Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1963 – Number 061 December

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PHOTO NEWS
HAWKE’S BAY’S OWN PICTORIAL PHOTO MAGAZINE
Vol. 6
No. 1
December 1963

Editor Philip Moore

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OUR COVER PICTURES

Front Cover. Mitzi, the popcorn seller, played by Adrianne Bangs in the latest Frivs. presentation, “Happy Daze”.

Back Cover. “What a mouth, what a mouth”, or a dentist’s nightmare, also appears to be a good place to dump one’s garbage. This hippo was scrounging for titbits at the Auckland Zoo recently, a fulltime job it is too, so next time you visit the Auckland Zoo don’t forget the hippo’s.

“THE CRUCIBLE” by Arthur Miller

A powerful dramatic play, based on fact and dealing with witchcraft, was recently presented by the Napier Repertory Players at their Little Theatre. Produced by John C. Thomas, the play is set during the 17th century in the United States, and deals primarily with the ability of one person to set off a chain reaction of fear and suspicion in small community which is aided and abetted by the ignorance of the church and those in authority. This kind of thing does happen today, hence the word McCarthyism.

Abigail (Jaque Thomas), who is behind the accusations of witchcraft in the village, points the finger at John Proctor’s (Bryan Johnson) wife, much to his horror and disbelief. As an underlying plot, Proctor has had an affair with Abigail which is known to Proctor‘s wife.

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THE CRUCIBLE

The Pastor’s daughter appears to be bewitched. Wide opinions are running in the Parish that the devil is among them.

“This woman must be hanged! Taken and hanged”, cries Putnam (Richard Heath) as Tituba (Ruth Carlson) confesses to the Rev. Hale (Neville Baker) and the Rev. Parris (Roy Peach).

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Hawke’s Bay’s three All Blacks, now touring with the team in Great Britain are pictured at their farewell in Napier recently with the suitcases which were presented by the H.B. Rugby Union. The players are, from left: Bill Davis, Ian McRae, and Kelvin Tremain.

The best wishes of the women who cater for the Union are conveyed by Mrs. A. M. McNamara to Ian.

Former All Black Laurie Brownlie of Hawke’s Bay wished the players a most enjoyable tour.

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WEDDING BELLS

ISAACSON – HARMAN. Shown after their wedding recently are Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Isaacson. The bride is Judith Margaret, eldest daughter or Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Harman, Waipawa, and the groom is eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Isaacson, “Te Ara”, Hastings. The party from left are: Lynden Isaacson, Susan Harman, groom and bride, Peggy Mills, Graeme Ryder, Sandra Osborne, Rex Langesen.

GITMANS – GIBSON. Shown after their wedding at St. Patrick‘s Church, Napier, recently, are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gitmans.The bride is Alison, daughter of Mr and Mrs. M. G. Gibson, Napier, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Gitmans, Havelock North. The party, from left is: Des Gibson, Rudy Gitmans, groom and bride, Pauline Gibson, Sheryn McLeay.
Photo by A. W. Colley

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SPRING SHOW

Members of the Patoka Country Womens’ Institute admire their display, which they entered at the A.& P. Show this year. The theme of the Institute bays was “The Mad Hatters Tea Party”.

Spring fashions graced the grounds of the Tomoana Showgrounds during people’s day. Pictured above are some attractive head gears. From left are Mrs. I. Gay (Waipukurau), Mrs. R. Thelwall (Hastings), Miss D. Gray (Waipawa), and Mrs. K. Thelwall (Waipawa).

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For the second year in succession, Mr. L. N. Hoggard’s Aberdeen Angus bull, Proctor of Westdrums, has won the coveted Meat and Wool Cup for beef cattle. Mr. Hoggard is pictured receiving the cup from M. J. Eaton, Agricultural Attache to the United Kingdom High Commissioner‘s Office.

The canine section of the grand parade marches past the official dais during people’s day at the 94th Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show.

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Sir Geofrey Peren (right), former Principal of Massey Agricultural College, presents the meat award cup to Mr. C. T. Jensen, Branksome Stud (Kiwitea), who won the award with his Southdown ewe. Below: The winner of the wool cup was the Rowbottom Estate (Otane), and the cup was received by the manager, Mr. M. J. McLaren.

His arms loaded with free advertising booklets, six-year-old Peter Hunt, Taradale, casts a “masterly” eye over a petrol engine in the trades section.

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Town children cluster into the seat of a giant tractor to get the feel of the wheel. They are, from left: Barry Barclay, Pamela Barclay, Alan Redman and Stephen Barclay, all from Napier.

The seller of handy kitchen gadgets finds a ready crowd;

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Hugh Thompson, Havelock North, winner of the Puissance jumping competition, takes the brick wall on his horse Cassidy, when the jump was at its highest mark at 5ft, 6ins.

W. Meech of Hastings takes a furtive look at the top layer of bricks when attempting the brick wall during the first jump in the Puissance event.

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The judges in this years Meat and Wool Cup event for the best beef animal are shown in the ring during the presentation of the Cup. They are, from right: Messrs. J. Wyllie (North: Canterbury), H. Holmes (Southland), I. D. Parsons (Waitotara), and W. R. Hewitt (Palmerston North).

Members of the Hastings Gymastic Club line up in front of the main stand in the arena to give a display of exercises with and without equipment.

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Brenda and Derek McCarthy, Hastings, are intrigued by the size of this pig plus handsome litter. Holding the children is their grandmother, Mrs. J. Dunham (left) and Mr. J. August. (right).

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Spectators line the main bull ring during the judging of the Meat and Wool Cup for beef animals. Below: One of the judges for this coveted award this year was Mr. H. Holmes, Southland, pictured appraising the virtues of this Aberdeen Angus calf. Holding the animal is David McGaffin, Elsthorpe.

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Snakes on short sticks were purchased by these two Hastings children, Susan and Jane Wills. Susan looks a little apprehensive about her buy though.

Litte 10-months-old Amanda Gay, Waipukurau, oblivious to the throb of activity surrounding her at the Show during peoples day.

Napier artist: Bob McLaughlan attracted large crowds every day at the Show with demonstrations of his talent.

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A Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay wood chopping event proved a popular event. The movie-camera man in our picture was covering the show for a Japanese television circuit.

As usual, the side-shows drew a large section of the crowd.

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ROVING CAMERA

The asparagus season is away to a good start again and many women throughout the province are employed in this back-breaking occupation. Pictured at top is Mr. D. Gough, Hastings, stooping to cut a tender plant. Below: Three pickers on Mr. W. R. Stead’s property at Longlands pack freshly picked asparagus at the end of a row.

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RECENT WEDDINGS

LENNOX – LEGG. Mr. and Mrs. James Bruce Lennox stand outside the Hastings Salvation Army Citadel with the bridal party, following their wedding recently. The bride is Audrey Phyllis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs C. L. Legg. Hastings. The bridegroom is the fourth son of Mrs. and the late Mr. D. N. Lennox, Otara, Auckland. Others in the group are, from left: Mr. W. Hopwood, Miss Lorraine Christofferson, Cala Chrisofferson, Miss Kathleen Legg and Mr. Duncan Lennox.

HARD – SEVERINSEN. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Robert Hard, pictured leaving St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church recently, following their marriage. The bride is Betty, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Severinsen, Takapau. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Hard, Bay View.

WILKINSON – GARDNER. Mr. and Mrs. David Andrew Wilkinson were the first couple to be married in the new St. James’s Anglican Church, Mahora, recently. The bride is Sally Jocelyn, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gardner, Hastings. The bridegroom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Wilkinson, Hastings.

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HAPPY DAZE

Mr Interlocutor, Jock Stevenson, with the four corner-men, who are Trevor Atkins, Trevor Dockary, Bob Ross and Vic Viggers.

Friv. time again, and once more the Napier Frivolity Minstrels have come up with another winner. This year’s Extravaganza goes under the name of “Happy Daze”, produced and written by Sid Henney, with Jock Stevenson producing the 66th Minstrel Show, which takes up the first half of the programme.

Circus Clowns: Don Stuart, Sylvia Kellond, Ron Willis and Janet Stevenson.

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Sheerluck Jones (Vic Viggers) and his associate Dr. Flotsum (Bob Ross) of the Neva-Sleep Investigating Agency, examine a point of interest of Zaza, the glamorous Eastern dancer (Jill O’Brien).

Popo the Puppet, played by Julienne Owen.

Jack Chrisp as Professor Hugo Popoff, the gallant Ringmaster of the Happidaze Circus.

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Circus Guys and Dolls from left: Annette McCutcheon, Murray Nattrass, Edwin Brown, Vicky Dunbar, Yvonne Skinner and front, Damaris McConnell.

“What‘s Cooking”, a tall story no doubt. Vic Viggers cooking up something for somebody.

A quartet of cuties: Annette McCutcheon, Julienne Owen, Damaris McConnell and Jill O‘Brien.

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TALL STORY

The tallest steel chimney in New Zealand was erected recently at the Hawke’s Bay Farmers Freezing Company works at Whakatu. The total height of the chimney is 120 feet. Top pictue: A view inside looking out as a workman checks the holding down bolt holes.

Below: Resting on a stack of timbers the engineer checks on the wire hawsers before the big lift. Left: Almost in place, the giant chimney is inched slowly into a vertical position dwarfing the obsolete one at left.

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The rigger on the job, Mr. A. Moon, motions the winch drivers to slacken off as the conical shaped bottom inches nearer the base ring. Top right: The lift took but seven minutes from the starting signal, and this shot was about the halfway mark.

Mr. C. Adams, boilermaker, Auckland, taps out one of the holes in the base ring. Right: In position, the culmination of months of planning and hard work.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Janice, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Troup, Hastings, is shown at her 21st and engagement, which was held at the Old Folks Hall, Hastings. She is shown here with her fiance, Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Tapper, Hastings.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Gloria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Boyd, Napier, recently celebrated her 21st birthday, and engagament to Mark, son of Canon and Mrs. N. Robertshawe, New Plymouth. The party was held at the Red Cross Hall, Napier.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Rick, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Collister, Napier, recently celebrated his 21st at the Masonic Hotel, Napier. He is shown here with his Grandfather, Mr. R. J. Collister, aged 91 years.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

The engagement was announced recently of Vicki, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Wallis, Napier to Robert, son of Mr. and. Mrs G. Bell, Hastings.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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Gary Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Greentree, Napier, recently celebrated his 21st at the Tech Gym., Napier. He is shown here with his parents and sister, Pamela.
Photo by Batchelors Studios.

DINNEEN – HUGHES. Shown after their wedding at St. Patricks‘ Church, Napier, recently, are Mr. and Mrs. Terence Phillip Dinneen. The bride was formerly “Dorothy May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hughes, Napier, and the groom is the son of Mr. J. and the late Mrs. Dinneen, “Pukemarama”, Sherenden. Future home of the couple is Puketiriri, Hawke’s Bay. The bridal party is, from left: Michael Dinneen, Janice Kyle, bride and groom, Carol Dinneen, Warwick Parkinson.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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ROVING CAMERA

Residents of Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne will be seeing new shapes in the sky in the future with the beginning of Whirlwide Aviation’s helicopter service, which is being brought into action to assist the farming community in spraying programmes, etc. The first finished model is pictured (above) near Fernhill, being lowered to the ground from the trailer after being assembled in Hastings and transported to the field for a test flight.

Mr P. Spencer, mechanic for Whirlwide Aviation assembles the rotor mechanism prior to the test flight of the first of the two helecopters.

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WESTSHORE LIFESAVING CLUB OFFICIALLY OPENED

In just over three years since its formation in 1959 the Westshore Surf Lifesaving Club has fulfilled its ambition of a fully equipped modern club-house which is debt free. It was a proud moment for the Club and its friends when, on Labour Day last month, the club-house was officially opened by Sir Leon Gotz, Minister of Internal Affairs. We would like to offer our congratulations to this club which does so much to keep Napier’s most popular beach safe.

The Minister and the Club President, Mr. B. M. Dennehy, beside one of the Club’s reels.

Sir Leon opens the Westshore season with the start of a surf race.

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THE WILLS SIX HOUR

The first long distance race for production saloon cars, the Wills Six Hour, was staged at Pukekohe recently, and proved an outstanding success, drawing a crowd of between 10,000 and 12,000 spectators.

The Hawke’s Bay entry Chrysler Valiant, entered by Tourist Motors, driven by NZ champion driver Angus Hyslop (at the wheel) and Dr. Dick Langley, finished 2nd on Index of Price – 5th overall.

Stacked up on the hairpin, the John Ward-Jack Richards Jaguar 3.8 leads the Shelley-Archibald 3.8 Jaguar and a 220SE Mercedes.

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Pit scene before the start of the race.

The smallest car competing, Harrington Hieatt Fiat 500D.

Denis Marwood slides his Ford Anglia into the hay at the hairpin, and out again.

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Don Hadfield, Mini-Minor, loses it on the hairpin.

At exactly six hours from the start, George Smith gives the checkered flag as a Mini Minor, followed by an Alfa-Romeo, crosses the line.

Happy winners of the race, Ray Archibald (left) and Tony Shelley, after the finish.

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD

HAVELOCK NORTH SCHOOL CELEBRATES

Hundreds of former pupils of the Havelock North School attended the recent Centennial celebrations during Labour Weekend. Pictured (above) is part of the large crowd that assembled to watch the “flash back” over the years in physical training methods presented, by the present day scholars.

Below: A class exercising with rubber balls on the crowd-ringed lawn.

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Waiting their turn, in snappy headgear, these boys gave a lively display of rifle drill.

Straddling the small vaulting horse, Stephen Clarke of Form 1, appeared in today’s physical training team.

Stephen Morley brought back memories when he flashed onto the parade area with ancient iron hoop.

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The Australian ballad “Once a Jolly Swagman”, was the theme of one classroom’s effort during the Havelock North School Centennial celebrations recently. “Mounted on his thoroughbred” is Jeffery Grey.

The “Old Bell Ringer” Graham Milne, surrounded by class-mates dressed in period costume for their centennial day celebrations.

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Many older people would no doubt find that these youngsters recaptured the atmosphere of their school days with these skipping costumes.

Another once popular training tool was the Indian club, demonstrated by Form 1 pupils.

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PLUNKET FASHION SHOW

A section of the large crowd which attended the Plunket Society’s outdoor mannequin parade at Horonui Station recently. Below: Prior to the parade of fashions, the selling stalls were willingly patronised.

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A selection of the fashions displayed.

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ODD SHOTS

These four Hawke’s Bay boys recently received representative badges at a ceremony in Napier. They have represented the Bay in soccer matches this year while attending high schools. They are, from left: Keith Brogden (Hastings), Noel Hadwen (Hastings), Murray Collison (Napier), and Russell Stewart (Napier).

The first official visit to Hastings of the General Secretary of the Scripture Union and the Crusader Movements, Mr. Lawrence Becroft, was made recently when about 80 pupils of the Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools gathered to hear about the work of the movement in South-east Asia. After Mr Becroft’s address, girls dressed in eastern garb acted as waiters during tea. The girls are, from left: Kay Hunt, Raewyn Robson, Anne Charlesworth, Jillian Sawyer, Mr. Becroft, Glynne Lyford, Valda Crone, Delwyn Russell and Linda Williams.

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MCCALLUM – BUTCHER. Shown after their wedding in St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings, are Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Charles Raymond McCallum. The bride is Frances Stephanie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Butcher, Hastings, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. McCallum, Invercargill.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

WHINCOP – BRADSHAW. Shown leaving St. Augustine’s Church, Napier, recently, are Mr. and Mrs. Garry Whincop. The bride is Barbara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bradshaw, Meeanee, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Whincop, Westshore.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

WELCH – CONWAY. Shown at the reception at the H.B. Farmers Tearooms are Mr. and Mrs. Tony Welch. The bride is Juliet, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Conway, Hastings, and the groom is son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Arthur Welch, Buckinghamshire, England.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Mrs. H. M. Pattison, Napier, is shown on her 81st birthday. She has 17 living children, 51 grandchildren, and 52 great-grandchiIdren.

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WEDDING BELLS

McNUTT – COATES. The wedding took place recently of Mary Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mrs. I.A. Coates, and the late Mr. H.E. Coates of Waipukurau, to Ernest Goodwin, second son of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. McNutt of Wanstead. The ceremony took place in the Wanstead Presbyterian Church, which was built seven years ago in honour of Samuel and Martha McNutt, grandparents of the bridegroom, who were early settlers in the district.

This was the first wedding to be solemnised in the church.

TUNKEL – BEVAN. Mrs John Winston Tunkel of Wellington, formerly Miss Raewyn Dawn Bevan, younger daughter of Brigadier and Mrs Nelson Bevan, was married in the Salvation Army Citadel, Wellington.
Photo by P.H. Jauncey, Wellington

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WELLINGTON REGIMENTS’ CENTENNIAL

Men of all ages, some 400 of them, and touching every province in New Zealand, spent the weekend in Hastings recently, attending the celebrations marking the centenary of the Wellington East Coast Squadron (City of Hastings own) R.N.Z.A.C. Above: Prior to the Regimental dinner, the guidon was piped into the ball. In the colour party are, from left, Staff Sergeant D. Fuller, W.O.2, L. Appleford, and Sergeant W.L. Hullett.

Amongst the important guests at the dinner were Major-General A.S. Wilder (senior surviving member of the unit), centre, the Mayor, Mr. R.V. Giorgi (left), Brigadier H.A. Roberston (second from left), and Mr. Duncan MacIntyre, M.P. for Hastings (right).

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The Assembly Hall was packed to capacity during the Regimental Dinner on the Saturday night. Groups of ex-members including veterans of the Boer War were present at the function.

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RICHMOND SCHOOL GALA

In an effort to raise funds for further school equipment, Richmond School, Maraenui, held its second gala recently, which proved most successful. Pictured above is the ever popular tractor with its hoards of eager patrons.

Little tots have a great time in the nursery, exploring the possibilities of paint and paper, while their parents enjoy the Gala.

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ROYALIST VISIT

The Napier Harbour Board tug (foreground) is dwarfed by the Royal New Zealand Navy’s cruiser “Royalist” as the vessel approached berthage at the port for a three-day stay recently.

It was a happy home-coming for Petty Officer R.W. Rowe of Napier (centre), pictured with his mother and sisters upon the arrival of the “Royalist”.

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The screws of the “Royalist” are thrown into reverse as the sleek cruiser nudges its way alongside the wharf on its arrival. Top: C.O. of the “Royalist”, Captain B. E. Turner, O.B.E., D.S.C., in traditional style, is saluted as he leaves the vessel to make his courtesy calls in the city of Napier.

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21st BIRTHDAYS

Gay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Baldock, Napier, is shown at her 21st, which was held at the Merchant Navy Club Rooms, Napier, recently.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Shown at her 21st, at the James Banquet Lounge, Napier, is Lorraine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Green, Napier.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Shirley Kay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Robertson, Bay View, recently celebrated her 21st birthday at the Fire Brigade Hall, Bay View.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Pauline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs P. Chatterton, Napier, is seen at her 21st, which was held at the Liberty Hall, Napier, recently.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

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Kevin Donaldson of Napier is shown with his home-built TV set, which took him two months to build and cost him approximately £83 for the tube, kit-set, etc. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Donaldson, Napier.
Photo by Bachelors Studios

Mrs. B. Golding, Napier, is shown at a birthday party held for her at the James Banquet Lounge, Napier. The group from left is: Bonnie Golding, Mr. and Mrs B. Golding.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

Margaret, daughter of Mr and Mrs V. Morris, Hastings, is shown with her parents at her 21st, which was held at the Twyford Hall recently.
Photo by K. Wilson, Hastings

Ian, youngest son of Mrs J. and the late Mr. Priest, Otane, is shown with his mother at his 21st which he celebrated recently.
Candid Camera Studios

Joy Francis of Dannevirke is shown while on a working holiday in Australia.

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ODD SHOTS

Winners in the veterans, golf tournament played at Bridge Pa, line up on the eleventh. In the centre are the two semi-finalists, Mr. S. A. Grant (Mount Maunganui), and Mr. M. C. Fenwicke (Marton). On the outsides are championship flight finalists, Mr. G. A. Adamson (New Plymouth), and Mr. J. L. Paterson (Hastings).

Graduates of the Hawke’s Bay Academy of Hairdressing pose with their models at the conclusion of their passing out exams recently. They are, back row from left: Marie Wilson, Margaret Hirst, and Helen Bennett. Models seated from left: Janice Hill, Glenda Smith and Joanna Husheer.

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MOTORISTS –
– Take a Tip from ROBBIE

IF STEERING IS HARD
Under inflation of tyres, although not taken very seriously by the average motorist is one good reason for poor petrol consumption figures, poor engine performance and heavy steering. It is due to the increase in friction and adhesion to the road surface and a consequent lower rolling factor. Under inflated tyres wear out quicker too.

Backfiring when coasting downhill with the car in gear and the foot off the accelerator is usually caused by a weak mixture. Weak mixtures burn slowly and when the exhaust valve opens, are still burning. The cure is to adjust the mixture.

To ensure long life for your battery, keep it fully charged. Check level of electrolyte at regular intervals and keep the terminals clean. If the clamps are corroded dip them in a solution of warm water and baking soda. Half a teaspoonful of baking soda to a cup of water should be sufficient.

The thermostat prevents water from circulating through the radiator until the engine is warm. A sticking thermostat will block the normal flow of water even when the engine is hot and will cause serious overheating with a consequent loss of power.

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MEEANEE SCHOOL REUNION

Many former pupils from all parts of New Zealand gathered together recently at the Meeanee School to celebrate what will possibly be the last reunion to be held in the old school, which has now been replaced with a new school. The old school has been in existence for almost ninety-nine years and a local committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Jim Green, organised the reunion as a fitting farewell to the old school and its many memories. The reunion was a tremendous success, many friends meeting again after many years.

One of the large families of ex-pupils at the reunion was the Pallesen family, whose combined ages totalled more than 400 years.

Jim McDonald, the oldest ex-pupil at the reunion. Jim is 90 years old and still hale and hearty.

Mr. Neilsen, who was the oldest Headmaster present, taught at the school from 1926 to 1938. Mr. Neilsen is pictured cutting the reunion cake.

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Ex-pupils of Meeanee School, 1951-1960

Ex-pupils of Meeanee School, 1921-1930

Ex-pupils of Meeanee School, 1890-1900

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TENNIS SEASON OPENS

Tennis season opens at the Hawke’s Bay Tennis Club, Napier. As is usual, a yankee tournament was played off to enable old and new members to get to know each other.

Ready for the season are Margaret Hanna, Marion McLeod and Robin Boyd.

Chris and Murray Denby have an impromptu game out of sight of Dad.

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[Back cover photo – “What a mouth, what a mouth”, or a dentist’s nightmare, also appears to be a good place to dump one’s garbage. This hippo was scrounging for titbits at the Auckland Zoo recently]