Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1966 – Number 097 November

HAWKE’S BAY Photo News
97th Issue
NOVEMBER 24, 1966
3/-

[Cover photo – …delightful Miss Robyn Wolfe who is a receptionist at Chards Beauty Salon in Napier. Robyn who is 17 has many interesting and varied hobbies, such as music, theatre, driving, and amateur archaeology.]

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HAWKE’S BAY PHOTO NEWS
VOL. 8
NO. 12
24 OCTOBER 1966

Published Monthly by
H.B. PHOTO NEWS LTD.
NAPIER
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Photographer-Editor BRUCE MacCONNELL
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Sub-Editor RAE McGILL

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FOUR GENERATIONS

A great occasion for Mr John McCutcheon, of Greenmeadows, when he was visited by his son Les, grandson Eric, and great-grandson, John.

The four are seen outside the residence of Mr John McCutcheon, Senior.

From left: Eric, holding son John, Les, all of Upper Hutt, and Mr J. McCutcheon, who is the son of the late Oliver McCutcheon, an early pioneer of Napier.

OUR COVER

For this month is delightful Miss Robyn Wolfe who is a receptionist at Chards Beauty Salon in Napier. Robyn who is 17 has many interesting and varied hobbies, such as music, theatre, driving, and amateur archaeology.

Back Cover: A well preserved and attractively adorned 1915 Buick, owned by Des Hunter. The sweety sitting on the car is Miss Carol Oliver.

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MARIST BROTHERS SCHOOL BOXING TOURNAMENT

The tournament was held before a good crowd in the Municipal theatre on 3rd November. The school championship was won by Walter Hooper, who defeated Tony Eagle. Trophies were awarded to Phillip Patrick, Kevin O’Brian, Peter Foley, Brent Single, M. McAleer and G. McLean.

Right: A. Timms (left) scores with a left to M. Hanley, and simultaneously blocks a left from Hanley.

Below: Brendan Parker (left) and Paul Brady in their bout, won by Parker on points. Others in the picture are from left, second, Maurice McGill, (Parker), judge Peter O’Malley, (Brady) and referee Paddy Donovan.

Right: M. O’Neill (left) ducks under a left from M. Bourke.

Below: Mark Mahoney (right) puts out a tentative left to Peter McGill. Watched by ref. Les Drieberg.

Walter Hooper and Tony Eagle, contenders for school championship.

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Wedding Bells

OWENS – WACHER.
On the 22nd October at Our Lady of Lourdes, Havelock North, Elizabeth Margaret, youngest daughter of M. & Mrs. C.E.W. Wacher of Napier, was married to Peter Joseph, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Owens of Christchurch.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

WHILEY – JONES.
Carol Diane, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. A. Jones, of Hastings, was married to Paul Revere, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. G. Whiley of Napier, in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Hastings, on the 22nd October.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

MacMILLAN – CAVES.
At St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hastings, Maureen Rita, only daughter of Mrs. J.M. and the late Mr. M.A. Caves of Hastings, was married to Gordon Sinclair, second son of Mrs. J.M. and the late Mr. G.G. MacMillan, of Te-Ranga Hastings.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

FORBES – CULLINANE.
Barbara Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G.T. Cullinane, of Takapau, married Roger William, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs T. Forbes, of Dannevirke at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, Takapau, on 28th October.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

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GISBORNE A&P SHOW

Recently, Gisborne also held its annual A. & P. Show.

By the number of summer frocks and rolled up sleeves, they had a bright hot day for the big event.

Right: Mr.G.J. Nolan of Gisborne, head of the Horse Section in the Grand Parade.

Below: “Hang-it-all, do I have to keep walking round and round?” is perhaps what this little calf was thinking.

Bottom left: The Ferris Wheel, as always, packed.

This could be an “OOOH” of anguish or ecstacy – we are not sure.

Right: “Woweee” This is terrific!

Below: A welcome “Cuppa”.

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JUST IN CASE

Fifteen hundred of these Charlton Automatic Rifles were manufactured in Hastings during the 2nd World War, in Stan Dougherty’s Garage, and distributed throughout different parts of N.Z. to be used for home defence if N.Z. was invaded. Fortunately this did not occur. This converted .303 Lee Enfield service rifle’s magazine held 30 rounds of ammunition which could be fired singly, the rifle ejecting the empty shell case, reloading and recocking automatically, or, could be fired in bursts at the rate of 750 shots per minute. All the conversion parts were made in Hastings, where the guns were all assembled, tested and passed by an Army Inspector before being dispatched.

Below: Scenes from Mr Dougherty’s garage.

PHOTOS BY LOVELL-SMITH HASTINGS

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AN ABUNDANCE OF TALENT

Recently the Top Hat held a most successful Junior Talent Quest which was run in conjunction with their big Fifth Birthday celebrations held during the same week. The guest star was Maria Dallas of “Tumblin” Down” fame, who really added zest to the evening.

Below left: Maria in full swing.

Below centre: This little cutie is Estha Kershaw of Bridge Pa. Estha is only 5 years old and swings the long pois like a veteran. She gained 3rd place in the Talent Quest.

Top right: This swinging young lady is 10 year old Rauna Reneta of Takapau, who won an easy 1st place.

Above right: 2nd place went to the “Highlights”, three accomplished young singers who should go far.

Below: A line up of contestants on stage with Neville Madden who compered the show.

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If it looks like a NEWS PHOTO don’t delay – ring PHOTO NEWS right away

Above left: Mary Gray of Hastings, dressed for part, sang “My Curly Headed Baby”.

Above: Dianne Aitchison accompanied herself on guitar during her item.

Left: “The Rosebuds” were well received after their item.

Below: “The Alphabets” had the A.B.C’s of their item off to a T.

Bottom left: Maria Dallas was so taken by Estha Kershaw, she asked the photographer to take a picture of them together.

Bottom centre: When autograph signing came around, this young man was all too willing to allow Maria to use his knee as a writing table.

Bottom right: The judges, Jossie McKay and Buddy Collins, are joined on stage by organizer, Bernie Meredith.

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Wedding Bells

ANNAND – CARTER:
At St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Waipawa; Evelyn, daughter of Mr & Mrs J. Carter of Waipawa, was married to Clive, son of Mr & Mrs J. Annand, of Otane, on the 15th October.
WENDY STUDIOS WAIPUKURAU.

GRANGER – CLAREBURT.
Glenys Edith, only daughter of Mr & Mrs R.L. Clareburt of Marewa, Napier, was married to Alan Charles, younger son of Mrs L.M. and the late Mr Walter Granger of Dover Heights, Sydney, in St. Patrick’s Church, Napier.
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BRADY – ROSE.
Married recently at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Waipawa, was Catherine Anne, daughter of Mr & Mrs J.G. Rose of Waipawa, to Patrick William, son of Mr & Mrs W. P. Brady of London, England.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU.

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Wedding Bells

LYALL – MARSHALL
At St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wairoa, Lynn, daughter of Mr & Mrs R. Marshall, of Wairoa, married Francis, son of Mr & Mrs B.G. Lyall, of Ardkeen, on the 5th November.

BRYSON – BOYD.

Yvonne, daughter of Mr D.W. Boyd, of Wairoa, was recently married to Robert, son of Mr & Mrs F. Bryson of Patutahi, Gisborne, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wairoa.

Mr & Mrs R.P. Jackson, who were married at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on October 22nd, are seen cutting the cake. Mrs Jackson was the former Patricia Anne, daughter of Mr & Mrs J. Lloyd, of Wairoa.

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SOCIAL NOTES

Recently Engaged. Correen, daughter of Mr & Mrs J.H. Lock of Napier, to Tom, only son of Mrs and the late Mr T. Jacobs of Huntly.
A.W.COLLEY, NAPIER.

Miss Rella des Landes, celebrated her 21st birthday in the Old Folks Association Hall, Napier, recently.
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At her home on the 8th October, Heather Ivy May, who is seen with her parents Mr & Mrs E. H. Atkinson, celebrating her 21st birthday at Wilder Settlement, Waipukurau.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU.

Gail, only daughter of Mr & Mrs G. Amner of Hastings, celebrated her 21st at the Cabaret Cabana, Awatoto, and is pictured here with her parents and fiance.
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

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HAPPINESS AT ANY AGE

This is what well known Woman’s Hour Broadcaster with the National Station, Laurie Swindell, proved in a recent documentary which was featured around the subject of Happiness. She interviewed Kindergarten children to begin with, ending up with 98 year olds.

Left: Is Laurie Swindell interviewing children at the Marewa Kindergarten.

These could be the youngest personalities to speak over the air – and they enjoyed every minute of it.

UNUSUAL BIBLE PRESENTED

Bon Marche, Napier, was the scene of much activity recently. It was all to do with a project organised by The Seventh-day Adventist Church in conjunction with this year’s collection for the British & Foreign Bible Society, whereby the citizens of Napier could write by hand an extract from the Gospel according to St. Mark, sign their name to it, and when the gospel was completely written it would be presented to the Public Library in Napier.

Right: Mrs Pauling of Napier is seen writing her portion. She helped to handwrite the New Testament, at South Dunedin Baptist Sunday School, in her early teens.

IN PREPARATION OF SUMMER

After hours of laborious scraping and cleaning, a group of “Fathers” who volunteered to paint the Napier Central School Baths were on the last lap of their job – preparing the pool for the summer which is now upon us.

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“THE HAND”

A new Group For Hawkes Bay

“The Hand”, a band which caters for the “in” group, is rapidly playing its way to the top in Hawke’s Bay. The five members of the group started together in June of this year, and so far have played at various places in Hawke’s Bay, including twice in Taupo. During the Christmas season, this No. 1 beat group will be playing continually in and around the ‘Bay. The boys are from left: Alf Flemwell, lead guitar, Ray Fidler, vocalist, Alan Sargisson, bass guitar, Simon Heath, rhythm guitar and Geoff Bainbridge, drums.

Married

Left:
MALYON – HAZELWOOD.
At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Havelock North, Geraldine,youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.A. Hazelwood, of Twyford, Hastings, was married to John Frederick, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Malyon, of Hamilton.

Right:
OLSEN – HEADFORD.
At St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Hastings, Carol Marion Headford of Auckland, married William Bruce, twin son of Mr and Mrs W.M. Olsen, of Hastings.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

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TAIHAPE RD VINTAGE CAR RALLY

A few of the entrants in the 1966, Gentle Annie Safari organised by the H. B. Branch of the N.Z. Veteran Car Club. The entrants drove from Hastings to Taihape via the Gentle Annie, then to Palmerston North and back to Hastings, during the weekend of the 22nd October.

Above: 1923 Austin 12/4 owned by Miss Margaret MacCallum.

Left: Another 1923 Austin 12/4 owned by Mr Alan Loudoun, with Mr Des Hunter.

Below: 1931 Aston Martin, driven by Mr Ken Wright, with his wife. Both of Wanganui.

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MAORI CONCERT PARTY

The Kia Ngawari Maori Company of Hastings recently performed before a huge audience in the Municipal Theatre. Among the many prominent guests were the American Ambassador, Herbert B. Powell, and his wife. The proceeds from the concert were donated to the building fund for the Fantasyland “Castlebridge”.

Above: Female members of the cast assembling on stage for the mass demonstration of the Poi.

Below left: Ruamoko – the men’s Haka.

Below right: Scale model of the “Castlebridge” which was displayed in the foyer of the theatre.

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Coming of Age

Buffalo Hall, Hastings, was the venue for the 21st birthday of Jennifer and Peter, twin daughter and son of Mr & Mrs A.E. Boyce of Hastings.
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Christina, daughter of Mr & Mrs R.J. Erickson, is being presented with a key, at her 21st celebrations, held in the Meeanee Memorial Hall, Meeanee
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

Seen with his parents, Mr & Mrs H.A. Martin, his brother, Terry and sister Beverley (Mrs. Hunt) is Barry, who celebrated his 21st birthday in the Ex Navalmen’s Hall, Onekawa.
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

Barry, son of Mr & Mrs B. Foley, of Greenmeadows, celebrated his coming of age at his home in Greenmeadows.
BATCHELOR’S NAPIER.

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HENRY HILL SCHOOL GALA

Children, parents and friends all enjoyed the activities set aside on 15th October, when Henry Hill School held a Gala Day. For all, there were decorated bikes, trikes and prams to look at, fishing for bottles of “pop”, darts, the pipe band and a score of other things.

Left: Geoffrey Newton, who won 1st prize with his decorated bike.

Below: 1st prize for the decorated trike went to Christopher Newcomb.

Above: Garth Bolton tries his luck at throwing darts.

Right: Mr Smidt, P.T.A. Association, ran a fishing competition for the children. They had to catch a bottle of Fanta from a collapsible pool.

Below left: This little fellow looked a mite bored with everything.

Below centre: An easy way to transport the younger members of the family.

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The school pupils had a marvellous time while Mums, Dads and pre-school brothers and sisters looked on.

Left: Any little girl would be proud of this decorated pram owned by Karen Wheby.

Above: Paper! Peter Wilson seated on his decorated bike would have had a “ripping” time removing all the paper from himself and his bike. He entered as the Newspaper Boy.

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BIG SPRING CLEAN

Yet another successful Jaycee project – a mighty City spring-clean. They operated a town clean-up in conjunction with the Napier City Council on Saturdays 15th and 29th October. Rubbish collected from householders by Jaycees was taken to the Taradale Dump, where a full-scale sorting team was at work, sorting out scrap which was sellable and sold it to scrap merchants to aid Jaycee funds for future community projects.

CINE SOCIETY’S 14TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The 14th Annual Conference of the N.Z. Federation Amateur Cine Society was held in Napier on the 22nd and 23rd of October.

Above: About 150 people from all parts of N.Z. attended and are pictured outside the Sound Shell, Marine Parade, Napier. Their itinerary included a visit to see the Dolphins, Kiwi, and Hastings Fruit Growing areas, as well as being shown five of the best amateur movies.

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PUPILS FROM MARY RICHMOND KINDERGARTEN

It is quite unusual to have a group photograph taken of Kindergarten children, but recently the pupils at Mary Richmond Kindergarten had their photos taken. From left, back row: Miss MacDonald, Fay Nicholas, Glen Hawthorn, Gregory Allen, Mark Hill, Donna-Marie Bichaut, Gabriella Arnott, Annette Hagen, Jacqueline Hurst, Graeme Lloyd, Fiona Dick, Martin Crook, Miss Higgs, and second back row from left: Stewart Hughes, Victor Hills, Brett Ginders, Colleen O’Shaughnessy, Glen Mardon, Leigh Morris, Gerald Spring, David Fly, Fiona Proctor, Martin Conway, Wayne Zoulam, and 3rd (kneeling) from left: Bruce Laurent, Colin Gebes, Lisa Smith, Karina Kwai, Janet West, Dean Bowater, Lynsey Wraith, Christopher Dale, Tracy Wishnowsky, and front row from left; Victor Karauria, Sheryl McKenzie, Donna O’Leary, Yvonne Jenkins, Brett Chapman, Janine Rowell, Mark Pedersen and Michael de Lautoun

This scene is from the Kiwi Hills on the Napier-Taupo Road, looking back to Titiokuru [Titiokura].

In the distance you will just see the Titiokuru [Titiokura] Road, where there is extensive deviation work going on at present. Napier is directly behind the hills.

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HAWKE’S BAY 1966 RUGBY REPRESENTATIVES

Back Row: M.A. Waldin, D.B. Smith, M. G. Duncan, I.R. Bishop, A. Meech, and Middle row: L.W. Cooper, G.A. Condon, D.E. Snow, D. Kirkpatrick, A.N. Dick, K.K. Crawford, G.A.L. Stone, and Sitting: A.M. Loughlin, I.R. MacRae, W.S. Bramwell (Chairman H.B.R.U.), K.R. Tremain, (Captain), C.M. LeQuesne (Selector), T.W. Johnson, I. Hay (Masseur), N.W. Thimbleby, W.L. Davis. Sitting on Floor: H.J. Paewai and J.W. Nuku. Absent: G.R. Watts.
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SENIOR CITIZEN

For this issue, is Miss Ellen Anderson who is 76 years old. Born in Staffordshire, England, in 1890, coming to N.Z. in 1929, where she worked in a Hospital in Palmerston North. Later Miss Anderson moved to Levin, and then to France House Boys’ Home at Eskdale as a cook. Miss Anderson remained at France House from 1935 to 1950; since then the Old Boys have held several reunions for her. She is pictured at Resthaven, where she has been for 7 1/2 years. The cat which Miss Anderson is nursing is called Smoky, and belonged to a member of the staff who died. Smoky has been adopted by Miss Anderson, and the two are firm friends. ‘

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COMING OF AGE

Recently at the Excelsior Hall, Dannevirke, Colin, son of Mrs V. and the late Mr S. Morrison, celebrated his twenty-first birthday. Colin is pictured here with his mother on the right, and Judy Vowell on the left.

An exhibit from the Hastings Horticultural Society’s Rose and Sweetpea show, held on Sunday the 13th November. It was the Greater Hastings Rose, raised by the late Dr. Francis.

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BAND OF THE MONTH

The Len Whittle Combo, which was formed in 1965, and is the resident band at the Top Hat Ballroom, is this month’s Swinging Band. This band has backed many big N.Z. artists such as Ray Columbus, Alison Durban [Durbin], Sandy Edmonds, The Chicks, De Vons, and Mike Perganik. Below are the members of the band, from left: Rudi Petersen, Bass Guitar, Born 1942, likes Money, dislikes None, Len Whittle, Leader, Organ & Piano, Born 1946, likes Steak, dislikes Winter, Johnny Banks, Drums, Born 1948, likes Rave, dislikes Cabbage, Dick Roberts, Vocalist, Born 1949, likes Feedback & L.P’s. dislikes Time, Gordon Wong, Guitar, Born 1947, likes Socks dislikes Roman sandals, and Jon Stayt, Alto & Baritone Sax, Born 1947, likes Curried Rice, dislikes Riding on Buses. That is all the information we have, but I’m sure if you want any more the boys will be all too pleased to give it you.

Wedding Bells

PIPER – CANNARD.
Recently, in South Yarra, Melbourne, Ronda Pearl, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Cannard, Melbourne, was married to Noel Roderick, only son of Mr and Mrs H. W. Piper of Hastings.
Elite Studios, Melbourne.

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DAD’S MORNING OUT

…at the Carlyle Street Kindergarten. Dads turned up with bashful modesty, young fry in tow, clasping the paternal hand with tenacious determination. The object of the exercise was to show the dads how things worked, but, predictably, juniors and young ladies demanded some more time “doing” than watching, as juniors and young ladies demanded some dad-power on the swings etc:

Right: “Oh! What a luverly mess!” – Peter Snr and Peter Avison.

Below right: : Peter Jnr. proves that it was just that.

Herald Tribune photographer Ferguson Fraser gets himself an “Oh! Isn’t that cute” tableau. Supervising the goo distribution is Miss B. Mitchell, director of the Kindergarten. Subjects are Peter Sutherland and Dad.

A hard morning’s work for dads! (Waiting for pony rides.)

Pamela coerces dad, Colin Reading, in supplying a spot of the old heave-ho.

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As a reward for their attendance, the visitors were treated to tea and goodies by the Kindergarten mothers’ committee.

Above: Four-year-old high basins and mirrors are essential pieces of equipment – Pamela Reading is seen cleaning up.

Right: Sherrise Spiller is dadless but game.

Far right: “Hi there pardner”. . Jerry Moore and protector T.W. Moore.

Below: “Now where does the darn thing fit?” – ponders Cherle Evans.

A view of the Kindergarten – the curious railswinger (or fence-swinger if you prefer) is a Hanger Clinton by name.

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GROUP FROM MAREWA PLAY CENTRE

It is unusual to take photos of pre-school children, but even more unusual is a group of pre-kindergarten children. These kiddies range from 2 1/2 years to 5 years. Back row: John Stevens, Duncan Styles, Tim Simpson, Philip Chetwin, Mark Croskery, Duncan McCallum, Philip Wentworth, Alan Muir, Blair Palmer, and Middle Row: Claire Simpson, Philip Mulholland, Caron Mulholland, Nicole Watson, Marie Chestnut, Francis McKenzie, Jane Greentree, Sally Woofindin and Front Row: Rachael Brebner, Kerrie Thornton, Philipa Styles, Elizabeth Binns, Bruce Coyle, Mark Mountcastle, Nicholas Palmer, Manda Sandford, and James Barham.

A “SMASHING” TIME

On October 1st, the Napier South Scouts had a Piano Smashing Competition, to raise funds for an impending trip to Fiji for 22 Scouts. A most destructive piece of fun, but the piano was attacked in all seriousness, when the time-keeper put his watch on the boys, who were: Chris Angove, Barry Short, Graeme Smith, Larry Crabtree, Mark Vaughan and Phillip Wilson. The boys had to smash the piano into bits small enough to be put through a hole 6″ in diameter – they performed their feat in 13 minutes 4 seconds.

Below: The team at the ready.

Below right: The unsuspecting piano, awaiting its fate.

Bottom left: Too flat out to even give the cameraman a wink. Bottom right: Doesn’t seem possible, does it!

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MARIST FOOTBALL CLUB HAD A “BALL”

They did too.

Right: Mrs Ian MacRae and Paul Hankins were caught in this comical pose during the Ball.

Below: Enjoying themselves, were Helen Tabister and Bill Sindem.

Left: Leslie Veal and Philip Beck no doubt had a good time.

Below: Also at the ball were John O’Donnells and Anne O’Connor, who were sharing a mighty funny joke at the time.

Bottom left: Happy group, from left: Colleen Atkinson, Philip Mahoney, Hillary Burgess, and Richard Anderson.

Bottom right: The two “Mikes” seem to be two more joke-enjoyers. Mike Madden and Mike O’Mailey.

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TOP HAT’S 5th BIRTHDAY

On 29th October, the Top Hat Ballroom held its 5th birthday. As always the “Hat” was packed to capacity. This night the “with it” crowd celebrated the occasion with non-stop dancing, items from well known guest artists and a piece of the delicious birthday cake.

Right: Bernie Meredith and John Patison organise the mighty cake on a table.

Maria Dallas, brandishing a knife, receives a kiss from a member of the audience before cutting the Birthday Cake.

Right: Napier’s Yolande Gibson entertains an attentive audience.

The audience crane their necks to get a glimpse of Josie McKay giving an item.

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CLIVE BOARDING CATTERY AND CHILDREN’S ZOO

Now that summer is almost with us, picnics at the local rivers and beaches will be on the weekend agenda. Another ideal outing for a summer’s weekend, or any weekend, is to the Children’s Zoo and Boarding Cattery at Clive – here there is fun and interest for all ages. The younger generation will take delight in the birds, cats, baby deer, ponies etc. The Zoo is situated in a beautiful setting of trees, little creeks and individual “homes” for the animals, all depicting Nursery Rhymes.

Right: Mr Durney with his two children, Caroline and Robert, take a ride in the cart, pulled by pony, Pokey. Visitors are given rides in the cart around the Zoo.

Lower right: This Green Amazon Parrot called Timmy is 45 years old and has quite an extensive vocabulary. Anne MacConnell and Grant Nelson are really having a heart to heart talk with Timmy.

Below left: Lofty Llama has spotted Peter Hebdern. What a marvellous asset Lofty’s neck is, he wouldn’t develop a crik with turning his head too far, that’s for sure.

Below centre: This fine specimen is called “Cocky”, he is a 90 year old Cockatoo. He also has a wide range of sayings and loves mimicking all who speak to him.

Below right: Grant Nelson has made a new friend, with 2 year old “Flopsy”, the adorable white rabbit. Flopsy, who has very reddy-pink eyes, is the pet of most children who visit the Zoo.

Bottom centre: “Bamby” [Bambi] , the 8 month old deer, is just going to, or has just been fed by Caroline Durbey, while David Hepdern watched on.

“Hmmmm! What’s all this camera clicking lurk! Appears to be what one of the Three Billy Goats Gruff is saying.

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“Jasper” the 6 day old foal seems to be the topic of conversation between his mother, a thoroughbred horse, and Lofty Llama. Jasper’s father is an Arab Stallion.

Above right: Weremui the Wallaby looks perfectly happy in these surroundings.

Right: The cuddly Guinea Pigs decided it was too cold to venture outside.

Below: No explanation needed as to whose home this is – the occupants must have been out.

Below right: Elegant abode for elegant Siamese cats.

Mr Durney has gone to a lot of trouble to make the Zoo a real showplace, where animals of all descriptions live, play and perform quite happily.

Far left: Is “Hawkeye”, the tame Magpie. In the next three pictures you will note that “Hawkeye” was not content to sit on his post and watch Puss eat his lunch. After many annoying pecks, Puss had had enough, even lunch wouldn’t tempt him to stay with that pesky little bird.

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Left: Well known Fairy Story character, “Goosey Gander”, and Co.

Above: “Peter Rabbit”, with his white companion, enjoying lunch.

Below: “Mary’s Little (Big) Lamb”.

Below left: This delightful home belongs to “Goosey Gander”.

Below centre left: The “Chinese Silky Bantams” at Clive Zoo intrigue the children greatly.

Bottom left: View of the Boarding Cattery establishment and the bird houses.

Bottom right: “Flopsy” the white rabbit is really in the limelight, surrounded by Raewyn Nelson, Anne MacConnell, Grant Nelson and Mairi MacConnell.

If it looks like a NEWS PHOTO don’t delay – ring PHOTO NEWS right away

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N.Z. TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

ROAD SAFETY
Should Father Christmas call at your home leaving your child a bicycle, please teach that child how to ride before turning he or she loose on the open road.

Teach your children around the house, on the lawn. The dents will then be in the lawn, not on your child.

Rules to remember
1. Don’t permit cycling too young.
2. Make sure the cycle is safe and not too big.
3. Mounting and dismounting should always be done from the left hand side of the cycle.
4. Can they signal while cycling?
5. Most important: Do they always look behind before turning?

Make an obstacle course with wooden blocks 3″ x 2″ x 4″, place them 5′ apart and teach the child concerned to cycle in and out the blocks. This teaches cycle control – try it yourself!

Try Your Knowledge
What speed must you pass a stationary school bus picking up or letting pupils off?

Answer to quiz on page 64.

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LABOUR DAY SPORTS

A clear sunny day dawned the day of the Labour Day sports which were held at Farndon Park, Clive. Those attending the sports made the most of the sun, and one witnessed numerous families lunching under surrounding trees. Sir Walter Nash, who was also present, presented the prizes for the many competitions held.

Left: Sir Walter Nash presents Roger Bongard of Hastings with the Thompson Cup for 2nd place in the Marathon Race.

Above: The Sam Dockery Memorial Cup being presented to Terry Manners of Hastings by Sir Walter. Terry was winner of the Marathon.

Left: Mrs C. Wallace receives a Life Membership from Sir Walter.

Below: Sir Walter Nash is pictured with the largest family present — winners of the competition. They are, from left: David 18, Mrs Bicknell, Barbara 15, (Sir Walter) Dianne. Dianne and Barbara are twins, Bernice 14, at back. Front row: Lynda 9, Peter 4, Murray 8, Wayne 11, and Mr J.R. Bicknell, all of Napier.

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There was fun for all ages, even on the Merry-Go-Round, and in most cases there was a “Dad or Mum” waiting at the end of the ride to lift their respective children down – like this “Dad” top right.

Below left: We wondered what had amused this little tot.

Below centre: Yet another attraction at the Sports.

Right: 84 year old Sir Walter Nash poses with 4 year old Peter Bicknell.

Bottom: A crowd gathered to listen to Sir Walter speak.

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MOTORING WITH ROBBIE

Fitting Wing Mirrors

1. Select a point about one-third of the way back along the mudguard. Get someone to hold the mirror there while you sit in the driving seat to make sure you can see the mirror without having to crane past a windscreen pillar.

2. When you have selected the spot, centrepunch it and use a good sharp punch to make a deep impression, otherwise the drill might run out of the centrepunch mark and cut a groove in the paint work.

3. Drill a quarter-inch hole or smaller but don’t try to use a drill the full size of the hole needed because it will almost certainly run off the centrepunch mark. Remember that the mudguard is not very thick.

4. Next put a larger drill through the pilot hole. As the metal is so thin it is most unlikely that a truly round hole will result so for this reason the large drill should be at least a sixteenth of an inch smaller in diameter than the final size.

5. File the hole to a perfect roundness and check with the mirror stem at frequent intervals. Don’t use a file so large that it will stick in the hole, and hold it at an angle to the surface while you’re filing. Don’t be in too big a hurry or the file may pull right out and scratch the paint.

6. Paint the metal edges of the hole or treat with an anti-rust compound before applying the paint.

7. If the mirrors are of the flyback type, fill the plastic cups with thick grease before the final assembly. This will prevent any seepage of rainwater in service and also help the flyback action.

8. Make sure you have the washers in the correct order – the rubber washer on top of the mudguard and the plain one underneath. An extra rubber one between the plain type and the mudguard metal is a good idea. Set the arms at right angles to the centre line of the car and tighten up.

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS – THE EDITOR WILL BE PLEASED TO HEAR FROM YOU AT ANY TIME – IF THERE IS SOMETHING “COMING UP” CONTACT US!

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AROUND ‘N ABOUT WAIROA

Opening of Yacht Club

Right: Mrs Alan Powell, assisted by Miss Hamilton, prepare their craft for the opening day of the Wairoa Yacht Club.

Below: Yachts mill round for the start of the first race of the new season.

TV Translator for Rakaiwa Peak

Equipment for the new T.V. Translator is loaded onto the tractors at the end of Ruakituri Road.

Below: Getting well underway with the job of preparing the foundations for the foundation unit, are King Carroll, John Winiata, Joe Baker and Joe Grant.

A smouldering mattress resulted in the Wairoa Fire Brigade being called to the residence of Mr Butler Thompson, in Ruataniwha Road. Fortunately there was no serious damage caused.

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PHOTO NEWS Sunshine Girl Contest
WINNER WILL RECEIVE
An Air Ticket from H.B. to any N.A.C. Centre in N.Z.
£20 Cash from Photo News
PLUS AN EXCITING NEW SLIMLINE G.E.C. ALL BAND TRANSISTOR RADIO – FROM
DUCKWORTHS OF NAPIER…

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
SEND A 3 x 4 GLOSSY BLACK AND WHITE PRINT:
to Photo News, Box 685, NAPIER.

The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence entered into.
Photo News reserves the right to publish any, or all, Photographs submitted.
Closes March 12, 1967.

BEST COLOUR SHOT
When sending in your Sunshine Girl Contest photo, send along a 2¼ square colour transparency, (Ektachrome X) – you could win: £15.0.0. worth of goods, from:
Goldmans Pharmacy
In this special colour section – If published on cover of Photo News, you will receive £5.0.0. as well as the above prize.
YOU COULD WIN BOTH SECTIONS.

Plus – Place getters will receive Consolation Prizes to approximate value of: 2nd £30, 3rd £20, 4th £15, 5th £10 and 6th £5 FROM –
THE ITEMS, KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE FIRMS LISTED BELOW.

MARJORY HARRIS GIFT SHOP.   SPECIAL………..ZIP Three-Compartment Food Warmer… £18.0.0

LOVELL-SMITH,
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Sitting and coloured enlargement to the value of £6.10.0.

McARAS LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Voucher to the value of £5.0.0.

JACK REIZER, Jeweller, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Jewellery to the va1ue of £5.5.0.

BON MARCHE, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Garments to the value of £5.5.0.

McCONNELLS PHOTO SERVICES, Dickens Street, NAPIER.
Goods to the value of £5.0.0.

SHOE FASHIONS LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Shoes to the value of £5.0.0.

BEST & CO., Dalton Street, NAPIER.
½ dozen Pottery Coffee Mugs to the value of £3.17.0

REMBRANDT BEAUTY SALON, Kennedy Road, NAPIER.
Cold Wave to the value of £3.15.0.

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RAY HUTCHISON LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Small furnishing to the value of £3.3.0.

FINES LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Ladies’wear to the value of £3.3.0.

JANS BEAUTY SALON, Dalton Street, NAPIER.
Re-style – Permanent wave to value of £3.3.0.

STORTFORD LODGE HOTEL, STORTFORD, HASTINGS.
Dinner for two. £2.15.0.

ROSSER & COLES LTD., Jewellers, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Jewellery to the value of £3.0.0.

EARDISLEY HOTEL, HAVELOCK NORTH.
Dinner for Two.

RAMON BANKS SALON, Heretaunga St. HASTINGS.
Hairstyling to the value of £3.3.0.

SABA FASHIONS, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Voucher to the value of £3.3.0.

JAMES BANQUET LOUNGE, Dickens Street, NAPIER.
Dinner for four (complete menu).

RUSSELL ORR LTD., Box 181, Karamu Road, HASTINGS.
Free sitting and 8 x 1O print to value of £2.2.0.

F.W. JENKIN & SON, Jeweller, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
To the value of £2.2.0.

MAYFAIR HOTEL, Karamu Road, HASTINGS.
Dinner for two.

DENTON-WYATT LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Book to the value of £1.10.0.

FOSTER-BROOKS, Booksellers, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Book voucher to the value of £1.10.0.

HAND BAG HOUSE, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Gloves and stockings to the value of £1.10.0.

MARSDENS, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Fountain Pen to the value of £1.10.0

FRENCH GLOVE HOUSE, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Box of stockings to the value of £1.10.0.

MILADY FASHIONS, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Voucher to the value of £1.10.0.

GASSON PHOTOGRAPHY, Gloucester Street, TARADALE.
Free sitting and 10 x 8 enlargement, £1.7.6.

CORBETTS THE JEWELLER, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Jewellery to the Value of £1.1.0.

BATCHELORS CAMERA HOUSE, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS and Tennyson Street, NAPIER.
Photographic Services to the value of £2.2.0.

McCLURGS, Hastings Street, NAPIER.
Jewellery to the value of £2.2.0.

CRITERION HOTEL, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Dinner for two

SYD TAYLOR & CO. LTD., Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Lamp shade to the value of £2.0.0.

WHITE HERON, (Napiers most exclusive restaurant) Browning St., NAPIER.
Deluxe executive luncheon for two.

BISSELL ELECTRIC, Dickens Street, NAPIER.
Goods to the value of £2.0.0.

RUSSELL & SMITH LTD., (Your favourite record shop) Heretaunga St., HASTINGS.
Long Playing Record £1.19.6

R. F. WHITAKER LTD., Lower Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Book token to the value of £1.0.0.

ROBT. G. NEWELL LTD., Lower Emerson Street, NAPIER.
12″ L.P. Record £1.19.6.

BECKS PHARMACY LTD., Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Dana French Perfume or Yardley Cosmetics £1.0.0.

YET ANOTHER SPECIAL……
THE LA RONDE RESTAURANT PRIZE. – to the girl who receives the most votes each month:
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DON’T GET DOWN IN THE DUMPS

If you get bored, see nobody, talk to nobody, go out to the Taradale Dump! Why the Dump? Well everybody else goes there – at least that’s what it looks like on most Sundays.

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MAIN BODY ASSOCIATION DINNER

On the 15th October, the H.B. Main Body Association held its 18th Annual Dinner, for those H.B. men who were the first body to depart from N.Z. on the 16th October, 1914, for Egypt, then on to Gallipoli.

Above: The group who attended the dinner.

Below: Len Davis and Charlie Scott.

Right [Left]: 3rd Battery members, Graham MacConnell, George Swinerd, Tom Prossing, Len Davis.

Left: Bill Rogers, who is oldest member, at 86 years.

Centre: Another member, Jim Agnew.

Right: These two gentlemen are Jack Braithwaite and Eric Morgan.

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A DAY AT THE BEACH
With Members of the Westshore Surf Club

The Westshore Surf Life Saving Club’s season is now in full swing, commencing on the 16 October. Bathers can attend the beaches at Westshore, or any other part of H. B. with the knowledge that trained men and women such as these are in attendance to keep a watchful eye on those persons in difficulty, etc. The Westshore Club caters for many other beach-goers’ needs as well as saving their lives. They have a Lost Property Office for children as well, First Aid Post, and have recently incorporated a N.Z. standard Shark Alarm. The voluntary work of the members will make our summer even happier and worry free. Photo News visited the Surf Club at Westshore to gain an inside picture of their activities both “business and leisure” wise.

Below left: Club Chairman, Bob Pratt, in his capacity of “Day Officer”, is seen running the Red & Yellow Patrol flag up the Clubhouse flagpole, to indicate the Surf Patrol is on duty.

Right: Michael Carroll, a Club Foundation member, signs the daily attendance book on arrival at the clubhouse.

Below: Junior Member, Jamie Streeter, receives “Expired Air” Resuscitation from Chief Instructor Barrie Dennehy, while a group of Club Members look on during an instructional period.

Patrol Member, Angus Martin, making a Public Address announcement to swimmers, from the lookout tower.

Club Members taking Reel and Patrol equipment onto the beach, are, from left: Angus Martin, carrying new Shark Warning Disc, Mel Gudgeon, Jamie Streeter, and Patrick Guthrie.

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Right: Small children wandering alone down to the water’s edge are a constant worry; Patrol Members, David Rench and Jamie Street gather up two toddlers who had strayed.

Below: Not only little people cause worry, but older ones as well, people who leave litter such as this vicious collection of broken bottles collected the same morning as these pictures were taken.

Far left: As well as looking after the welfare of the swimmers, members must also keep their clubhouse ship-shape. Junior members Paul Kingston and John Guthrie were busy with their “housework” that day.

Left: Senior Club Member, Barrie Dennehy, administering First Aid to Mark Erickson. His cut foot was the result of broken glass on the beach.

Below left: Gary Frazer and Club Captain David Rench take a break from their duties on the beach to have a game of darts, one of the many sporting amenities in the Clubhouse.

Time for a “cuppa”. The boys gather in the cool spaciousness of the Club Recreation and Training Hall.

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HASTINGS ROSE GARDEN READY FOR OPENING

The Hastings Rose Garden, at Frimley Park, was to be opened during the weekend of the 12th and 13th. Unfortunately the weather was not the best, but the Garden is now all in readiness for the opening which will take place shortly.

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New Tavern at Tarawera

The new Tavern at Tarawera is going to be a great asset to the new road. This view shows the prefab temporary bar, on left and the new Tavern under construction. An attractive building all round, with large picture windows, modern style bar and luxurious interior appointments.

Winners of Juc’y, Lemon and Paeroa Competition

Mr & Mrs K.L. Walker of Hillary Crescent, Napier, were the winners of the recent Juc’y and Lemon & Paeroa Premiere Dealer competition. They won one of the eleven portable Ice Boxes which were given as prizes to retailers showing the largest percentage increase in Juc’y and Lemon & Paeroa sales over a given period. Presenting the prize is Mr Peter Robson, General Manager of Innes Tartan Limited.

These Fish Didn’t Get Away

Left: Well known ex-Napier man, Mr Les Fulton, who is now the Proprietor of the Mahia Beach Motels, is shown here with an excellent catch caught with a surf casting rod, at Mahia Beach.

Right: A catch which would make anyone’s mouth water. Fish also caught at Mahia Beach recently.

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REVUE SKATING CARNIVAL

On the 22nd October, the Revue Skating Club, Napier, held a very successful Skating Carnival; the contestants were judged by members of the public who were not conversant with skating, and judged on personal appeal only.

Entrants travelled from as far as Tokoroa, Palmerston North, Dannevirke and Waipukurau.

Right: Bill Heap, Revue Club, who won the Senior Men’s, is seen here doing figures.

Far right: Winner of Junior Women’s Figures event, Heather Sieverts of Palmerston North.

Below: Winners of Junior Dance, Robert and Annette Green of Napier.

Below right: Warming up, are, from left, Denise Edwards, N.Z. Jnr. Title holder of Tokoroa, Bill Heap, Napier, and Jocelyn Hewald of Dannevirke.

Bottom left: Queen of the Rink, was Melda Nicholaison of Dannevirke.

From left: Judges Shirley Hanley, Neville Madden, and Jenny Rossitor, pictured with Ray and Sue McLeod, Revue Coaches, were all presented with a bouquet from the Scott twins of Napier, (in front).

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Above: Entrants in the Queen of the Rink contest.

Left: Junior Speed winner – Leigh Cameron.

Right: His sister Kay is about to overtake a male opponent in the speed event.

Bottom left: Susan Jackson was winner of the Junior Free Skating event. Susan is from Napier.

Below: This little girl was a hopeful entrant.

Below right: This attractive pair were almost ready to swing into their dance sequence.

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MOTHERS COMBINE TO ENTERTAIN

Fun for all, when the Hastings Free Kindergarten Combined Mothers Club entertained with a bright sparkling musical show. Six clubs took part: Central, Camberley, Parkvale, Mayfair, Raureka and Mahora.

Right: The Raureka girls preparing the stage before going on.

Below: Mahora Club’s Grand Finale.

Back row: Nancie MacKenzie, Jean Chambers, Alva Love, Maureen List, Peggy Fox, Elsie Borsboon, Joyce McKenzie, Jenny Riddell, Anne Baker, Shirley Bateman.

Sitting in front: Bette Armstrong, Francis [Frances] Simmonds, Robyn Reid and Lorraine Rawcliffe.

Right below: Nancie MacKenzie, as “Don Jose”.

The Mayfair girls are getting into action with a little high kicking. [Below]

Above: Pianist for the night.

Right: Mrs Giorgi, the Mayoress, presented the six producers with gifts.

From left: Mrs Begley, Mrs Gowdy, Mrs Waddell, Mrs Draper, Mrs Giorgi, Mr Stringer, Mrs Hunt, and President of the Combined Mothers’ Club, Mrs B. Armstrong.

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CAMERA PATROL

Changing Shoreline

Readers will remember in our June 1966 issue an old photograph of the Gannet Sanctuary at Cape Kidnappers, and will have noted the extraordinary change which has taken place over the years. We asked if any reader had a photograph taken recently in the same spot, and if so to send it in and we would publish same with the original. A reader, Mr. B. McKenzie of Napier, sent in the photograph on the left, and below is the original. A close inspection will reveal the works of nature.

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So That’s Where Everyone Was!

Where was everyone during Labour Weekend???? Photo News found out after cruising for many hours around the cities of Hastings and Napier in search of Camera Patrol material, that everyone, yes everyone was at the Dolphin Pool on Marine Parade Napier. Not so bad a place to be either, with the Hawke’s Bay sun beating down on the gay frolicsome pool inhabitants.

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LIFE MEMBERS

One Life Member for this month is Jim Hepburn, who is seen here being presented with a Life Membership Badge, at the Marist Football Club Ball held recently in Napier, by Father Ward.

Mr Hepburn has been a member of the Marist Club since 1935, has played 3rd, 4th and Junior grade football, this being up until the war when he was away for three years.

Born in Gisborne and moving to Napier in 1932, Mr Hepburn has been coaching since 1946. A family man who has been busy with Rugby activities, Mr Hepburn still has time to take a great interest in one of his sons, who, though not a footballer, is in a H.B. Golf team. His other son is in Std. 1 at school, but may one day follow in his Dad’s footsteps.

Mr Hepburn is also a Napier Selector for Lower Grade football and has been working in this capacity for 10 or 11 years.

Cricket is also a keen summer sporting activity for Mr Hepburn.

Our other Life Member this month is Mr Jim O’Rourke, who was also presented with a Life Membership Badge by Father Ward at the Marist Football Club’s Ball.

Mr O’Rourke, who has played in all grades in the front row, was born in Napier, and has been a member of the Marist Club since 1933. Mr O’Rourke spent 4 1/2 years overseas during the war, but resumed his activities with the club on his return. He coached 3rd grade for three years, Club Captain for three seasons, and was Captain of 3rd, 4th, Junior and Senior Grade Teams.

Mr O’Rourke has no sons to follow in his footsteps, but if one of his daughters had a chance she would.

Mr O’Rourke works for T. & W. Young.

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1966 A. & P. SHOW

As in the past, the 1966 Hawke’s Bay A. & P. show which was held at Tomoana Showgrounds over the period 18th, 19th and 20th of October, was a great success, drawing as usual large crowds of farmers from all over the Bay, also those who attended on “Peoples Day”. This year’s Show offered a mass of interesting exhibits from the latest farm machinery, cars etc. to interest the men folk, down to the Cookery and Handiwork exhibitions which took the interest of the women. For the “young ‘uns” there were a host of things to do and see, including a miniature circus.

Left: Entered by Baillie Motors, is this fabulous “swept-up Vauxhall” going under the Royal name of “Viscount”, only a mere £1,950! I’ll take two!

The present increasing interest in Caravans was well catered for by large displays of every type, price and range of caravan.

Above left: Oh to have this Austin Healey Sprite Mk. 111 with a top speed of 110 m.p.h. parked in my carport!

Left: Michael Shilton aged 4, from Hastings, was caught feeding the lambs, with the assistance of Peter Price also of Hastings.

Below: Owing to the emptying of a large collapsible swimming pool it looked at one stage as if the N.Z.B.C. Mobile Studio was going to be marooned – complete with Keith Richardson.

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Above left: Two little Greenmeadows girls had a marvellous time on the Merry-Go-Round. They were Jillian and Janet Monrad.

Above: “Watch where you are sitting mate!” “Shereidan”, a Napier-born hypnotist sits on his subject, Graham McDonald, who, if it makes you feel better, is quite oblivious to what is going on. Graham is from Matamata.

Below: White Mice on their Ferris Wheel. They are part of the Mouse Circus.

Below left: The versatility of this tractor was well demonstrated.

The children found this enormous piece of machinery a great play thing, while adults studied its technicalities closely.

Right: Clinton Hanger of Napier ponders over the lie of the land from his lofty perch.

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A most picturesque scene.

Below: Cattle passing in the Grand Parade.

Below left: Wendy Frazer aged 7 of Hastings is not at all worried about riding Tania the 6-year-old, 58″ high baby elephant. Tania who belongs to the Miniature Circus, appeared on the Dean Martin Show on T.V. about a month ago.

Below centre: Whew! Made it.

Bottom right: Will he? We think he did, let’s hope so.

Bottom left: Takes one back to the “good ole days” doesn’t it?

A complete, book could have been printed solely on the Show, but we hope those who were unfortunately unable to attend the Show will get a little insight into the many exhibits on display.

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H.B. AND EAST COAST AERO CLUB BALL

On the 19th October those who attended the H.B. & East Coast Aero Club Ball were “flying high”, and enjoyed a terrific evening.

Above: Mr & Mrs George Norris.

Above right: Also there were Mr & Mrs. Les Nicholas.

Right: What a wow night! For Jimmy Frogley, Peter Rigger and Gary Martin,

Left: Bright smiles from Robert Jeffares, Winnie, Liz Fraser, and Peter Saggers.

Below left: Enjoying themselves are Christine Campbell, Peter Cowan, Pat LeBroome and John Messenger.

Below: This happy group is Andy Herbert, Elizabeth Lowe, Tessa who was Allan Nichols’ partner.

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Wedding Bells

RICHARDSON – FORD.
Recently, in Napier, Maree Rae, daughter of Mr & Mrs W. Ford, of Napier, married Michael Kaye, son of Mr & Mrs Richardson, of Napier.
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

RICH – SIMMONS.
At St. Patrick’s Church recently, Beverley, eldest daughter of. Mr & Mrs N.M. Simmons was married to Joseph Anthony (Tony), son of the late Mr P.E. Rich and Mrs J. Doody, of Christchurch.
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

MAY WE SUGGEST THAT YOU SEND A FRIEND A PHOTO NEWS. It is sure to be appreciated!

DALGLIESH – STEWART.
Christine, daughter of Mr & Mrs P. Stewart, of Taradale, married Peter, son of Mr W. and the late Mrs Dalgliesh of Whakatane, in Kingdom Hall, Wycliffe Street, Napier. The couple were attended by, from left: Mr J. Baker, Miss E. Churchfield, (Groom and Bride) Miss R. Stewart and Mr T. Leigh.
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

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Social News

WILSON – BENNETT
On 22nd October, at St. Augustine’s, Napier, Sonja Helen, only daughter of Mr & Mrs B.M. Bennett, of Napier, was married to David Arthur, only son of Mr & Mrs M. Wilson, Auckland. The bride’s head-dress and veil were made for her by a friend in U.S.A.
MacCONNELLS. NAPIER.

LEYLAND – WEBSTER.
Barbara Ann, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs M.J. Webster of “Braemore”, Havelock North, married Brian, youngest son of Mr & Mrs A.H. Leyland, of Lautoka, Fiji, in St. Columba’s presbyterian Church, Havelock North.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

On 1st October, Miss Maureen Foskin celebrated her 21st Birthday, at her home in Napier
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

RIDDELL – TILSON.
At St. Michael’s All Angels Church, Porangahau, Ngaire Anne, second daughter of Mr & Mrs K.K. Tilson of “Muritai”, Porangahau, was married to John, only son of Mr & Mrs J. Connor, of Liverpool, England.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

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50th ANNIVERSARY

The Onekawa Hotel was the venue for the 50th anniversary celebrations of A. Dykes & Sons, Motor Body Builders since 1916, when this business was founded by Mr A. Dykes Snr., it has come a long way from being originally a coach factory in the horse and cart era, gradually changing over the years with the coming of the car industry. The original business was carried on by Mr Dykes Snr’s two sons Mr A. and Mr J. Dykes, who in 1960 opened new premises in Hyderabad Road.

Above left: The old premises in Hastings Street.

Above right: Graham Flynn and partner, Jocelyn Dykes.

Below: In attendance were: Mr Robert Dykes, of Auckland, Watchmaker, Mrs Johnston, nee Isobel Dykes, Helen Dykes, Andrew and John Dykes.

James Johnson, Public Relations Officer for Napier, reading telegrams from well wishers.

Jenks [ ]ersen and Selwyn Rabbert; Mr Rabbert is the shop foreman.

Mr A. Dykes speaks to guests present at the celebrations.

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CHANGING FACE OF THE TAUPO-NAPIER ROAD

Mighty changes on the Taupo-Napier road are taking place at the moment. Here is a view down the new road, showing part of the old road winding into the distance, down to the old Stoney Creek bridge.

Below: Also part of the new deviation is this enormous culvert, believed to be the biggest in N.Z. It is 22 feet in diameter and 220 feet long, along the base. The culvert is about the size of a railway tunnel. It cuts the tortuous corner, which many motorists have said a silent prayer about, after leaving the Stoney Creek bridge going towards Taupo.

Also on the Napier-Taupo road are shots taken showing the effect of modern farming methods on the once unusable pumice plateau, between Rangitaiki and the foothills on the left, and the uncultivated ground on the right.

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TO CAPE REINGA AND BACK
BY CAR AND AN OXFORD CARAVAN
From FIRMAN’S SERVICE STATION NAPIER
By D. Hanger and Photographer B. MacConnell

Two issues back, the footnote to the Hanger-MacConnell caravan saga said, in bold black print: NEXT MONTH – OREWA. Followers of this story may be assured that our travellers did not, in fact, disappear off the face of the Cape Reinga-Napier Road. All that happened was that our narrator was so busy answering his fan mail (which basically consists of bank statements covered in pretty red figures), that he missed the deadline. Unfortunately we couldn’t fire him as this would have left his readers stranded somewhere between a small town (in which stood a denuded petrol pump) on the Pakaraka-Orewa highway. We now pick up the story on the approaches to Orewa.

Although two months have passed since I last sat at the typewriter to continue my story on our caravaning expedition, it is still Monday, in terms of our progress. It is very dark. It is very wet; since leaving the township where I had done battle with the petrol pump, the heavens had opened up, apparantly [apparently] determined to add still further to my misery. Continual visions of the inevitable return to Napier and its attendent meeting with Frank Firman, owner of the now yellow-striped caravan, did nothing to restore my mind to that state of happy holidaying which had existed before tearing a hole in the caravan.

Our eventual arrival at Orewa, ahead of Bruce who was now towing the caravan, was not exactly a happy event either. It was still raining, hard; a factor which caused misgivings when we found our way barred by what appeared to be a firmly secured chain. A call across the road to the camp manager’s house elicited the information that this had been placed in position to keep out the Auckland “surfies” who, we were told, were inclined to take over the place unless checked.

Having duly booked in, on the understanding that we would pick our own unoccupied site, we drove back across the road – a much drier method of getting from point “a” to point “b” than walking – unhooked the chain, drove through the gate, through a couple of minor lakes, and arrived at the camping site proper. “Well, Margaret.” I said, “we aren’t going to have any trouble sorting out which site we want.” This was the largest camping ground we had visited – it reportedly had some 45 power-point caravan plots. Too, across the vast expanse of very wet looking grass, there wasn’t a caravan or tent to be seen. We had the whole place to ourselves.

Have you ever been to a beach and, on arrival, found that you were the only ones there? Haven’t you then wondered, with fearful forebodings of disaster, why on earth no one else had chosen this spot? lt’s unlikely that such a situation would arise, unless it was midnight in the middle of a blizzard, but you will no doubt be able to picture such a horrifying sight. We immediately decided we would look elsewhere and find some human company – perhaps everyone but us knew that if it rained hard enough, this camp would become a boating marina.

Back out through the gates. Hook up the chain again. And off to greener pastures. Bruce still hadn’t arrived, and experience told us that we had plenty of time to explore the

Photo caption – A pint-sized replica of the family nest.

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rest of Orewa’s camping possibilities. Explore we did, but every camp we looked at, even though many of them were populated by other winter travellers, was far less inviting than the one we had just left. Obviously, Orewa had been the recipient of a very large gallonage of heavenly lubrication.

An examination of all the facts available showed that the Domain Camp had more to offer than anywhere else, not least of which was a high and dry tarsealed internal roading system. With that, we parked ourselves on the highway and waited with resigned patience for Bruce and Margaret M. to arrive.

Just when we were beginning to conclude that a search party was called for, the twin “mast head” lights of a caravan loomed up out of the downpour. Naturally, Bruce sailed right past without seeing us, but a quick manoeuvre placed us in front of the Peugeot, and like a pilot dolphin we guided our companions back to the gate-with-a-chain.

No sooner had we driven into the camp than “Hughie” put the plug back in the terrestial drain pipe, thus allowing us to inspect our temporary real estate in comfort. A tour of the cluster of very modern and expansive camp buildings immediately showed that here we had found the best and cleanest camp facilities to date. In the process we switched every switch in sight and soon had the immediate surroundings lit up like a mid-summer’s day. Actually, I felt like a truant school let loose on a deserted battleship (although it would probably be more appropriate to suggest spaceship, in this day and age). I felt that glorious sensation of doing something daring, something that I would not have been brave enough to do, if the camp had been full of people: switching on lights, turning taps on and off, testing the showers (and discovering a sixpence was necessary to prove that the hot-water tap was true to label), exploring the cook-house and the wash-house (which, rather remarkably, contained a washing machine), and generally acting like an F.B.I. Agent looking for clues.

Now that we had the benefit of a few thousand candle-power to light the way, Bruce manoeuvred the caravan alongside the tarsealed road, hooked up to the power, and we settled in for the night.

In the morning, the sun shone bright and clear, so off we went to view the breathtakingly beautiful Orewa Beach. It is seen best from a high point on the highway at the northern end of the beach. From here the viewer takes in the broad sweep of the bay with the extraordinarally width of gently sloping white sand backed by a multitudinous array of motels, cabins, beach houses, camps and parks. And further over to the west, across the main north highway, the clean and modern blocks of shops and business houses flank the spread of the township itself. Orewa is a delightful spot, summer or winter, and none who venture there will be disappointed. Like all delightful coastline recreational areas, which are within an hour or two’s drive of an over-populated city, Orewa becomes a seathing [seething] mass of people during summer weekends, all of them working furiously at the business of relaxing. It is that peace, only attainable in winter travel, which made up for all the trials and tribulations of our mid-winter tour.

At lunch time, we regretably headed south again. With our departure came the darkened skies and the realisation that once more we must fight our way through the snarling mobility of the so called “Queen City” (it is my opinion that it should be re-named the “Devil’s Catacombs”) which, because of its frenzied, stop-start, motorisation, could never be described as being Queenly. However, it appears Auckland does have its weak spot

Photo caption – From the new northern outlet from Taupo, travellers will miss the opportunity of detouring around the loop, road to view Huka Falls and rapids.

Photo caption – At Orewa we came across Mrs. J. Anderson of Takapau preparing breakfast the camp kitchen.

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and that’s 2.30 p.m. on a mid-winter Tuesday afternoon. The little man who sits up in his tower switching on and off the traffic lights, obviously had his glasses on us. We flowed through the city of red and green, which for us had become a city of green – perhaps it was because I had my sun-glasses on – with hardly a faulter [falter]. Before we knew it, we were Lording it along a practically deserted motorway. Bruce and Margaret M., who had relinquished the towing chore, branched off into the city to attend to some business. “See you at Rotorua later tonight.” At 11 o’clock the next morning . . . .

Rotorua was our objective, and we made it in grand style, arriving just in time to drop in unexpectedly on good old Mum.

“Hullo! Where have you come from?”

“Oh! We’ve just been on a Sunday drive, to Cape-Reinga.”

“Have you had tea?”

“No. Not yet. We were just on our way over to the camp to do battle with the camp kitchen, so don’t worry, we’ll be on our way,” said I, making steady progress towards the liquor cabinet, the open fire and TV. (I’d been watching a 9-inch portable for long enough to look upon this one as having all the attractions of a centrally heated Cinerama Theatre)”

After tea, a pleasant chat (on the Lions Tour, in the dining room, and in the kitchen, on the uselessness of men) and a promise to call again next year, we headed off back to the Rotorua Municiple Camp with its heated pools and tarsealed roads, to our caravan which we now had to ourselves – naturally, we had set it up before dropping in on the maternal provider “on our way to the camp kitchen”!

Once again, King Sole greated [greeted] us in the morning, but this time he stayed with us until our arrival back in Napier. While waiting for our errant partners, who once again been unavoidably delayed over the dimness of a high-priced, low-lit restaraunt dinner, theatre, and five-star hotel room (at least, those are the unkind thoughts which passed through my ruffled mind that morning). I, martyr-like, washed down the car and caravan, making very sure I was still hard at it when the revellers returned. Good naturedly, I refused to question Bruce on his late arrival. ln fact, I refused to talk to either of them for at least half-an-hour. I eventually pointed out that it was most thoughtless of them not to have telephoned a message through to the effect that they were delayed, without adding that they weren’t going to arrive all that night. After all, said I, I had gone to bed that night expecting them to barge in at any tick of the clock.

My tearful monologue was completely lost on Bruce, with the result that I gave up. With that we all piled into the car and set off to see and experience the sights of Rotorua. That evening, we drove to Taupo, staying overnight before tackling the Taupo Hills and Frank Firman.

I will not dwell on the home-coming, for our trip had been a very pleasant one and our arrival back in Napier meant a return to the humdrum of vacuum cleaning, stubbed toes and three-course meals for the girls; lawns, office and time-clock living for Bruce. and I. Suffice to record that the restoration of our possessions to their rightful places was nowhere near as exciting as our preparations had been. It had-been an eventful trip, and one which now causes enviable glances at Frank Firman’s ever changing Caravan Park every time I drive past, which unfortunately is about four times a day.

“Margaret. Let’s take out a caravan next weekend and spend couple of days at Waimaramara, or Clifton, or Ocean Beach or Waipataki,or …”

Photo caption – Idylic [Idyllic] setting at the Taupo Auto Park Camp: David Hanger unplugs from the power outlet.

Photo caption – A last meal at Taupo, in our soon to be abandoned mobile home.

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AROUND ‘N ABOUT WAIROA

A bulldozer with a fringe on top, admittedly a little different from the Surrey. It looks somewhat like a Mahout from ancient India. The bulldozer driver Ivan Northcote believes in protection from the elements whilst clearing ground at Mahia.

School Gala

Below: “Is that my number?”. Mr McKenzie sorts out the winner at the Hillneath School Gala Day.

Below left: Winner of the boys’ section for the best Guy Fawkes was David Taylor. Looks like the swingingist guy around.

Unbeknown to the pilot of this Caulair topdressing aircraft, Mr D. Cameron, the aircraft’s undercarriage was damaged. The sharp eyes of a Gisborne air control officer and the efforts of a local pilot, Mr W. Cookson, drew Cameron’s attention to the fact that something was amiss; he was able to make a beautiful landing on the left wheel of the plane and coasted to a stop with the right wing resting gently on the grass.

A recent visitor to Wairoa, Mr Berkhout of Wellington, drove his tri-wheel Messerschmitt over the 300 miles using under 4 1/2 gallons of petrol.

Answer to page 35.
10 m.p.h. past a school bus picking up or setting children down.

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NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL PREFECTS

The Napier Girls’ High School Prefects for 1966, were, Back row, from left: Margaret Hague, Elizabeth Hunt, Sandra Hing [King] , Karen Jacobsen, Judy Jeffares, Cheryl Girvan, and Centre row: from left, Merlene Hooper, Christine Treseder, Christine Stewart, Lorraine Kingi, Susan Parker, Phyllis Baker, Mary Harvey and Front row: from left, Jacqueline Hurst, Sally Harvey (Deputy Head), Geraldine Cook (Head Girl), Patricia Fitzwater (Games Captain), and Ruth Smale.
A. W. COLLEY. PHOTOGRAPHER. NAPIER.

COLENSO HIGH SCHOOL PREFECTS

The Colenso High School Prefects for 1966 were, back row: R. Lange, C. Young, J Snaddon, J. Mayo, R. McRae, S. Kaufter, and Centre: M. Cooper, A Greatbatch, M. Scott, A. Saunders, A. Crisp, G. Mathews, M. Colley, B. Jessop and Front: J. Rolls, D. Tankard, I. Wahlberg, M. Ferquhar, R. Parkinson (Head Prefect), J. Smyth (Head Prefect), L. Fitzgerald, L. Davidson and J. Millyn.
A. W. COLLEY. PHOTOGRAPHER. NAPIER.

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YOUR BIRTH STAR INFLUENCES
An Introduction to Astrology with the signs of the zodiac by “Lenah”

CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER

ARIES: – March 21st to April 19th
Partners may be over-wrought, inclined to be bossy, to impose. Make sure you have ironclad agreements. Settle things for your own benefit or later regret laxness. A dear one may try to drag you into a quarrel, not of your own making. Clarify your feelings. Travel is good. Faraway interests are under excellent auspices with unexpected results. A spell over Christmas – perhaps a loved one sick.

TAURUS: – April 20th to May 20th.
Re-investigate the actions of others especialLy children. There’s luck to those who have made friends and are on good terms with employers, authorities etc. Mercury gives you things quickly. Your intuition is good at this time. But a health upset, your own or other’s or temperament of associates could complicate the picture. This should pass. The year ends on a happy note. Some helpful person soothes, gives correct counsel.

GEMINI: – May 21st to June 21st.
Would be wise to restrain your own opinions and listen. But 6th-12th emphasizes strength of character. Those important to you can be impressed by a special attitude of courage on your part. All things concerning the opposite sex are stimulated strongly. Trips or visits even across town, will probably create romantic circumstances that astonish. There will be a decision that is difficult because it involves renouncing some prestige, on the altar of sentiment. Excitement and creative glory across the entire holiday season for you. Such energies can be expressed through happiness, with children, artistic achievement or merely riotous living and thrilling adventures.

CANCER: – June 22nd to Ju1y 22nd.
You could be out of temper this month! Therefore discount many things you feel and don’t let others see you when you are not at your best. Visits, journeys that are necessary for any economic or practical reason. Some will complete a course or gain from an examination. Might be disgusted with those nearby. You will be inclined to be harsh with the whims and ideas of others. Button your lips on words you know might wound. Let your partner lead in matters of the holidays or Christmas. Impressions you make on the public are best.

LEO: – July 23rd to August 23rd.
Good for travel, contacting far places, red tape, and legal questions, something you have studied in the past comes to your rescue. This is a good time for starting some classes as well as a gay holiday season. Much travel or visiting is likely. Try not to let this Xmas season drain you of strength. Family or friends could be in opposition to your plans or desires. It is necessary for you to recoup strength or resources, do so quietly. Interview for jobs.

VIRGO: – August 24th to September 23rd.
Venus the planet of diplomacy is assisting you with questions of property, residence, and family members who may be upset. You will be able to approach someone with the proper psychology. Don’t believe you can buy something such as love, affection or prestige. Save your money. Wisdom comes to your aid in the midst of other people’s crises. Wait and keep silent. There will be some problem or a strange event during the Christmas season. Obstacles to old plans can suddenly shift all your arrangements. Month’s end is fraught with problems in relation to residence, property and things belonging to others.

LIBRA: – September 24th to October 24th
A wonderful time for leadership! Your personality is spotlighted. Also your temper is higher than usual. Try not to let what others say or do become too important. Particularly exercise discretion and regard to their secrets. May run into a series of confusing situations and be tempted to tell somebody off. Don’t! Venus, the planet of Love, will heal many past rifts. Your new year actually begins this month, and you would be wise to promote a new project during Christmas season. Some will marry, others begin new careers.

SCORPIO: – October 25th to November 22nd.
It will be difficult to keep secrets, very few of your own private plans turn out as originally scheduled. Pay attention to budgeting, finances – especially to finishing something of great importance for 1967 – Some surprises that blast you out of complacency. Will be able to unravel the most intricate problems but this one may have to do with past miscalculated belief in another. Keep your eye on special objectives. Trips, visits are tempting, possibly filled with romance. Christmas could be a time of crisis or troubles for others that interfere in your plans.

SAGITTARIUS: – November 23rd to December 21st
Some popularity. Will forget duties. A secret anxiety may nag at your conscience. But friends seem to prevent you getting down to brass tacks. You will bluff your way through. Much practical effort will be necessary to accomplish something started or promised. Don’t overspend. Don’t neglect some property question that could come up. Put your mind on a more practical issue but you are not likely to heed this warning.

CAPRICORN: – December 22nd to January 19th
Will charm others. Quarrels with older peeple, or authorities could mar an otherwise excellent cycle. Try not to let obstacles stand in your way. Organise your time and complete things as quickly as possible. Make preparations for something about to dawn. This Xmas you could win someone over to your way of thinking. Entertainers or those who must meet the public are favoured. Don’t be too extravagant. The year ends on a secret bit of news that might be disquieting.

AQUARIUS: – January 20th to February 18th.
Some turmoil regarding partnership and secret affairs. Will be making many friends – don’t forget old ones. A good month for trips visiting and conferring with others brings more than just valuable information. Some climax which is secret of clandestine. The Xmas will be quiet and probably in some private way more satisfying. Keep everything on a tranquil and almost secret plane. Something is beginning in the life of friends which will demand decisions and possibly require you to take sides. Don’t express yourself.

PISCES: – February 19th to March 20th.
Try to hold your temper and enthusiasms at a controlled pitch. Some of you will be in the public eye, winning prizes, awards etc. Will rebuke someone or lead when you would prefer to follow. May be involved with friends to an extent that is foolish. It can be a strain on your health and it might mar the otherwise happy Christmas season. Your instinct and intuition come to your rescue and you will be able to get your thoughts across to a friend, to save the day for someone else. Will be restless, strife-ridden at times.

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[Back cover photo – A well preserved and attractively adorned 1915 Buick, owned by Des Hunter. The sweety sitting on the car is Miss Carol Oliver.]