition held in Napier recently. Great interest has been shown in the display and on the 10th July, over 330 people attended, a record for a Sunday. For those of our readers who were unable to attend the exhibition we here publish a small selection of the paintings.
“The Church and Trees” by Miss Jeanne Chandler. Miss Chandler is a newcomer to New Zealand and is art mistress at the Iona College.
“Mill at Minginue” by Mrs. Dierdre Helmore of Whana Whana, Hastings.
Mrs. M. Gibbs’ of Dannevirke entry, “Southern Hawke’s Bay”.
“Summertime” by Mrs. M. Nott of Havelock North. Mrs. Nott is a newcomer to the district and was formerly of Suva, Fiji.
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“River Scene, Gisborne”, by Mrs. Barbara Forde of Matapiro, Hastings.
“The Macrocarpa” by Joan Trollope of Hastings.
The Napier Girls’ High School entry, which was a combined effort by Maree Caney, Kerry Thomsen, (Kerry Thomsen recently won the designing competition for a coat of arms for Taradale), Allison Taylor, Pauline Weston and P.E. Wellington.
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NAPIER Weddings
BASHER – SPENCER.
At St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, Barbara Hilda Spencer, daughter of Mrs. R.H. Halton of 64 Tom Parker Avenue, Napier, to Ross Leon Basher, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Basher, 128 Nuffield Avenue, Napier. Bridal party from left: Miss Eveline Rusher, Mr. Michael Basher, Miss Pamela Wilton, groom and bride, Mr. Bill Owens, Mrs Jeanette Basher, and Mr. Maurice Howard.
Russell Yeulett Photo
JAMES – OWERS.
At Napier, Joy Gwendolyn Owers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Owers of 44 Bedford Road, Marewa, Napier, to Peter James, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. James of 136 Reid Crescent, Wonthuggy [Wonthaggi?], Victoria, Australia.
Batchelors Studios Photo
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ODDSHOTS
“Busy Bees” with busy fingers – the Junior missionary group of St. Paul’s Church, known as the “Busy Bees” making articles for the annual sale for missionary funds. Pictured here from left, front row: Judith Irwin, Allison Dykes, Helen Hay, Ian Brock and Jean Bain. Back row: Helen Morgan, Roddy Hay, Robert Irwin, Glenys Plowman, Janette Dykes, Margaret McDonald and Shirley Eagle.
NEW RECRUIT?
The scene: Corner of Munroe Street and Clive Square. The time: Noon on a week day.
The Plot: A city driver collapses at the wheel of his car. Yes, crowds gather – the traffic jams, and excitement mounts – but one man, Sgt. Kennedy from the N.Z. Regular Force, steps into the midst of the chaos and has law and order in next to no time. That’s him directing the traffic like a veteran traffic officer, top right.
MEMORIAL CUP
Mrs. S. Wright of Napier, holds the silver cup she presented to the Eskdale School in memory of her grandfather, the late Samuel Lozell, who was the first teacher when the Petane-Eskdale School opened in 1859.
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Social Shots
At the joint Napier and Hastings McKenzie’s staff social held in the Old Boys’ Hall, Hastings, a presentation was made by Mr. W. Mullins, the Napier Branch Manager to Miss T. Gibbs, who has given 33 years of service to the firm.
Athol Munro, Hans Gitmans, John Kick, and Bob Catherill, supplied the musical entertainment. In the background is the M.C. Mr. Syd Jagers.
From left, Mr. S. Presling, Miss P. Young, Mr. K. Ford, Mr. P. Williams (standing); Miss M. Crompton, Mr. W. Harawera and Mrs. P. Ford.
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21st Birthdays
Miss Mary O’Connor, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted O’Connor of Hastings.
Miss Anne Ellsworth, eldest daughter of the late Mrs. Ellsworth of Hastings.
Roger Brown, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.J. Brown of Hastings.
Lindsay Fox, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Fox of Hastings.
Gary Barclay, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Barclay of Clive.
Miss Lois Cooper, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Whakatu.
Miss Diane Green, daughter of Mrs. G. Green of Hastings.
Photos by Candid Camera Studies
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Miss Ngaire Rogers, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Rogers of Hastings.
Gary Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomas of Hastings.
Brian O’Donnell, son of Mrs. R. O’Donnell of Hastings.
Silver Wedding
Pictured at the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pollock of Havelock North are, from left, Mrs. Swanwick, Mrs. Steel, Mrs. Pollock, Mr. Jock Pollock, Mrs. Woodham, and Mr. Doug Webb.
Photo’s [Photos] by CANDID CAMERA STUDIES
Karamu Road
HASTINGS
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NAPIER By Night
A night photo of Napier’s Marine Parade showing the famed Norfolk pines lit up with coloured lights, and in the foreground is the fountain lit up with lights which change colour as it plays, and is a continuing source of beauty to visitors and residents alike.
An impressive sight. The new Latter Day Saints’ Chapel in Georges Drive, which was only just recently opened, is lit up each night by floodlights.
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MUD TRIAL FOR SPECTATORS AT CAR CLUB’S GYMKHANA
When the Hawke’s Bay Car Club held its end of the season gymkhana on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Curtis of Pukahu, one of the most interesting events of the day was watching spectators and competitors trying to make their way through a rather muddy exit. Some made it, but most called on the services of a tractor.
The pleasures of motoring! Murray Walker has no lack of “vocal” help from Ian James and Jim Jago, as he changes a flat tyre.
Otherwise everything went according to schedule. Competitor Harry Roacher, driving his M.G. sports, taking part in the potato race.
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NAPIER Weddings
McKENNIE – CLIFF
At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Diane Cliff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cliff, May Avenue, Napier, to Bryan Douglas McKennie, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. McKennie, Stopford Street, Napier. Bridal party from left: John Pierson, Richard McKennie, bride and groom, Juliann Foster and Susan Cliff.
DUNLOP – GORBIN.
At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Beverley Frances Gorbin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Gorbin, No. 11 R.D., Frankton Junction, to John Archibald Dunlop, son of Mrs. C. and the late Mr. A. Dunlop of Nelson Crescent, Napier. Bridal party from left: Rona Parsons, Ray Rogers, bride and groom, Eileen Morris and John Green. The couple will live in Napier.
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Girls
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CHARDS BEAUTY SALON
Dickens Street, Napier
Free Fortnightly Shampoos and Hair Sets for One Year – £11/1/-
LOVELL-SMITHS
Heretaunga Street, Hastings
Natural Colour Framed Portrait – £10/10/-
HUNTS DRAPERY
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Ladies Wear to the Value of £7/10/-
A. W. BOTT LTD.
Heretaunga Street, Hastings
A 3-Light Fitting to the Value of £7/18/6
MARTIN, THE JEWELLERS
Market Street, Napier
A Tea Service to the Value of £7/7/-
RUSSELL ORR
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A 15 X 10 Coloured Portrait – £5/18/-
MCGRUERS LTD.
Emerson Street, Napier
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RICHARDSONS PHARMACY
Heretaunga Street, Hastings
A Camera to the Value of £5/5/-
MILLS SHOE STORE
Hastings Street, Napier
A Pair of Fashions Shoes – £5/5/-
DAVID GEOR LTD.
Heretaunga Street, Hastings
A Pair of Evening Shoes to the value of £5/5/-
ANNA BELLE OF HASTINGS
An Evening Cape to the Value of £11/11/-
LOCKYERS ELECTRICAL LTD.
Villa D’Este Buildings, Heretaunga St., Hastings
An Electric Blanket – £10/15/6
DISABLED SERVICEMENS SHOP
Emerson Street, Napier
Pair of Hand-woven All-wool Blankets – £8-10/-
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Emerson Street, Napier
A Jura Steam Iron – £7/18/6
JAN’S BEAUTY SALON
Dalton Street, Napier
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GARLAND’S JEWELLERS
Heretaunga Street, Hastings
Marcasite Brooch – £5/5/-
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Miss Jennifer Sturm, a 17 year old typist from Waipukurau.
Miss Jennifer Williams of Waipukurau
Photo by Max Moverley
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Mrs. Hawke’s Bay
A very happy Mrs. Jacqueline Gilbertson of Waipukurau, who was selected to represent Hawke’s Bay in the N.Z. Broadcasting Service’s, Mrs. New Zealand contest, is seen with, from left, Mrs. and Mr. W. Atherfold (deputy Mayor and Mayroess of Napier), and Mr. Collins, local manager of 2YZ and 2ZC. The occasion was her departure from the Napier Airport for Wellington, where the final selection for the Dominion title was made.
Three other finalists, also on their way to Wellington, met Mrs. Hawke’s Bay at the Airport. They were –
Mrs. Patricia Moore, Auckland’s finalist,
Mrs. Beverly Hall, the Northland finalist, and –
Representing the East Coast was Mrs. Shirley Spence.
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JUST A MUD BATH
When the first line-out formed up during the Havelock North v’s Clive inter-club match played on the Nelson Park ground at Hastings, the players were quite easily recognized. Here jumping high for the ball but never-the-less missing it, is T. Libby, Clive.
It wasn’t long however, before some of the players started to become splattered with mud, as C. Shanley, here getting away a centring kick, shows.
Then, as the game progressed, the only recognizable person on the field was the referee. How he sorted out who was offside and who wasn’t is anyones guess. He probably had to do a little guessing himself.
In this picture it appears that only one player has any clear idea on just where the ball is, and even then he seems to be having difficulty in making any headway towards it.
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the OLD and the NEW
By courtesy of Mr. Percy Sorrell we are able to reproduce this picture of the playing area on the Napier Marine Parade, as it was in the 1920’s. The slide is still used, but was shifted to the new playing area on the other side of the Municipal Baths (left). The swing used until two or three years ago, was also shifted to the playing area. But although the swing itself has gone, the upright supports are still there.
Taken recently, this picture shows the same area as it appears today. The playing area has been replaced by the Napier War Memorial Hall, which was completed just less than two years ago. The arrows show the same wall in each picture.
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Anna Belle OF HASTINGS PRESENTS . . . . Fashions in SILKS . .
Annabelle, in her search for something smarter for the slightly larger figure, has really made a discovery in these FASHIONBILT multiple fittings.
Every one designed by “Young Viewpoint” of New York.
“Young Viewpoint” has interpretted [interpreted] Annabelle’s very own ideas in styles that are graceful, cool, comfortable and flattering, in sizes W, WX and OS.
Annabelle’s range of these frocks is exclusive.
Models Elspeth and Mavis both agreed that the answer to your figure problem is at Annabelle of Hastings.
Mavis in a town frock and jacket in navy, with a navy and white silk blouse effect.
Elspeth modelling a pure silk afternoon frock available in muted tonings.
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