Marlborough Express Photo Collection March 1959 -- July 1959

Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1029
A Youthful Rider
Julie Stratford, of Dumgree, Seddon,is quite at home on Bracken. Riders do not come much younger than Julie, who is only 5 years old. A few minutes after this photo was taken at the Kaikoura A & P Association's Show on Saturday, Bracken receive... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1030
Period Costumes at church Garden Party
A collection of fine period dresses displayed in a mannequin parade at the Church of England garden party in the Vicarage grounds on Saturday afternoon. Those wearing the costumes are from left; Mrs W. B. Greig, Miss Margaret Wiffen, Mesdames N. J... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1031
Trophies from Rifle Championship
Members of the Blenheim Rifle Club team with some of the trophies they brought from the National Rifle Association championships at Trentham. From left: D. J. Caughley, I.B. Paynter, J. K. Lovell, A. F. Paynter and R. B. Hardfield Top performed... View Full Record
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2016.027.1032
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2016.027.1033
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2016.027.1034
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2016.027.1035
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2016.027.1036
An Industry Unique in the World
Imported clock movements being placed in their mounts by Miss V. Boyce at the factory of G. D. Beatson Ltd. The intricately inlaid housings are only one of many articles menufactured by this Blenheim concern. The paua shell industry has developed... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1037
Hard Working Members of the Industries Fair Organising Committee
Mervyn Wishart, Legal Matters Organising an industries fair is no mean task. Behing the Marlborough Industirs Fair is a hardworking body of over 70 Blenheim Jaysees who have devoted hundreds of man-hours to the project. Legal and insurance matt... View Full Record
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2016.027.1038
Hard Working Members of the Industries Fair Organising Committee
Laurie Duckworth, Construction The major job of planning and preparing the Fair site fell to the planning and construction committee under Mr L. C. Duckworth. Its task included clearing the site, removing and replacing the fencing, building the... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1039
Centennial Opens with a Gay Florish
Frank Adeane, space letting The Fair will cost 2050GBP to run, estimating on a profit of 1000GBP from ticket sales, a net profit of 230GBP is aniticipated. See neg # 1365 - 1372, 1381 and 1382... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1040
Hard Working Members of the Industries Fair Organising Committee
Claude Whitehead, programme The attractive 72 page programme was prepared by a team under Mr C. Whitehead. ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1041
Hard Working Members of the Industries Fair Organising Committee
Felix Brice, Secretary Two who contributed greatly to the project were the present president of Blenheim Jaycess Mr R. F. Jones, who was secretary of the Industrial Fair committee until August 1958 and Mr F. O. Brice, who succeded him in the posit... View Full Record
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2016.027.1042
Hard Working Members of the Industries Fair Organising Committee
Jack Stevens, opening ceremony ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1043
Centennial Opens with a Gay Florish
Mr J. R. Baldwin, chairman of the committee The fair will give the public the opportunity of seeing the latest developments in many fields of endeavour, industrial and commercial and demonstrate for far NZ has advanced in manufacturing and selling... View Full Record
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2016.027.1044
Hard Working Members of the Industries Fair Organising Committee
Dick Townley, manpower The convener of the manpower committee, Mr R. Townley was responsible for organising workers on a roster for all and any tasks. his team of 19 committeemen formed a labour pool supplemented for major working bees.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1045
Centennial opens with a gay flourish
Mr R. F. Jones, president of the Blenheim Jaycees. Tomorrow the Marlborough Industries Fair - first event in the district's centennial year programme - will open. Trade exhibits and sideshows, with their carnival colour and bunting will begin thi... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1046
Not Quite Their Usual Line
THESE MEMBERS of the Bank of New Zealand's Blenheim branch are quiet at home with the most complex electrical calculating equipment, but the chinese gold scales held by Miss S. Vaughan (left) and the abacus held by Miss A. Mc Garva are a little beyo... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1047
Historic Occassion Recalled
Turning a gold key in the lock of the door of a spacious building in Seymour Square, Lord Plunkett, Govenor General of N.Z, is shown opening the 1904 Marlborough Industrial Exhibition. The Exhibition attracted many hundres of people from Wellingto... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1048
Finishing Touches to Exhibits
Exhibitors were busy giving the final touches at their stands at the Marlborough Centennial Industries Fair site. this morning A fork lift makes easy work of positioning a car which surmounts one of the exhibits.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1049
Civic Welcome to Mr Nash
The Prime Minister, Mr Nash, speaking at this morning's civic reception which marked his first official visit to Blenhein as the leader of the Government. Beside mr Nash are the Mayor and Mayoress; Mr & Mrs E. P. Meachen. Mr Nash is to declare t... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1050
Finishing Touches to Exhibits
Exhibitors were busy giving the final touches at their stands at the Marlborough Centennial Industries Fair site this morning. Mr C. Jeffree of Nelson, a junior woodsman in the Forestry Service, planting the miniature trees on the Forestry display... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1051
Early Bird Practising
Players for the Marlborough side in the South Island Marist football tournament practising at Lansdowne Park this week. The tournament is at Blenheim over Easter and the local side has been practising since mid-February. The local Marist Club hop... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1052
More Jaycee Personalities
Roy McKenzie, transport See neg # 1365 - 1372 and 1382 ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1053
More Jaycee Personalities
Peter Burgess, insurance ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1054
A Gala Occassion
The Prime Minister, Mr Nash, operating the switch on the dias which illuminated the main Industries Fair site last night. In doing so he declared the event officially open. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1055
More Jaycee Personalities
Mr J. Gibbons, one of the craftsmand employed at the factory of Fletcher's Upholstery, photographed last week stitching the rubber seat of a new type of chair being manufactured by the concern.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1056
Large Crowd at Fair Opening
A view of the crowd which attended the official opening of the Marlborough Centennial Industries Fair last night. In the centre is the dias and official party with the entrance to the main fair ground behind.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1057
Harder than it looks
It's not as easy as it looks, muses Mr Nash, at the wheel of the driving machine which is part of the Road Safety exhibit at the Industries Fair. Mrs B. Roberts, of the transport Department, explains the machines working to the Prime Minister ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1058
Emphasing the Point
Speaking at the official opening of the Marlborough Centennial Industries Fair last night, the Prime Minister, Mr Nash strikes a typical pose. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1059
Prize Exhibits Judged at the Fair
Exhibits were judged at the Industries Fair yesterday and last night presentations were made to the winners on the Town Hall stage. Representatives of the winning firms in winning order are (from left) Mr C. A. Welsh of Wright, Stephenson & Co Ltd... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1060
Another Jaycee
Tom Fraser, Entertainment See neg # 1365 - 1372, 1381 and 1382 ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1061
Bathing Beauties on te Stage
Contestants in the Miss Marlborough bathing beauty contest lined up on the stage last night. The contest concludes tomorrow evening, is one of the features of the evening programmes at the Industries Fair. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1062
Prize Exhibits Judged at the Fair
Mr Welsh, manager of the firms local branch and Mr A. J. McGuire who organised the winning exhiit, admire the handsome trophy won by their display. See neg # 1390... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1063
Fascinating Printing Press at Fair
Mr L. J. Brown, head machinist at The Express Printing Works, operating a Heidelberg press. One of the smaller machines owned by The Express, it may be seen in action in the Town Hall during the Industries Fair. The most fascinating feature to th... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1064
Fashions from World Leading Salons
Smart outfit on an attractive young lady. One of the models in the N.Z. Wool Board's "Fleece to Fashion" display in the Town Hall, being held in conjunction with the Industries Fair. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1065
Softening Up Lansdowne Park
Lansdowne Park is being irrigated at the rate of 100,000 gallons an hour to soften it for the SouthIsland Catholic Rugby club's easter tournament. After two days the ground is already showing green where it was previously burnt-out brown and rock... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1066
Fair Ends Tonight
Milt Lawrie, publicity. Attendance figures have indicated that many menbers of the public have been "twicers", that they have been so attracted by the exhibits and the entertainment offered they have gone back for more. See neg # 1391... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1067
Fair Ends Tonight, Successful Jaycee Project
Dave Pearce, security and Entertainment. The fair itself has shown that a hall of a size capable of meeting the needs of the expanding town and district is absolutely essential. Jaycee has been greatly assisted by the generous co-operation from e... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1068
Fair Ends Tonight
Jaycee Member - Horace Thompson, Publicity See Neg # 1391 & 1397... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1069
Fair Ends Tonight
Liquid ice cream flows from the churn into containers at the factory of Cocker and Mills Ltd, which has made a special mixture for the fair. It is then rapidly frozen by a process which retains the smooth, creamy texture of the product. In charg... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1070
Camera Shoots of the Industries Fair
No fair would be complete without plenty of fresh-cooked hotdogs. This particular hotdog stand has been doing steady business at the fair. See neg # 1404 to 1407... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1071
Fair Ends Tonight
Preparations of the Industries Fair site has involved hundreds of man-hours by members of Blenheim Jaycee. Here are some of those who formed the working bees which have brought the Fair - Blenheim Jaycee's biggest ever project - to fruition.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1072
Studying Accident Causes
Mr S. W. Pierce, of the Transport Department's traffic engineering branch, Wellington, checking the speeds of motorists in the Blenheim area with a microwave detector. He is not interested in issuing traffic tickets to offenders but solely with ob... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1073
Camera Shoots of the Industries Fair
The giant ferris wheel at the Industries Fair has been working overtime. Here one happy party is seen having a ride See neg # 1401 & 1405 to 1407... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1074
Camera Shoots of the Industries Fair
One of the popular stands at the Fair is that of Healey's Grocery. With cups of coffee given away free, it is a constant attraction. See neg # 1401 & 1404 & 1406 to 1407... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1075
Camera Shoots of the Industries Fair
It is often difficult to approach the I. G. A. exhibit at the Industries Fair. "Fishing" competitions are regularly conducted there, the prizes being valuable grocery lines. See neg # 1401 & 1405 to 1407... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1076
Camera Shoots of the Industries Fair
As a momento to the occasion, the Prime Minister, Mr Nash, was presented with a paua shell box at the official opening of the Industries Fair. Here he is seen receiving the gift from the Fair committee's chairman, Mr R. J. Baldwin. See neg # 14... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1077
Godfrey Bowen Shows How
Mr Godfrey Bowen, of the New Zealand Wool Board, demonstrated the shearing method which has made his name famous. His demonstration is one of the attractions of the "Fleece to Fashion" parade.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1078
Champion Pony
Graham Avery, son and Mr & Mrs F.A. Avery, Riverlands, receiving the Transport Nelson Cup for the best maiden pony from the Member for Marlborough, the Hon. T. P. Shand, at the Rai Valley silver jubilee show on Saturday. His pony, Tosca, was the c... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1079
Top in the Talent Quest, Industries Fair
The trumpet trio who won the Industries Fair talent quest, the final of which was judged on Saturday evening. From left: Geoff Maurice, Wally Holmes and Dave Beaumont... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1080
Winning Beauties
The attractive winners of the Miss Marlborough bathing beauty contest, the final of which was judged at the Industries Fair of Saturday evening. From left: Judith Burden, 15-year-old College pupil, who won the contest; Marilyn Russell, 19-year-old... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1081
Champion Horse and Rider
Miss Joan Campbell, of Nelson, who is shortly to transer to Blenheim to work at Mr B. Taylor's stables, on her horse, Beauvalet. Miss Campbell was awarded seven ribbons at the Rai Vally A & P Assocation's silver jubilee on Saturday - Champion Hack... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1082
Naturalised Citizens
In a brief, impressive naturalistion cermony at the Blenheim Borough Council Chambers this morning, two Blenheim residents swore their oath of allegiance before the Mayor, Mr E. P. Meachen and received their NZ citizenship. Peter Marinus Bruggeman... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1083
Disastrous Blaze
Firemen were faced with a tremendous task and succeeded in preventing the fire from reaching nearby houses. Sections of T. H. Barnes Ltds paint shop and office block were saved by their outstanding effort. It is estimated that the fire loss at... View Full Record
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2016.027.1084
Disastrous Blaze
Completely engulfed by flames the western section is seen shortly before it collapsed. With no water reticulation in the area, the Brigade had to rely on the use of its trailer pumps and its big Dennis pump on the No.1 appliance. These drew water... View Full Record
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2016.027.1085
Disastrous Blaze
Flames shoot high as stacked timber catches. When the fire was at its height and there seemed every possibility of its spreading because of sparks being whipped up over a huge area, the Brigade Chief Officer Mr G. C. Stephens decided to call in th... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1086
Disastrous Blaze
Fire swept through the buidling of F. E. Musgrove Ltd. in a matter of minutes. Sparks and flames shoot high as the roof caves in. The eastern section caught first, the exterior wall on one corner burning for sometme before flames broke through to... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1087
Seals Abound on Kaikoura Peninsula Reef
Seals abound on this rocky point on the Kaikoura Peninsula. There are dozens of seals basking on the rocks, while from between the rocks in the left foreground one peers curiously at the cameraman. The seals are exceptionally tame. They also appea... View Full Record
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2016.027.1088
Seals Abound on Kaikoura Peninula Reef
Swimming in the warm waters of Kaikoura, this seal did a "flippers up" for the benefit of the photographer. Amateur and professional fisherman who find sport and a living in and around Kaikoura would be delighted if the authorities would declare a... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1089
Gowns by Leading Designers
Attractive mannequins in costly gowns were among the highlighta of the Marlborough Industries Fair. The charming young women shown in the above photograph, which was specially posed for The Express photographer, were the three models in the Wool Boa... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1090
Where a Horse is still the best
The horse has not had its day altogether. The Marlborough Catchment Board still finds it cheaper and more efficient than a bulldozer or tractor when seeding and harrowing small stop-banking works is involved. Here Mr B. P. Broughan, of Spring Cre... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1091
Hose Used in Springlands Blaze
Some of the 4000 to 5000 feet of hose used by the Blenheim Fire Brigade at the Springlands Fire on Tuesday morning laid out to dry in the Brigade's yard.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1092
Formerly Good Grazing Land
Sheep in many areas of drought striken Awatere do not bother to fossick for feed in the burnt-out pastures. They exist on limited quantities of hay fed out by property owners. Mr A. P. O'Shea, Dominion secretary of Federated Farmers, who visited... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1093
Formerly Good Grazing Land
Mr A. P. O'Shea, Dominion secretary of Federated Farmers, inspected Awatere drought areas with local farmers yesterday. Here Mr A. Davies (left) shows how dried out roots - all thats is left of pastures in many areas - crumble to dust. It is 40 y... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1094
Scorched Eart in Awatere
There is little difference in colour between cultivated land and pasture in drought ridden Awatere. They are burnt-out to a uniform brown. The Dominion secretary of Federated Farmers visited the area yesterday and is seen inspecting one propert... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1095
Midget Dictionary in Blenheim
A report from Wellington yesterday concerning a small dictionary - the smallest dictionary in the world - which is in the possession of a Wellington resident has brought to light the existance of a similar midget in Blenheim. It is in the possessi... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1096
First Polled Dorsets in Districts
Eight stud sheep valued at over 1200gns arrived this week from Australia for Mr W. L. Walsh's Highland Stud, Fairhall. When he ordered 2 polled Dorset stud ewes and one ram (the latter for 500gns) they were to be the first polled Dorsets to come t... View Full Record
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2016.027.1099
First Polled Dorsets in District
Eight stud sheep valued at over 1200gns arrived this week from Australia for Mr W. L. Walsh's Highland Stud, Fairhall. When he ordered 2 polled Dorset stud ewes and one ram (the latter for 500gns) they were to be the first polled Dorsets to come t... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1100
Exhibits at Flower Show
The Marlborough Horticultural Societies late summer flower show, which is incorporating a number of National dahlia classes, has attracted many visitors. Although the dahlias make a fine showing, the standard is reported to be not as good as usual,... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1101
Exhibits at Flower Show
The reputations of many home gardeners are staked on their entries in the vegetable and fruit section. See neg # 1431 & 1433... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1102
Exhibits at Flower Show
Two visitors admiring blooms are Mrs R. B. Hamilton and Mr J. Dawson, of Blenheim. see neg #1431 & 1432... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1103
Kinross Street Well Nearing Completion
The Kinross Street artesian well, which has a much greater potential than the other three wells now supplying the Borough's needs, is expected to come into operation b y the end of next week. The big pump has been installed and electrical and othe... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1104
"Derby" Winners
The "Wheelbarrow Derby" winners Messrs P. Meikle (pushing) and M. Wisheart (pushed), at the half-way mark in thei 440 yeards dash at the Woodbourne gala on Saturday... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1105
Airline Pilots' Experience
Some executive members of the Airline Pilots' Association which held its annual conference in Blenheim during the weekend. From left: Captain N. Freeman, Christchurch, Captain Frank Adeane (president), Blenheim; Mr J. G. Forsythe (secretary), Auc... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1106
Bihop at Garden Party
The Bishop of Nelson, the Rt Rev F. O. Hulme-Moir, was an interested visitor to the garden party held by the Spring Creek Parish in the grounds of Mr and Mrs H. L. Gane's residence on Saturday afternoon. He is shown here as he makes a purchase at... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1107
Launch Built at Woodbourne
Built by Mr Keith Webster, of Woodbourne, this 25-foot launch, the Corsair, was launced at Havelock on Saturday. The boat was taken to Havelock by truck. Mr Webster put 1500 man hours into building the Corsair.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1108
10,200GBP Richer Today
A Blenheim tobacconist, Mr P. E. Harnett and Mrs Harnett were even more cheerful than usual at work this morning. Among the mail was a registered letter breaking the news that they had won 10,000GBP in an overseas lottery. And there is a bonus of... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1109
W.D.F.F. Conference Opens
Guests of honour at the opening proceedings of the annual conference of the Dominion Council of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers were the Mayor, Mr E. P. Meachen (left) and the chairman of the Marlborough Provincial executive of Federated Fa... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1110
Fifty Years Married Today
Mr & Mrs L. S. Jellyman, of Blenheim, who are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today. They are seen inspecting the garden from whcih they derive considerable pleasure.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1111
Church Music Composer in Blenheim
Mr Harkness, who is an uncle of the Rev, H. E. Harkness of Blenheim, is spending a few days in Marlborough during a short tour of New Zealand. His interest in church music has taken him almost a million miles in trips around the world. Such tours... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1112
Life Membership Awards
The Marlborough Executive of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers yesterday honoured two of its members with life membership. Mrs H. E. Thomson, vice president, receiving her award from Mrs R. D. Eastwood, the Dominion President of W.D.F.F. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1113
Life Membership Awards
The Marlborough Executive of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers yesterday honoured two of its members with life membership. Mrs Mrs E. Challis, president of the executive, receiving her award from Mrs R. D. Eastwood, the Dominion President... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1114
N.Z.R.S.A. Bowls
Mr K. W. Fraser, president of the New Zealand R.S.A., was a keen spectator during the Returned Servicemen's bowling tournament in Blenheim last weekend and at the end of the tournament he presented the trophies.. Here he is seen congratulating the... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1115
N.Z.R.S.A. Bowls
Mr K. W. Fraser, president of the New Zealand R..S.A., was a keen spectator during the Returned Servicemen's bowling tournament in Blenheim last weekend and at the end of the tournament he presented the trophies.. Mr Jack Woodham (right) president... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1116
Soft Drinks by the Thousand
Mr Kevin Wills operating one of the complex machines which handles up to 800 dozen bottles of soft drink daily at Marlborough Cordials Ltd., Grove Road This machine caps the bottles as they pass through on an endless belt. About 2 ounces of cordi... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1117
Supper Crowd in Town Hall
A section of the crowd which packed the Town Hall at the supper which followed the premiere of "Rockets Galore" last night. The excellent buffet supper was provided by members of Country Women's Institutes.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1118
Geyser In Alfred Street
A spectacular geyser attracted considerable attention in upper Alfred Street when a damaged water main blew out yesterday afternoon. It "played" for some time before the main was closed off and repairs carried out. The source of the geyser. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1119
At the Film Premiere
"First Nighters" who attended the premiere of "Rockets Galore" entering the foyer of the Palace Theatre. Support given the occasion was disappointing, the theatre being only 1/2 full. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1120
Muddy State of Blenheim Railway Yards
The muddy state of the Railway yards following rain this week. Churned up by heavy vehicles, it makes working conditions most trying. The 2 major users of the yards, Transport (Nelson) Ltd., and Kirby's Carriers Ltd, operating the notional railwa... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1121
30ft. Launch's Long Road Journey
Arriving in Blenheim by road transport after it had been turned back twice by heavy seas in Cook Strait is the Kaikoura fishing boat Speck, which has been purchased by Mr Allan Gardiner from Mr Stan. Wilson of Kaikoura. Speck was built in Auckland... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1122
Oversowing of Withered Pastures
The implement shown in the photograph answers to the unflattering name of a sodseeder. In spite of this it is a very useful machine. Its use for rejuvenating pastures badly withered and burnt in the Marlborough drought is expected to be in heavy... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1123
Carluke Methodist Church Celebrates Jubilee
Part of the congregation who attended the golden jubilee service in the Carluke Methodist Church yesterday afternoon photographed as they left the church. The old church has recently been extensively renovated. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1124
Testing Pensioners' Green
Local bowlers, a number of them members of the Marlborough Old Folk and Pensioners' Association, test the Associations' new bowling green following its official opening on Saturday. All were impressed by its rubber chip surface and commented favou... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1125
Speedboat Race Trophies
New Zealands fatest speedboats will compete for these handsome trophies at Picton on Saturday. Left is the Masport Cup, the trophy for the New Zealand unrestricted unlimited championship, while the other trophy is the Griffiths Cup, symbol of Aust... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1126
Police Officers Farewelled
Police officers under transfer from the Blenheim police district, with Mr J. J. Kearns (centre), Chief Inspector of Police in charge of the Marlborough-Nelson district, photographed at their farewell evening last night. From left: Constable D. A.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1127
Junior Red Cross Award
Members of the Tua Marina School Junior Red Cross Circle. See neg # 1465... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1128
Junior Red Cross Award
The Tua Marina School Junior Red Cross Circle was handed the silver cup for all-round effort - a trophy competed for by all Junior Red Cross Circles in Marlborough - by the Director of New Zealand Junior Red Cross, Miss J. Studholme yesterday. The... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1129
Pensioners' Bowling Green Open
The Mayoress, Mrs E. P. Meachen, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Marlborough Old Folk and Pensioners' Association bowling green on Saturday. Mrs Meachen also bowled the first jack.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1130
College Athletics Champions
These pupils emerges as athletic champions at the Marlborough College sports yesterday. Back: Rex Bowmast (intermediate), Pat Robinson (senior) and Tony Hogarth (junior) Front: Jacqueline Walker (internediate), Pat Mills (senior) and Janice Chu... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1131
Presentation to Police Officers
Constable A. G. Hogg (transferred to Eastbourne). Presented by Mr E. P. Meachen See neg # 1463... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1132
Presentation to Police Officers
Constable W. F. Pearce (transferred to Palmerston). Presented by Mr E. P. Meachen See neg # 1463... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1133
Presentation to Police Officers
Constable D. A. Knight (transferred to Shirley). Presented by Mr E. P. Meachen See neg # 1463... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1134
Harem Line
Another of the visiting models, Lorraine McIntyre, shows a black pure silk cocktail frock in a modified version of the harem line by "Sir Robin". The skirt is beautifully shaped and caught at one side with a black flower.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1135
Vintage Vehicles on Parade
A fine line-up of some of the Marlborough and Nelson vintage cars that gathered at the Pelorus Reserve on Sunday. From left: J. Brice (Nelson) 1931 20/25 Rolls-Royce, D. A. King (Nelson) 1915 Model T Ford, E. H. Lucas (Blenheim), 1914 MOdel T Ford... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1136
Detective Sergeant B. H. Constable (transferred to Gisbourne). Presented by Mr E. P. Meachen See neg # 1463... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1137
The Empire Line
Susan Essex, one of the visiting mannequins at J. E. Thomas' recently, shows a new "trapeze" style frock in Dior blue nylon chifon by "Sir Robbin". The frock is a flounced sheath with an over-dress in sheer nylon featuring the Empire line.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1138
Fine New Boat on Display
Centre of considerable interest in town today has been this 22ft cabin-class cruiser built by Marlborough Marine Supplies Ltd. at their factory in Grove Road to the order of Mr Bruce Garnham, who will use her in connection with his contracting busine... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1139
Clear Winner in Junior Half Mile
Keen competition and a good standard of running was a feature of the annual College athletic sports on Tuesday. In many of the events close finishes kept excitement high. Here, however, M. Saunders, of Robson House, is a clear winner in the boy... View Full Record
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2016.027.1140
Large Oven for Local Business
The 9 1/2 ton, 25ft long oven for the Elastrator Co. Ltd., Scott Street, being backed up to the factory preparatory to unloading last evening. The oven, to be used for baking dog biscuits, came from Nelson by truck and the trip took four hours. Th... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1141
Thrilling College Relay
Runners pass on their batons during the 3-mile boys' inter-house relay at the Marlborough College athletic sports this week. One of the final events, it was probably the most thrilling on the programme. Robson House won by a good margin but Innes... View Full Record
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2016.027.1142
Eleventh-Hour Preparations
Messrs B. Ruffell, right and H. W. Rutledge were hard at work putting the finishing touches to their 30-foot Masport-Cup speedboat challenger, Susan Leigh II, this morning. Choosing the right propeller for Saturday's big races at Picton is giving... View Full Record
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2016.027.1143
Keen Interest in College Fencing
Keen Interest has been shown by Marlborough College pupils in the formation of a fencing class at the College. Some 120 of the 830 pupils in the College have handed in their names for the class. Here the master in charge, Mr R. Hogg, is shown ins... View Full Record
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2016.027.1144
Polio Victim - World Cyclist
A 30 year old man who is partly crippled by polio arrived in Blenheim on Thursday evening after a 5-year 130,000 mile journey by bicycle. He is Mr Conrad Dube, a French Canadian, who began his remarkable journey in 1953.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1145
Marlborough Marist Rugby Team
Members of the Marlborough Marist Rugby squad from whom the final 15 will be selected to play in the Easter tournament on Saturday and Monday. From left: Back Row; T, Miller, T. Moran, N. Vercoe, M. Norton, R. Pigou, D. Shannahan Second Row: J.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1146
Boy Scuts Bean Issue
Group Scoutmaster, W. Workman, deputy camp chief at the Marlborough district camp, Avon Valley, issues beans to patrol leaders. These count as points in the camp competition and can be taken away of addedd to for good work or otherwise. Needless... View Full Record
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2016.027.1147
Bowling in Ideal Conditions
Bowlers are seen here on the Springlands green late yesterday afternoon in the first of three days' play of the Marlborough Bowling Centre's 34th annual easter tournament. A record of 116 teams are taking part in the tournament. The photograph wa... View Full Record
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2016.027.1148
Pony Club Havelock Bound
Members of the Marlborough Pony Club set out along Old Renwick Road bound for Havelock where they are to camp for Easter. About 40 riders left this morning from the power sub-station and more joined the party along the route.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1149
South Island Rugby Tournament
Dunedin and Hokitika playing for posession of the ball by the side-line in their match on Saturday, the opening day of the South Island Catholic Rugby tournament at Lansdowne Park. Dunedin lef Hokitika, 6-0 at half time. Hokitika equalised in the... View Full Record
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2016.027.1150
On her way to the bottom
Susan Leigh II, tail down and nose in the air, starts to head for the bottom with her owner-crew, Harry Rutledge and Bill Ruffell, still clinging to her hull.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1151
Sunk But Still Happy
Photographed immediately after being taken on board the rescue lauch, Len Southward, owner of Redhead, does not appear particularly concerned about the mishap which sunk the craft. With him is his co-driver, Peter Hill.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1152
Susan Leigh II Recovered
Susan Leigh II is winched to the surface after sinking in the first heat of the Griffiths Cup on Saturday.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1153
Sunk But Still Happy
Three losers discuss their losses. They are Bill Ruffell (left) Len Southward (centre) and Harry Rutledge. Bill Ruffell and Harry Rutledge are co-owners of Susan Leigh II which also sunk.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1154
Susan Leign II Meets Redhead
Susan Leigh II and Redhead race neck and neck in the first heat of the Griffiths Cup. It ended in disaster with Susan Leigh II losing a propellor blade, holing and going to the bottom... View Full Record
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2016.027.1155
Sinking of the Susan Leigh II in Picton Harbour
Finally, with a rush of air, she slid beneath the surface leaving her owner-crew, Harry Rutledge and Bill Ruffell, to be picked up by the launch. Susan Leigh II was winched to the surface later in the afternoon after being secured by a skin diver.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1156
Scottish Country Dancing Display
A view at the diplay at Riverside Park on Saturday afternoon of Scottish country dancing. The participants wear national dress for dancing - the women a white dress and tartan sash and the men a kilt and white shirt. Dancing reels, strathspeys... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1157
Sinking of the Susan Leigh II in Picton Harbour
Another attempt was made to tow her, but not very successfully. All the time Susan Leigh II was sinking lower in the water as the air in her bow slowly escaped.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1158
Sinking of the Susan Leigh II in Picton Harbour
This series of pictures shows a sequence of events in the sinking of the Susan Leigh II in the first heat of the Griffiths Cup at Picton, on Saturday. Here Susan Leigh II, seen behind the wake of Redhead, stops after losing one of her propellor bl... View Full Record
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2016.027.1159
Sinking of the Susan Leigh II in Picton Harbour
Her stern plunged down and only air trapped in the bow kept her afloat. The light tow line was dropped and a heavier line sent across.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1160
Season's First Shield
The Blenheim Marist captain, T. Jeffries, receiving the South Island Catholic Rugby Tournament Shield from the S.I.R.C. Clubs Association president, Mr N. F. Casey, after beating Christchurch Marist, 8-3 at Lansdowne Park yesterday afternoon. Ten... View Full Record
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2016.027.1161
Sinking of the Susan Leigh II in Picton Harbour
She is settling by the stern as a light tow rope is sent over from a crash boat. An attempt was made to tow her to shore but failed when..... see neg #1495... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1162
Aids to Navigation
The Kaikoura peninsula provides an ideal site for installations to aid navigation. The Marine Department, Civil Aviation Administration and the Post and Telegraph Department all have installations there. The lighthouse, at left, is well known to... View Full Record
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2016.027.1163
Fascinating Miniature Railway
The miniature railway displayed in the Band Hall by a Nelson man, Mr W. K. Knapp, is attracting as much interest from adults as from children. Here spectators are totoally absorbed by the engines and rolling stock operating on the 150 yards of tra... View Full Record
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2016.027.1164
Test of Balance for Axemen
The jiggerboard event is a test of balance and skill for the axemen. Shown in the photograph are two competitors at the Havelock axemen's carnival, conducted yesterday at the Havelock Domain. In this event the axemen reach the top of a 12ft pole... View Full Record
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2016.027.1165
View from Strathnaver
A view in Queen Charlotte Sound from the deck of the 22,270-ton liner, Strathnaver, which paid a visit on Sunday. It carried 1000 Australian tourists on an Easter cruise ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1166
View from Strathnaver
Japanese Whalers apparently take their liquor in man-sized quantities - at least this is indicated by the size of this bottle jettisoned by one of the whaling ships in the fleet which refuelled in Cloudy Bay last week. The bottle was found floatin... View Full Record
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2016.027.1167
Five Generations United
Five generations were united at Easter when Mrs R Thyne, of Timaru, her daughter, Mrs W. Scott, of Christchurch, and Mrs Scott's young son, William visited Blenheim. Together with Mrs Thynes mother, Mrs F. L. Taylor, of Blenheim, they visited the... View Full Record
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2016.027.1168
Enthusiasm at Blenheim's Win
Rugby enthusiasts rush on to the field as Blenheim Marist won the South Island Catholic Rugby tournament final against Christchurch Marist, 8-3, at Lansdowne Park... View Full Record
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2016.027.1169
Promising Young Jumpers
The Marlborough Pony Club staged a successful gymkhana at the Havelock and District War Memorial Committee's annual general carnival at the Havelock Domain. A varied programme attracted a great deal of interest. Shown in the above photograph are... View Full Record
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2016.027.1170
Chips Fly at Havelock
Axemen making short work of the 12-inch logs in the final of the standing chop at the axemen's carnival held at Havelock on Monday afternoon. The back-marker, B. Smith, of Picton, who was conceding seven seconds to the limit men, is shown nearest... View Full Record
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2016.027.1171
Record Salt Harvest at Grassmere
The 20,000-ton salt stack at Dominion Salt Ltd., Lake Grassmere. The bulldozer levelling the top of the stack is dwarfed to ant size by the record harvest.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1172
Foundation Members of Federation
Foundation members of the Marlborough Federation of Country Womens Institutes, who attended the 25th annual meeting in Blenheim yesterday. From left: Mrs H. S. Timms (Blenheim), Mrs R. J. Forbes (Renwick), Mrs F. Robertson (Seddon), who was first... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1173
Officials at Annual Meeting
Photographed at the 25th annual meeting of the Marlborough Federation of Country Women's Institutes yesterday, these officers are (from left) Mrs H. L. Gane Springcreek,, secretary; Mrs L. Reader Havelock, president; Mrs A.H. Kennington Seddon, treas... View Full Record
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2016.027.1174
School Class Visits Wellington
Twenty-three standard four pupils from Springlands School flew to Wellington this morning on a weeks educational visit. They will be billeted by parents of Karori West Normal School pupils. The Karori children will pay a return visit later in the... View Full Record
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2016.027.1175
But One Who Was Left Behind
Hospital is a good place to be when you are sick, but not so good when you are almost well again - and going to miss out on a trip to Wellington. Valma Drummond, convalescing from pneumonia at Wairau Hospital, was to have been a member of the Spri... View Full Record
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2016.027.1176
Waiting to Hear Billy Graham
A section of the large audience which attended the meeting in the Marlborough College Hall to hear the relayed address by the evangelist, Dr Billy Graham, last night. The meeting was attended by about 750 people.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1177
25th Annual C.W.I. Meeting
Delegates to the Marlborough Federation of Country Women's Institutes photographed at the 25th annual meeting held in the Masonic Hall yesterday.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1178
Band Uniforms Old and New
Drum Major B. J. Hutchison and Pipe Major M K. Osgood in their new uniforms. The pipe band.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1179
Pipe Band Uniforms Dedicated
Officials on the dais during the dedication of the Marlborough Pipe Band's new uniforms at the showgrounds on Saturday. Offering a prayer of dedication is the Rev. L. C. Robson, Presbyterian minister... View Full Record
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2016.027.1180
March Past by Marlborough Pipe Band
The Marlborough Pipe Band marches past the saluting bass during the uniform dedication ceremony on Saturday. The salute was taken by Mr V. J. Nicholson, of Palmerston North, president of the New Zealand Pipe Bands Association.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1181
Milk Station Boiler Moved
The six-ton boiler for the new milk treatment station being loaded on to a Marlborough Transport Ltd., transporter by the Blenheim Railways crane. It was moved from the Omaka Aerodrome, where it has been stored, to its position on the new site. Th... View Full Record
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2016.027.1182
Delegates at Golf Meeting
Delegates who attended the annual meeting of the Marlborough, Nelson and Buller-Westland Golf Associations at Murchison yesterday. Back row from left: Messrs E. E. Pankhurst, secretary of the Marlborough District Golf Association and manager of th... View Full Record
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2016.027.1183
Mr Holyoake in Marlborough
The Leader of the opposition, the Rt. Hon, K. J. Holyoake, arrived at Woodbourne at 11.5 am today by scheduled air service. He is in the course of a speaking and fact-finding tour of the country and will spend two days in Marlborough. He is photo... View Full Record
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2016.027.1184
Preparations for Economy Run
The route survey group for the 1959 South Island Mobilgas economy run photographed in Blenheim this morning before leaving for Christchurch. They spent yesterday making the initial preparations for the run to start from Blenheim in November. ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1185
Fine Chrysanthemum Showing
The fine showing of chrysanthemum a feature in the garden of Mr & Mrs B. H. Constable, Dillon Street. Grown under a frame, they are screened from the heat of the day from February and are also sheltered from the rain. Mrs Constable has been a keen... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1186
Official Opening Bully
John Valk, one of the smallest members of the Rawhiti Hockey Club, is watched by club-mates during the season's official opening bully at Nelson Square on Saturday. He was matched against Molly Pickering. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1187
After the Dedication Ceremony
Members of the Marlborough Pipe Band collect their drums at the conclusion of the uniform dedication ceremony. During the formal dedication they were stacked and draped with a flag in front of the dais.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1188
60-year-old Resident
Blenheim has gained a new resident in Mrs Beatrice Jeffs, who has come from Dunedin to make her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs E. A. Jeffs, of Edith Street. Just before Easter Mrs Jeffs celebrated her 90th birthday and she is shown... View Full Record
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2016.027.1189
Presentation to Leader
The Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon K. J. Holyoake, receiving a salt and pepper set from the managing director of Dominion Salt Ltd., Mr P. J. Skellerup, to mark this visit to the Lake Grasmere saltworks yesterday. Accompanying the Messrs Ho... View Full Record
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2016.027.1190
Party Leader Impressed
The Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. K. J. Holyoake and the member for Marlborough, the Hon. T. P. Shand, inspecting a strike of sub-clover in the drought-afflicted Lake Grassmere area yesterday. Mr Holyoake was impressed with the strike of... View Full Record
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2016.027.1191
Time Out for A Chat
With early morning preparations almost competed these racing men take time off for a chat about the day's prospects. From left: Messrs Stan Martin (Wanganui), Bill Fowler (Stratford), Sam Bryce (Otaki) and Don Campbell (Auckland). Listening in i... View Full Record
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2016.027.1192
Brian Sadd to Box Professionally
Shortly to turn professional with a few bouts in NZ in prospect and a two-year stint in the UK and on the Continent planned, is the outstanding Marlborough boxer, Brain Sadd. He expects his professional licence to be issued within a few days. Sad... View Full Record
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2016.027.1193
Opening of Golf Season
A group of members of the Marlborough Golf Club photographed before participating in the season's opening match at Fairhall on Saturday afternoon. Back row from left: Mrs D. Herd (caterer, A. E. Cresswell (president), Mrs J. D. Laird and Mrs C. P... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1194
Race Form in the Rain
Today's typical race-goers - reading race form under sheltering umbrellas. This couple, determined to make the best of the day are Mr & Mrs N. Henderson of Blenheim.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1195
Mutton for Overseas Vessel
A sling of mutton being taken on board the overseas vessel, Port Lincoln, which commenced loading at Picton this morning. The mutton was brought from the Freezing Works on trucks. The slings were laid on the truck decks before loading to eliminat... View Full Record
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2016.027.1196
Marlborough Cup Presented
Mrs J. F. Broughan, wife of the Marlborough Racing Club president, presents the Marlborough Cup to Mr T. P. Jennings, trainer of the Cup race winner, Ultimate. Mr Jennings accepted the trophy on behalf of the owner Mr B. V. Bodle, of Masterton... View Full Record
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2016.027.1197
Church Extensions Completed
Extensions to St. Barnabas' Anglican Church, Springlands, have now been completed and the additions are to be dedicated by the Bishop of Nelson, the Rt. Rev. F. O. Hulme-Moir, at a special service in the Church on Sunday. The church has been extended... View Full Record
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2016.027.1198
New Flood Pumping Station
Lifting the last of the three massive pump units into position at the Marlborough Catchment Board's new flood pumping station at Dillon's Point. The station is part of a major drainage scheme which will improve much of the low-lying land in the ar... View Full Record
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2016.027.1199
Port Lincoln at Picton Wharf
The Picton railway wharf was a scene of major activity this morning when loading at the overseas vessel, Port Lincoln, commenced. Here she is seen at the wharf with trucks bringing her cargo alongside.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1200
Hazards All Around Them
Hazards are rife in almost any occupation as Mr & Mrs M. A. Harris and Christopher Bruce learned when Mr B. Furse, of Wellington, shows them around the Industrial Safety Exhibition which opened in the Masonic Hall yesterday. Here they show interes... View Full Record
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2016.027.1201
Marlborough Produce for U.K.
For the first time in 20 years, Marlborough primary produce is being loaded in an overseas vessel for direct shipment to the U. K. Yesterday The Express paid a visit to the Picton Wharf and Freezing Works and watched the operation of transferring fro... View Full Record
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2016.027.1202
Marlborough Produce for U.K.
Frozen mutton being stacked neatly far down in the Port Lincoln's forward hold as sling after sling full of carcasses are transferred from trucks on the wharf. See neg # 1544,1546, 1545, 1547, 1550... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1203
Marlborough Produce for U.K.
Trucks are shown awaiting loading at the Freezing Works. A fleet of trucks is involved in the shuttle service between works and wharf. See neg # 1544,1546, 1545,1547, 1550... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1204
Marlborough Produce for U.K.
Up and Into the vessel's hold goes a sling of cased apples, soon to be sold on the U. K. market. See neg # 1544,1546, 1545,1547, 1550... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1205
Marlborough Produce for U.K.
Apples form a big part of the Port Lincoln's cargo. They are expeditiously handled by fork-lift apparatus from the lorries, set on the wharf and swung from there into the ship's hold. See neg # 1544,1546, 1547, 1550... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1206
Never-Ending Marathon
Rather like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, large ships seem to be the subject of a never-ending painting marathon. The Port Lincoln, loading at Picton, is no exception. Here some of its crew are seen patch-painting her bow.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1207
No Glory in This Job
Taking racehorses around is not all glory and glamour - especially early in the morning before a race meeting. Here Wally Hamilton, of Stratford, carries out one of the more mundane tasks ..... cleaning out a stable.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1208
Morning Warm Up
Mr R. C. Blenkhorn, of Levin, leads two of his horses back to the stable after their early morning warm-up at Waterlea racecourse.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1209
Reason to be Pleased
These lads have every reason to look happy - they won Marlborough's premier Boy Scout trophy at the Easter camping competition, contested by 11 scout patrols from all points of the district. From 2nd Troop, from left Back: Paul Bush (patrol secon... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1210
Noted Tenor Revisits District
Mr Dan Foley, concert singer of world renown and New Zealand's greatest Irish tenor, has been one of the best liked figures on and off the professional stage. His ready assistance to worthy causes has widened his circle of ardent admirers. A form... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1211
Finish of the Blenheim Stakes
Graewyn finishes strongly after gaining an unchallenged position in the home turn in the Blenheim Stakes, feature event on the second day of the Marlborough Racing Club's meeting. Lesparre leads the rest to second place.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1212
Manager and Selector
Photographed at the combined Golf Associations annual meeting were Mr E. E. Pankhurst (left), secretary of the Marlborough District Golf Association and manager of the combined districts Freyberg Rosebowl team and Mr E. R. Coote, president of the Nel... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1213
Hurdlers on their way at Waterlea
The field taking the first hurdle in the Wairau Hack Hurdles Handicap this morning. The event was won by Haytime, with Pitlochry second and Mananui third. ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1214
Win to Pilot Light
Pilot Light (right) heads Lightning Boy by 1/2 a length to win the Richmond Brook Handicap, first leg of the T.A>B. double at the third day of the Marlborough Racing Club's meeting yesterday. See neg # 1558 ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1215
Win to Pilot Light
Mrs J. F. Broughan, wife of the president, presents the trophy to Mr R. C. McKenzie, owner of Pilot Light See neg # 1557 ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1216
Anglican Men's Society Conference
Photographed this morning at the 42nd annual conference of the Anglican Church Men's Society: From left) Mr H. Seddon Hills, honorary national secretary; Rt Rev. E. J. Rich, Assistant-Bishop to the Primate of New Zealand and chairman of the Societies... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1217
Girl Guide Visitor
The provincial commissioner for Girl Guides in Marlborough, Miss J. Clunies-Ross, greets a Guide visitor from Denmark, Miss Lilli Christopherson (left) on her arrival in Blenheim yesterday afternoon. Miss Christopherson, on an exchange visit, will... View Full Record
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2016.027.1218
Airlift of 200 head of Cattle
Looking something like a big fish about to swallow a meal, a Bristol Freighter aircraft of Straits Air Freight Express Ltd, is shown at Woodbourne yesterday afternoon taking on a load of about 400 head of calves for the North Island market. The ca... View Full Record
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2016.027.1219
House in Miniature
One of the interesting exhibits at the Come to Blenheim Association's Centennial doll show, being held in the Town Hall, is a 43-year-old, elaborately furnished dolls' house. The house with its 4 rooms. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1220
Many Features at Doll Show
Tables and tables of beautifully dressed dolls, some of considerable age are drawing many visitors to the Come to Blenheim Association's Centennial doll show in the Town Hall. Here Mrs M. A. Craven and her daughter Julie admire an exhibit which is... View Full Record
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2016.027.1221
Pageant Day at Omaka
R.N.Z.A.F. Vampires which thrilled with precision stunting in close formation. ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1222
Pageant Day at Omaka
Precision top dressing by Aerial Work Marlborough Limited, showed commercial aviation in its most colourful role.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1223
Pageant Day at Omaka
The Lilac Marching Team demonstrates another form of precision manoeurving... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1224
Rugby Season Opens
The long-striding Moutere and Marlborough representative winger, P. Mulloy, is halted in a dash for the line by his opposing number, J. Jones, in the final stages of an opening senior competition match between Moutere and Waitohi, played at Spring Cr... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1225
Aero Club's Domine Aircraft
This twin-engineed De Haviland Dominie aircraft attracted considerable interest at the Marlborough Centennial Air Pageant on Saturday. It was recently purchased by the Marlborough Aero Club and will be used for an air taxi service.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1226
Pageant Day at Omaka
An emergency parachute which accidentally opened could have spelt disaster had it entangled one of the four Christchurch Parachute Club members who made a "stick-jump". It is seen floating free beneath one of the jumpers. 1573 A. Miss Valeri... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1227
Pageant Day at Omaka
A highlight for the many children was being bombed with sweets from low level.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1228
Pageant Day at Omaka
The low-level fly-past of Marlborough Aero Club, Gliding Club and Aerial Work Marlborough Ltd. aircraft following the official opening of the Centennial air pageant was one of many spectacular events on the programme... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1229
Education Board Meets in Blenheim
Members of the Wellington Education Board and officers photographed shortly before their meeting at the Bohally School yesterday. Front Row (from left) Messrs G. Matthew (Wellington), V. J. Cottle (horowhenua); S. C. Hyndman (Marlborough) chairman... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1230
Civic Reception
The Chairman of the Wellington Education Board, Mr S. C. Hynhman, of Blenheim, speaking at the civic reception held in the Board's honour at the Borough Council Chambers yesterday. Next to Mr Hyndman is the Mayor, Mr E. P. Meachen and the town cle... View Full Record
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2016.027.1231
2000 Sheep Converge on Bridge
A line of 2000 merinos from Muller Station made a spectacular sight as they crammed their way on to the narrow overbridge at Seddon on Sunday afternoon on their way to the trucking yards. They were on the last leg of a 6 day drive down the Awatere... View Full Record
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2016.027.1232
Kaikoura Suburban School is Well Equipped
The new pool which friends of the Kaikoura Suburban School have provided for the children is shown. Some of the finishing work is still to be completed, but the pool will be in use for the coming summer. In the background are the dressing sheds an... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1233
Big Mob of Sheep on Highway
The lead sheep of a mob of 2000 merinos which were driven down from the Muller Station over the past week nearing Seddon on Sunday afternoon, when they were taken to the trucking yards for railing to the Picton Freezing Works. This photo shows the... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1234
Councillor on Inspection Tour
Members of the Kaikoura County Council took time off during their monthly meeting to carry out a short inspection tour. They area shown here inspecting the County rubbish tip, about which there had seen some recommendations by the health inspect... View Full Record
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2016.027.1235
Impromptu Performance
William Clauson the popular ballad singer, won many new "fans" in the children's ward of the Wairau Hospital this morning. The ward's schoolroom was packed with children and other patients for his half-hour impromptu performance. Here he sings... View Full Record
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2016.027.1236
Development in Seventeen Valley
A large area of eroded unproductive hill country in the Seventeen Valley, part of Lakeview Station, midway between the overbridge at Riverlands and the foot of Weld Pass, is being sown to clovers and grass. Deep scours up to 15ft deep are being le... View Full Record
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2016.027.1237
Vapour Patterns in the Sky
A wandering jet aircraft paint white vapour trail patterns in the sky over the coast to the east of Blenheim yesterday afternoon. Framed in this Seymour Square setting they made an attractive picture.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1238
Erosion Scars "Ironed" out; Pasture Sown
Before and after views of development work being carried out on Lakeview Stations, Riverlands. Large areas of deep scars, ruts and under-runners honeycombing the southern slopes of the Seventeen Valley are being worked by heavy machinery and sown to... View Full Record
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2016.027.1239
Erosion Scars "Ironed" out; Pasture Sown
Before and after views of development work being carried out on Lakeview Stations, Riverlands. Large areas of deep scars, ruts and under-runners honeycombing the southern slopes of the Seventeen Valley are being worked by heavy machinery and sown to... View Full Record
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2016.027.1240
Red Cross Centenary
Car trips around the district with Red Cross members are a highlight in the week for Amersfoote Home residents. Here a number are seen about to start on a trip. The International Red Cross celebrates this year the centenary of its founding. One... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1241
Musical "Expression"
William Clauson, the American Ballard singer and guitarist, puts "expression" into his music during his half-hour impromptu programme for Wairau Hospital patients yesterday. His concert in the College Hall last night drew a particularly responsive... View Full Record
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2016.027.1242
Red Cross Centenary
Two members of the "wheelchair brigade" select their week's reading from library books taken around the Wairau Hospital by Red Cross volunteers. From left: Mrs R. Watson, Mr M Wiffen, Mrs O. L. Watson and Mr L. B. Miller See neg # 1587 & 1590... View Full Record
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2016.027.1243
Red Cross Centenary
Mrs E. P. Meachen, Miss M. L. Stevenson and Mrs P. E. Fenwick, Red Cross members, pack garments for overseas relief purposes. This is just one of the multitude of tasks undertaken by the organisation. See neg # 1587 & 1589... View Full Record
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2016.027.1244
Improved Service
Automatic load-shedding equipment recently installed by the Marlborough Power Board at its Murphy's Road station is improving water heater service to consumers. Formerly water heaters were switched off by time clocks when heavy loading was expecte... View Full Record
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2016.027.1245
Unusual Design for House
This house on "stilts" being constructed in Kaikoura's Torquay Street is attracting considerable attention. It is sited on a small section and its elevation enables a clear view to be obtained of the broad sweep of the Kaikoura Bay. Much house... View Full Record
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2016.027.1246
Enthusiasm - The Keynote
Enthusiasm - that is the keynote to David Bishell's attitude to his sport, motor cycle racing. And from a rank amateur for yours ago he has progressed to be among the top local riders. At Easter Bishell brought home the Ultra-Lightweight Grand Pri... View Full Record
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2016.027.1247
R.S.A. Tribute
Mr W.J. Perkins, president of the Marlborough R.S.A. places a wreath on the War Memorial during Saturday's Anzac Day service.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1248
ANZAC Day Service, Blenheim
The guest speaker at the Blenheim Anzac Day service on Saturday, Mr D. W. Russell, O.B.E., with the president of the Marlborough R.S.A., Mr W. J. Perkins and the mayor, Mr E. P. Meachen. The service, held in beautiful weather had probably the larg... View Full Record
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2016.027.1249
At Servicemen's Cemetery
This photo was taken in the Servicemen's Cemetery during the brief service which followed the main Anzac service.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1250
Opening of W.D.F.F. Conference
Mrs E. Challies, Marlborough provincial president of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers, speaking at the opening of the inter-provincial conference in Blenheim this morning. From left: Mrs K. Wilson, a Dominion vice-president, and the Hon. T.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1251
Mayor Opens Red Cross Sales
The Mayor, Mr E. P. Meachen, makes the first purchase of Red Cross Society souvenir covers in Blenheim this morning. Each envelope sold earns 1d for the local branch. The covers will be sold all through May and Red cross Society stamps will be on... View Full Record
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2016.027.1252
Advance Warning of Flood Danger
The Branch River is deep and swift running at this point about 2 miles above the main highway. This is where the new water level recorder has been constructed. see neg #1602 - 1604... View Full Record
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2016.027.1253
A matter of Importance
A very important section of the mornings business - members of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers collect a cup of tea before the official start of the inter-provincial conference which opened in Blenheim this morning.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1254
Advance Warning of Flood Danger
A view of the Marlborough Catchment Board's new water level recording station on the Branch River. Several others are to be constructed in the Wairau River catchment area. see neg #1600, 1603 - 1604... View Full Record
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2016.027.1255
Advance Warning of Flood Danger
Mr M. Healy left, engineering assistant and Mr P. A. Thomson, Marlborough Catchment Board assistant engineer, prepare to install the transmitting unit which will pass water level data in code on a toll circuit from the new water level recording on th... View Full Record
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2016.027.1256
Advance Warning of Flood Danger
Mr M. Healy returns up the water level recording station's well shaft after checking float equipment. see neg #1600, 1602 & 1603... View Full Record
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2016.027.1257
1700 Sheep Return to Their Homes
Part of a draft of 1700 sheep photographed nearing their homes at Omaka yesterday morning. The sheep, 900 from the estate of T. O'Connor, Omaka and 800 belonging to Mr A. F. Coulter, Brookby are turning down the Brookby Road after being grazed out fo... View Full Record
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2016.027.1258
1700 Sheep Return to Their Homes
The 2 drovers Messrs M. J. O'Connor (right) and B. A. Maher, who handled the drive. The sheep were brought down from the Glenroy early last week and the droving started last Thursday from 12 miles above the Wairau Valley township. All told the sh... View Full Record
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2016.027.1259
Recital by Young Artists
Angela and Michael Shaw, who are to present a concert in the Town Hall tomorrow night, photographed at the piano this morning with Mrs J. Allport, Angela's accompanist for the performance. Formerly of Blenheim, the 2 arrived by air last night and... View Full Record
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2016.027.1260
Milk Treatment Station Progressing
Good progress is being made on the new milk treatment station at the corner of Redwood Street and Alabama Road. Started early in the New Year, the contractors, T. H. Barnes & Co Ltd., expect to finish the 27,000GBP building about October. This... View Full Record
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2016.027.1261
Building Well Under Way
Good progress is being made on the new milk treatment station at the corner of Redwood Street and Alabama Road. Blenheim's new milk treatment station is fast taking shape as barrow-load after barrow-load of concrete is poured into the boxing. S... View Full Record
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2016.027.1262
They're Safe - And They Know It!
These "tame" wild ducks should have nothing to fear tomorrow, the opening of the "season" - and they seem to know it. They live on Lake Rotoiti, a game reserve and as their picture indicates, they show an inquisitive interest in the affairs of hum... View Full Record
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2016.027.1263
Birch Hill Lime Quarry
A view of the quarry face being worked by the Birch Hill Lime Company. The clean white rock has been tested 98.6 per cent, pure. See neg # 1615... View Full Record
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2016.027.1264
Members at W.D.F.F. Conference
Members of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers at the inter-provincial conference which was held in Blenheim this week... View Full Record
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2016.027.1265
Lime Crushing Factory
The Birch Hill Lime Companies factory at the Wye, where the hard limestone is crushed to a flour-like powder. The product has proved extremely suitable in the Wairau Valley and other areas.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1266
Weighing-In for Lower Grade Rugby
Seven-year-old Peter Hayward, of Woodbourne, waits to be weighed at the Rugby Union's weighing-in on Saturday morning. Nearly 500 boys from the 5th to 8th grade were weighed. Taking down the weights is Mr S. A. Good, while standing behind Peter... View Full Record
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2016.027.1267
Centennial Golf Championship
These low handicap players were photographed at the second tee at Fairhall during the Marlborough District Golf Associations 72-hole centennial amateur stroke championship, played at the weekend. From left: A. E. Cresswell, president of the Marlbo... View Full Record
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2016.027.1268
Marlborough Marksmen Win Against Nelson
M. Elvy left and J. Hansen 97 each. Fired over 300, 500, and 600 yards they were the Milroy Shield (Marlborough 973 points, Nelson 940) Paynter Memorial Cup (Marlborough 941, Nelson 918) and the Tantrum Rose Bowl (Marlborough 913, Nelson 909). ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1269
Marlborough Marksmen Win Against Nelson
W. Samson - 100 Fired over 300, 500, and 600 yards they were the Milroy Shield (Marlborough 973 points, Nelson 940) Paynter Memorial Cup (Marlborough 941, Nelson 918) and the Tantrum Rose Bowl (Marlborough 913, Nelson 909). The following were a... View Full Record
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2016.027.1270
Marlborough Marksmen Win Against Nelson
K. Norton - 98 Fired over 300, 500, and 600 yards they were the Milroy Shield (Marlborough 973 points, Nelson 940) Paynter Memorial Cup (Marlborough 941, Nelson 918) and the Tantrum Rose Bowl (Marlborough 913, Nelson 909). The following were aw... View Full Record
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2016.027.1271
Golf Winner
J. P. Beggs, who won the intermediate section of the Marlborough District Golf Association's 72-hole centennial amateur stroke championship at Fairhall during the weekend.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1272
Golf Winner
The Triple Links Hall was almost filled today by farmers attending the conference organised by the Marlborough Branch of Federated Farmers. The conference is to last 2 days.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1273
Illegal and Dangerous
This mallard drake ended his days in the Pollard Park sanctuary yesterday - his beak caught in a rabbit trap baited with grain and set in the shallow water of the stream where children often paddle. The Blenheim police would be delighted to meet t... View Full Record
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2016.027.1274
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2016.027.1275
Whale Chasers Taking Shape
Two speedy whale chasers, similar to those used in Cook Strait by the Tory Channel whalers, are being built in Picton for the Norfolk Island and Bryon Bay Whaling Company. One is being constructed at Mr R. C. Carey's boatyard and the other at Mr A... View Full Record
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2016.027.1276
Whale Chasers Taking Shape
Two speedy whale chasers, similar to those used in Cook Strait by the Tory Channel whalers, are being built in Picton for the Norfolk Island and Bryon Bay Whaling Company. One is being constructed at Mr R. C. Carey's boatyard and the other at Mr A... View Full Record
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2016.027.1277
Soft Drink Manufacturers Meet
Some of the members present at the conference which was attended by over 100 delegates and their wives. The conference will end tonight. See neg # 1629... View Full Record
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2016.027.1278
Soft Drink Manufacturers Meet
Mr V. Carrington, president, speaking at the annual conference of the dominion Association of Carbonated Water and cordial Manufacturers, which opened at Picton this morning. At the left is Mr W. Holdsworth, while at the right are the mayor and ma... View Full Record
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2016.027.1279
Y. F. C. Stock Judging
A Friesian cow undergoes a very thorough inspection by entrants in the Young Farmers' Club national stock judging competition, being held at the Showgrounds today. The competition has drawn competitors from many centres in the North and South Isla... View Full Record
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2016.027.1280
Young Farmers Compete in National Contest
Two of many competitors who travelled considerable distances to take part in the Young Farmers Club national stock judging competition are Messrs D. Buchanan of Oroua, near Fielding. They were photographed studying their judging sheets this morni... View Full Record
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2016.027.1281
Young Farmers Compete in National Contest
Two of many competitors who travelled considerable distances to take part in the Young Farmers Club national stock judging competition is Mr R. Allen, of Middlemarch. They were photographed studying their judging sheets this morning. See neg #... View Full Record
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2016.027.1282
Mucosal Precautions
Through the disinfectant race at Blenheim Showgrounds this morning goes Mr A. Fleming, of Craigneuk, Seddon, one of the young farmers attending the national Y. F. C stock judging contest. Under the guidance of the inspector of stock, Mr J. A, Mill... View Full Record
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2016.027.1283
Prominent Marlborough Marksmen
Two prominent Marlborough riflemen on the mound at the Vernon Range during the Marlborough versus Nelson match on Saturday. On the left is J. K. Lovell, who tied for first place in the New Zealand Belt at Trentham in February and E. M. Taylor, a... View Full Record
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2016.027.1284
Apple Pies Galore
26 Apple pies prepared and baked with all the skill of their makers could muster, formed the local "field" when the Blenheim section of the NZ Apple and Pear Board's apple pie contest was judged yesterday. The local "field" lined up "at the barrie... View Full Record
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2016.027.1285
Apple Pies Galore
The judges of the Blenheim section of the NZ Apple and Pear Board's apple pie contest seem pleased with this entry.- one of 26 which were judged in the Women's institute rooms yesterday. From left: Mrs M. Boston, Mr F. Ford and Mrs H. V. C. Cox ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1286
Y. F. C. Stock-Judging Winners
Eastern Southland team members turned on a highly-creditable performance in the national Y.F.C. stock judging contest in Blenheim yesterday. W. G. Kerr, of Wendon (centre), won the individual championship and with it the Bank of New South Wales Sh... View Full Record
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2016.027.1287
Principals in 13,450 GBP Deal
The 3 people most directly concerned with the sale and purchase at this morning's public auction of a 593-acre farm in the Waihopai Valley, which changed hands for 13,450GBP. From left: Mr N. E. Mathews (vendor), Mr T. A. McDonald (auctioneer for... View Full Record
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2016.027.1288
Interest and Oblivion
Some show interest, others are apparently oblivious to proceedings during yesterday's auction of a Waihopai farm. These men were part of the attendance of about 100 for the sale when a 593 - acre property changed hands at 13,450 GBP.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1289
Preparing Plan for Action
Members of the Marlborough Search and Rescue Organisation work out their plan of action for this weekends exercise in the Avon Valley area. Photographed at the Blenheim Police Station last night are from left: Mr W. A. Hood Deerstalkers' Associ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1290
"To Bear True Allegiance"
Taking the oath of allegiance, the final step before joining the N. Z. Regular Force, at the Blenheim Army Office, yesterday afternoon, are from left, Messrs I. C. McFarlane, R. C. Quarterman and M. J. Booker. Messrs McFarlane and Booker are to tr... View Full Record
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2016.027.1291
Sea Threatens Highway
One section of the State Highway and main trunk railway which is threatened by encroachment of the sea is shown. This is a section between the Kahutara River and Goose Bay. Here the railway line runs through a semi-tunnel provided to give protecti... View Full Record
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2016.027.1292
Spot the Error (No prize)
There is no prize for spotting the error on this signpost near the Blind River Railway Station Hint: VEIW... View Full Record
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2016.027.1293
Making Crayfish Traps
Storms along the Kaikoura coast can be costly in terms of lost crayfish traps. But from supplejack and fencing wire new ones are manufactured, and here, at the fishing village at Goose Bay, south of Kaikoura, Messrs Peter Rayner and Dick Stevens,... View Full Record
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2016.027.1294
Forwards Jump for the Ball
Forwards of the combined Hurunui-Marlborough team mix it with Cantabrians packmen in yesterday's picnic Rugby match at Kaikoura. The light-hearted match was won by the Combined team by 34 points to 15.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1295
A Year in America
17 year old Miss Deirdre Hood, of Blenheim, who is to spend a year in the U.S.A. under an American Field Service International Scholarship.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1296
Youthful Archaeologists At The Bar
A party of youthful archaeologists from Christchurch working under the direction of Dr Roger Duff, director of the Canterbury Museum, open trenches in ground excavated some time ago and prepare to break new ground on the site of the moa hunters' camp... View Full Record
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2016.027.1297
Youthful Archaeologists At The Bar
Dr Duff and 14-year old Barry Eames inspect one of the early finds - a fragment of moa bones See neg # 1652... View Full Record
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2016.027.1298
"Buster"
David (Buster) Eyles is reputed to be the youngest archeologist of New Zealand. The 4 year old son of Mr A. M. Eyles, assistant education officer of the Canterbury Museum, he is a member of the Christchurch party excavating the moa hunters' camp a... View Full Record
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2016.027.1299
Breaking New Ground
Mrs A. M. Eyles, wife of the assistant education officer of the Canterbury Museum and 14 year old Virginia Gray, carefully trowel a new excavation face opened on the site of the moa hunters camp at Wairau Bar. They are members of the Christchurch... View Full Record
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2016.027.1300
Pallet Loading of Fruit
Fruit, loaded on pallets, rolls into an articulated truck on "cargon" trolleys at the New Zealand Apple and Pear Board's Spring Creek depot. The pallet loading system, recently introduced at the depot, cuts handling time by 3/4.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1301
Vintage Vehicle For Parade
This Dennis truck, thought to be of 1913 vintage, is to be restored by Marlborough Transport Ltd. and will be one of the attractions in the Centennial parade later this year. It was purchased by the firm about 1945 when it was mounted with portabl... View Full Record
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2016.027.1302
Carrots For Rabbits
Carrots are being harvested by the ton on Mr I. C. Harris's property, Murphys Road, this week. They are to be used as poison baits by Marlborough Rabbit Boards. From 6 acres Mr Harris expects a yield of about 275 tons. Rabbit Boards will use 200... View Full Record
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2016.027.1303
Miss Howard in Blenheim
Miss Mabel Howard, Minister in Charge of Social Security and Child Welfare, discussing the possible establishment of a Child welfare office in Blenheim with the Mayor, Mr E. P. Meachen. At the left is her secretary, Mr E. P. Rogers.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1304
Proof that She's An "Old Woman"
"I'm and old woman now ... and this proves it" chuckled Miss Mabel Howard, Minister in Charge of Social Security, yesterday. She had just cashed her first universal superannuation order - GBP 4/14/3 - at the Blenheim office of the Social Security De... View Full Record
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2016.027.1305
Keeping the Road Open
A grader clears a way for Traffic through the Shingle Fans at Kekerengu this morning. Men are working continuously on this stretch of road to keep the traffic moving.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1306
Slips Close Railway Line
One of the many slips, caused by the torrential rain, which blocked the railway line north of Kaikoura this morning. At Picton over 6 1/2 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, Tua Marina 5 inches, A few miles out of Kaikoura the gauging was 6 inches.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1307
Commemorative Medal
A special centennial commemorative medal has been struck by the Marlborough Competitions Society for presentation at the Societies 11th annual festival which opens on Monday. The medal features the Centennial of Marlborough and the dates.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1308
A Very Important Moment
Miss Shirley Grant, one of the debutantes presented at the Marlborough College Ball last night, makes a curtsey before Sir Charles Burns., K.B.E, O.B.E. and his daughter, Miss M. M. Burns... View Full Record
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2016.027.1309
At the College Ball
One of the many happy parties which attended the Marlborough College Ball last night. From left: Mr L. Saunders, Misses P. Bennett and F. Hutson and Mr N. Hall... View Full Record
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2016.027.1310
Debutantes Presented at Marlborough College Ball
Debutantes presented to Sir Charles Burns, K.B.E., O.B.E. and his daughter Miss M. M. Burns, at the Marlborough College Ball last night. Back Row From Left: Miss Janet Gilchrist, Claudia Powell, Daphne Harris, Juliana Harris, Lynette Rowberry, An... View Full Record
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2016.027.1311
"On the Ball"
"Follow Up" is a football cry, but it could well have applied in this basketball game between Old Girls and Macks on Saturday. "On the Ball" here are from left: J. Manning, Old Girls, P. Gibbons, Macks; G. Hoar, Old Girls and E. Fissenden, Macks.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1312
Backstage at the Competitions
There is always great activity back stage during the Marlborough Competitions week. Seen here making final preparations in a dressing room are Patricia Ewart, Gillian Taylor, Jo-Anne Mitchell and Mrs C. V. Ritchie. See neg # 1672 ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1314
On the Way Out
Jack Bence, with his opponent, Max Steyne, securely caught, attempts to deposit him outside the ring during Saturday's professional wrestling in the Town Hall. Mr Norm Smith, the referee, intervened on behalf of Steyne. A crowded house saw an ent... View Full Record
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2016.027.1315
Backstage at the Competitions
Watching an item from the wings are Lauree Fowler, Patricia Beatson and Elizabeth Burns. See neg # 1670 ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1316
Gutted by Early Morning Fire
Owned by the Estate of C. P. O'Sullivan and occupied by Mr T. P. O'Sullivan and his sister, Miss S. M. O'Sullivan, this house in Redwood Street was gutted by fire this morning. Fireman are seen here completing their task shortly after the blaze wa... View Full Record
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2016.027.1317
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Anne Sweney, Hokitika tap, under eight years. See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1318
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Lynette Jarman, Christchurch, seann triubhais, 8 - 10 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1319
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Stella Sweney, Hokitika tap, 10 - 13 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1320
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Julie Laird, Blenheim, clog dance, over 12 years, open skipping dance; Irish hornpipe, over 12 years. See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1321
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Pam Wiblin, Blenheim, local sword dance, under 12 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1322
Address to Rotary Club
Dr Daniel Yu-Tang Lew, the counsel General in New Zealand for the Republic of China, who addressed the Blenheim Rotary Club yesterday during his first visit to Marlborough... View Full Record
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2016.027.1323
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Frances Spencer, Blenheim member of the winning team of four in the Scottish Foursome event See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1324
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Gaylia Hunt, Lower Hutt, Classical Ballet, under 8 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1325
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Fayne Fowler, Blenheim, Open character Story See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1326
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Rosemary Jordan, Christchurch, toe dance, 13 to 16 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1327
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Christine Knight, Blenheim, operatic championship, under 12 years, national character dance, 10 to 13 years; song and dance, 10 to 13 years. See Ne... View Full Record
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2016.027.1328
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Frances Ann O'Sullivan, Blenheim, Skipping dance, under 8 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1329
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Monette Patterson, Blenheim, Platt Cup for speech classes, 12 to 14 years. See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1330
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Barbara McDougall, Picton, Competitions Society Scholarship for most promising performer in fancy dress, under 12 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1... View Full Record
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2016.027.1331
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Wendy Stichbury, Blenheim, Stephens Cup for speech classes 10 to 12 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1332
Praise for Local amateur Wrestlers
Revenge was sweet for Max Steyne during his wrestling contest against the talkative Texan, Jack Bence, on Saturday. While Bence obviously enjoyed whirling Stryne in a giant swing he did not find the aeroplane spin in which Steyne hoisted him nearl... View Full Record
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2016.027.1333
Praise for Local amateur Wrestlers
Revenge was sweet for Max Steyne during his wrestling contest against the talkative Texan, Jack Bence, on Saturday. While Bence obviously enjoyed whirling Stryne in a giant swing he did not find the aeroplane spin in which Steyne hoisted him nearl... View Full Record
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2016.027.1334
Praise for Local amateur Wrestlers
Enjoying a taste of life on an Air Force station, 39 members of No. 23 A.T.C. (Nelson) Squadron are in camp at Woodbourne this week. This afternoon they were inspected by the Air Member for Personnel, Air Commodore Turner, O.B.E. The lads arriv... View Full Record
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2016.027.1335
Dancing Competitions
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Nigel Wilson, Timaru, freeman Cup for boys' Irish jig and Highland fling, under 12 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1336
Dancing Winners
Dancers who won their sections at the Marlborough Competitions Societies competitions yesterday. Lauree Fowler, Blenheim, Beverley Gibbon Cup for character story, 13 to 16 years See Neg # 1674 - 1678 and 1680 - 1689... View Full Record
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2016.027.1337
Cubs Visit Air force Station
Two Redwoodtown Group Wolf cub packs - 28 boys with their leaders, Mesdames R. W. Hallett and D. Anderson - toured a number of the establishments at the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne on Tuesday. The highlight of the afternoon for the lads was a c... View Full Record
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2016.027.1338
Visit by Air Commodore
Air Commodore, C. A. Turner, O.B.E., Air Member for Personnel, visited the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne briefly yesterday afternoon to inspect members of No. 23 A.T.C. (Nelson) Squadron and meet careers masters who are touring the Station this week... View Full Record
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2016.027.1339
Teachers Meet Air Commodore
Air Commodore R. J. Cohen, C.B.E., A.F.C., Assistant-Chief of Air Staff, visited the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne yesterday to meet career masters who inspected the establishment this week. Air Commodore Cohen address them informally on the oper... View Full Record
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2016.027.1340
Earthquake Damage
One of the most extensively damaged buildings at Picton following Friday night's earthquake was the Terminus Hotel. Major cracks appears in its internal and external walls and a section of the road on its Foreshore frontage has been barricaded off... View Full Record
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2016.027.1341
Earthquake Damage
One of the most extensively damaged buildings at Picton following Friday night's earthquake was the Terminus Hotel. Major cracks appears in its internal and external walls and a section of the road on its Foreshore frontage has been barricaded off... View Full Record
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2016.027.1342
Patricia Shaw
Patricia Shaw, 10 year old daughter of Mr & Mrs |Jack Shaw of Auckland, formerly of Blenheim, who made a promising debut in competition work at the Marlborough Competition Societies centennial festival at Blenheim this week. She gained 5 first pla... View Full Record
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2016.027.1343
Section of New R.S.A. Club in Use
About 1/2 of the new section of the R.S.A. Club will be in use for the first time tonight. The rest will progressively be brought into use as completed. This week the remainder of the old building will be demolished to make way for the second stage o... View Full Record
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2016.027.1344
Hotels Internal Damage
Large sections of ceiling plaster fell down and some archways in the halls were damaged at the Terminus Hotel during Friday night's earthquake. It was only part of the extensive damage the building suffered. An area of ceiling which lost large pa... View Full Record
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2016.027.1345
Section of New R.S.A. Club in Use
About 1/2 of the new section of the R.S.A. Club will be in use for the first time tonight. The rest will progressively be brought into use as completed. This week the remainder of the old building will be demolished to make way for the second stage o... View Full Record
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2016.027.1346
Section of New R.S.A. Club in Use
Large sections of ceiling plaster fell down and some archways in the halls were damaged at the Terminus Hotel during Friday night's earthquake. It was only part of the extensive damage the building suffered. One of the archways which cracked unde... View Full Record
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2016.027.1347
Cemetries In Tidy State
The Upper Wairau Cemetery, near Renwick, which for many years was over-grown with needs and grasses, has been cleaned up for the cemetery trustees by Marlborough County Council employees. The work occupied several days and was facilitated by the u... View Full Record
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2016.027.1348
Holds the Reins Again
Mr G. W. Washington, one of the most successful players Marlborough has produced, is again president of the Marlborough Rugby Union. He was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr E. R. Clarkson. Between 1929 and 1932 Mr Was... View Full Record
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2016.027.1349
Lifetime of Service in Canvastown
Mrs Rose Ball and her successor at the Canvastown store, Mr A. E. Healy. After 46 years at the Canvastown Store 78 year old Mrs Rose Ball, one of the districts best known and most popular personalities, has sold out to Mr A. E. Healy (also of Canv... View Full Record
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2016.027.1350
Carried His last Passenger
Mr A. W. (Bill) Gibbs, of Nelson, who made his final service trip as a New Bros. motor coach driver yesterday. He joined Emms Motors - which operated a Takaka-Nelson service in 1926 and transferred to Newman Bros. when it purchased the concern 2 y... View Full Record
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2016.027.1351
Holy Trinity Church to be demolished
The Holy Trinity church, one of Picton's most picturesque buildings, which will soon be demolished to make way for a new church. The present church building was consecrated on Trinity Sunday, 1863.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1352
Retiring Officer Farewelled
Mr M. A. Johnston, retiring district valuer, Marlborough (right) and Mrs Johnston chat with Mr W. G. Hadley, inspecting valuer, South Island, at yesterday's farewell function. Mr Johnston, worked as a musterer in the Mt. Cook area on leaving schoo... View Full Record
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2016.027.1353
Modifications to Freighter
L.A.C. M. J. Willis (left) and L.A.C. D. Hutchby working on modifications to the wing of a Bristol Freighter at the Woodbourne, R.N.Z.A.F. Station repair depot this morning. This was one of the phases of station work which was inspected by visitin... View Full Record
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2016.027.1354
Pressmens' Visit to Woodbourne
Press and broadcasting representatives who visited the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne, today. From left: Messrs R. Annabell (Free Lance), P. Bruton (Dominion), M. Turner (NZ Broadcasting Service), J. S. Murphy (Free Lance), L. A. Barrett (Manawatu... View Full Record
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2016.027.1355
March Past at Woodbourne
Group Captain A. P. Gainsford, D.S.O., D.F.C., A.F.C., taking the salute during the march past at the Queen's Birthday parade, Woodbourne, yesterday ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1356
Still Spry at 92
Mrs H. D. Vavasour--still spry and quick-witted in spite of her 92 years--is visiting Mrs A.H. Goyder, Nelson Street, today. She is the widow of an early Marlborough pastoralist and still resides at Ugbrooke, near Seddon, which her late husband began... View Full Record
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2016.027.1357
Three Stages of Rongotai
The Evolution of New Zealand's Central Airport The evolution of Rongotai Aerodrome into a major central airport is nearing completion 11 years after the field was closed to trunk services pending reconstruction. In 1929 Rongotai was the Dominio... View Full Record
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2016.027.1358
Bristol Freighters
Bristol Freighters No negative numbers. ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1359
Golden wedding couple
Golden wedding couple No negative numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1360
Oil Experts at Picton
Oil Experts at Picton No negative numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1361
Railway Shunting
Railway Shunting No negative numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1362
Saltworks Copy
Saltworks copy No negative numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1363
Thomas' Aug 1959
Thomas' Aug 1959 No negative numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1364
C.W.I. Celebrates Jubilee
Chatting before the opening of the Marlborough Federation of Country Women's Institutes 25th jubilee which was held at the Masonic Hall yesterday. From left: Mrs H. L. Gane, Federation secretary; Mrs E.P. Meachen, Mayoress; Mrs M.E. Markwick, Domi... View Full Record
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2016.027.1365
Long Service Awards Presented
Recipients of long service awards and good conduct awards at yesterday's parade the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne. Back row from left: Cpl. F. J. Prosser, L. A. C. I. Davies, Sgt. A. Lake and Cpl. J. Cornet. Front row: Flt. Sgt. E. S. Collins,... View Full Record
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2016.027.1366
Indoor Bowls Rinks Finalists
An R.S.A. team narrowly beat a Springlands team to win the Marlborough rinks indoor bowling championship at Blenheim on Saturday. Mrs L. Purches playing a bowl on one of the final heads. See neg #1722... View Full Record
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2016.027.1367
Indoor Bowls Rinks Finalists
An R.S.A. team narrowly beat a Springlands team to win the Marlborough rinks indoor bowling championship at Blenheim on Saturday. The two teams which competed the final: Back row (Springlands): Miss G. Low, Mrs L. Purches, L. Purches, A. G. Webb... View Full Record
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2016.027.1368
Collie Dog Trials at Meadowbank
The scene at the Marlborough Collie Dog Trial Club's annual trials this morning as sheep are brought into the race ready for a competitor. The trials are being held at Meadowbank, Taylor Pass. First event in Marlborough Dog Trials The first event... View Full Record
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2016.027.1369
Forwards In Action
Marlborough forwards follow the ball from a line-out. From left: T. Jeffries (captain), L. Adams, A. Schultz, P. Hammond... View Full Record
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2016.027.1370
Close to Scoring
P. Mulloy comes close to scoring for Marlborough during the second half of yesterday's match against Wellington. A promising run ended when Mulloy was forced out a yard from the corner.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1371
Collie Dog Trials at Meadowbank
The scene at the Marlborough Collie Dog Trial Club's annual trials this morning as sheep are brought into the race ready for a competitor. The trials are being held at Meadowbank, Taylor Pass. Roy, owned by Mr J. Taylor, of Blenheim, goes through... View Full Record
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2016.027.1372
County Officials Confer at Kaikoura
Members of the Kaikoura and Awatere County Councils, the Kaikoura River Board and the Kaikoura Hydatids Committee, conferred in Kaikoura yesterday on problems affecting the two counties. This group was photographed outside the Kaikoura County Office... View Full Record
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2016.027.1373
Whalers 200th whale July 1959 X7 No neg numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1374
Rugby Reps 1959 No neg numbers... View Full Record
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2016.027.1375
Medallion Winners
Miss J Loveday (left), winner of a bronze medallion as top candidate in the typewriting section of the Chamber of Commerce commercial examination last year and Miss E. Marsden, winner of the silver medallion and "Blenheim Scholar" award as top candid... View Full Record
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2016.027.1376
The Brigades Executive in Blenheim
The United Fire Brigades Association's executive is meeting in Blenheim today. The photo taken outside the Blenheim Station this morning, shows the members of the executive as follows: from left: Chief Fire Officer N. G. Buick (Palmerston North),... View Full Record
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2016.027.1377
Press Well Accommodated
If the Marlborough Rugby Union faces accommodation problems at Lansdowne Park with the British Isles game approaching, at least the press are assured of a first rate view. From the newly-constructed pressbox on the western bank what is practically... View Full Record
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2016.027.1378
Press Well Accommodated
If the Marlborough Rugby Union faces accommodation problems at Lansdowne Park with the British Isles game approaching, at least the press are assured of a first rate view. From the newly-constructed pressbox on the western bank what is practically... View Full Record
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2016.027.1379
Pie Experts on their way
Marlborough competitors in the Nelson-Marlborough area final of the Apple and Pear board's apple pie contest photographed shortly before they left for Nelson yesterday. The district final is being held in the Sport's hall, Nelson, today and tomorr... View Full Record
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2016.027.1380
New Assistant Mistress For College
The president , Mr G. R. Kerr and members of the Marlborough College Parent-Teacher Association welcomed the new senior assistant-mistress, Mrs L. L. Booth at their meeting last night. She is a graduate of the University of Liverpool, where she ga... View Full Record
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2016.027.1381
About to Take the Test
Traffic Officer W. P. Gibson fills in the necessary forms before Mr W. J. Elvy, aged 83, a former president of the Marlborough Automobile Association, takes his test as an over 70 year old driver. Over 200 are to be tested before the end of this m... View Full Record
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2016.027.1382
Unloading the days catch
Unloading the day's catch from the trawler Jean at the Kaikoura wharf. Commercial fisherman report good catches along the Kaikoura coast over the past few days - if one is prepared to work long hours. Most of the fish caught off Kaikoura is proces... View Full Record
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2016.027.1383
Teeming with wildfowl
Wildfowl have returned to Lake Elterwater. Autumn and early winter rains have refilled the lake which for months was bone dry as a result of the prolonged drought. The return of water to the lake and the advent of the shooting season sent thousan... View Full Record
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2016.027.1384
State Highway Landmark
Hard up against the State Highway just north of the hapuku Bridge, this huge bluegum tree has become a landmark for motorists, and a picturesque one it makes, with a backdrop of the snow covered Kaikoura ranges. In a less tree conscious community,... View Full Record
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2016.027.1385
Thriving Holiday Resort
Ten years ago there was hardly a building at Kaikoura's South Bay, a popular holiday and fishing resort. Now there are hundreds of bachs, cottages and fishermans huts there, with many more under construction. There is also a store. There are sever... View Full Record
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2016.027.1386
Publicity for the Centennial
A photograph reproduction of the coloured poster prepared by the Marlborough Centennial Association and given wide distribution through out New Zealand. It urges holiday makers to "follow the sun" to "golden Marlborough".... View Full Record
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2016.027.1387
End-of-day clouds Over Woodbourne
Late afternoon clouds provided a pleasing back-drop when The Express photographer visited Woodbourne R.N.Z.A.F. Station recently. The photo of the control tower was taken at 4.45pm a red filter being used to intensify the cloud effect.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1388
In Front Of the Judge
Competitors in a spaniel class line up in front of the judge at the Marlborough Kennel Clubs' championship show. Held on Saturday, the show was highly successful.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1389
Ploughman to Represent Marlborough
C. Q. Corlett, of Fairhall, winner of the Atlantic Silver Plough qualifying event at the Marlborough Ploughing Association's Centennial match on Saturday. He will participate with 21 other winners of qualifying events from all parts of New Zealand... View Full Record
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2016.027.1390
Happy Winner
The happy winner of the Marlborough Provincial final of the New Zealand Apple and Pear Board's apple pie contest, Miss D. M. Jordan, of Woodbourne. The Marlborough final was judged at Nelson last week. Miss Jordan will compete in the National fin... View Full Record
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2016.027.1391
Scramble Winner
Tommy McCleary, of Christchurch, winner of the N.Z. 350 cc motor-cycle scramble championship at Tua Marina on Saturday, shown leaving one of the hills at speed. Christchurch riders took all the major placings in the event.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1392
Gun Club Champions
Winners of the Marlborough Provincial Gun Club championships photographed following the presentation of trophies on Saturday. From left: M. I. Boyce (Amberley) double rise championship, P. A. Matheson (Hutt Valley) single rise championship and W.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1393
Girls Life Brigade Colours Dedicated
The Chaplain to the 2nd Blenheim Company of the Girl's Life Brigade, the Rev. R. S. Miller, on Sunday, dedicated the colours of the St. Ninians units of the G.L.B. Cadets which form the company. After the service, Mr Miller, inspected the units.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1394
Best Ploughed Plot
P. McCullum, of Rapaura, who completed the best ploughed plot at the Marlborough Ploughing Association's centennial match, on Saturday. He also won the Junior Atlantic Ploughing Class and the special trophy for the most points in all ploughing. ... View Full Record
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2016.027.1395
Plough Nearly 100 Years Old
The British firm that made this plough nearly 100 years ago is still making them - and they are used to win world championship ploughing matches. This Ransomes plough, which was on display at the Marlborough Ploughing Association's match on Saturday... View Full Record
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2016.027.1396
Vegetable Producers Annual Conference
The New Zealand Vegetable Producers' and Growers' Federation annual conference was opened at the Masonic Hall by the Member for Marlborough, the Hon. T. P. Shand this morning. Some of those attending the conference.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1397
Vegetable Producers Annual Conference
The New Zealand Vegetable Producers' and Growers' Federation annual conference was opened at the Masonic Hall by the Member for Marlborough, the Hon. T. P. Shand this morning. The official party at the opening ceremony were from left: Mr D. E. Wi... View Full Record
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2016.027.1398
Atill Attracts Amateur Prospectors
Wakamarina Valley, which thronged with men in the gold rush days of the 1880s, still attracts its share of amateur prospectors. Fossicking along the river bed, they quite often make small finds of gold brought to light by winter floods. Two who we... View Full Record
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2016.027.1399
Small Community at remote Kikiwa
Remote Kikiwa is assuming a populated appearance with a row of 6 attractive staff houses for Kikiwa power sub-station employess fronting the road. See neg # 1753... View Full Record
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2016.027.1400
Small Community at remote Kikiwa
A section of the massive electrical installation which has brought a small community of State Electricity Department employees to the area. See neg # 1752... View Full Record
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2016.027.1401
A Ribbon For the Winner
Tommy McCleary (second from right) receives from Mrs Lyford, wife of the Marlborough Motorcycle Club President, Mr R. C. Lyford (with cap), the ribbon denoting victory in the National 350 cc scramble event at Tua Marina on Saturday. At the right i... View Full Record
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2016.027.1402
Youthful Champion
At 13, Brian Luke must be one of the youngest bowling tournament winners in New Zealand. Playing with Tangi MacDonald, who is better known in Rugby circles, Brian won the Marlborough Indoor Bowling Associations centennial pairs tournament recently... View Full Record
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2016.027.1403
N.Z. Vegetable & Produce Growers Executive
The new executive of the N.Z. Vegetable and Producers Federation, elected at the annual conference of the Federation in Blenheim Yesterday. Seated from left: Messrs H. O. Wilson (Pukekohe), D. H. Butcher (vice-president) Christchurch, W. O. Rousse... View Full Record
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2016.027.1404
Hall Packed for Anglican Dinner
Some of the 600-odd members of the Anglican community who attended the second stewardship campaign dinner held in the Marlborough College Hall last night. Over 1300 attended the dinners which were held on two nights because no local hall was large en... View Full Record
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2016.027.1405
It's a Goal!
Q. Taylor (right) shoots for goal - and succeeds - against Nelson in this morning's game in the Maadi Cup hockey series. In close support is A. Yarrall. The ball is already past Nelson's goalie, L. Quinton, and an unidentified defender in the foregro... View Full Record
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2016.027.1406
Back in Blenheim After 20 Years
Walter Neal, of Blackball, and formerly of Blenheim, came back to participate in the Centennial ploughing match. He had not ploughed here in the past 20 years. He has not lost the art, shown by the fact that he gained second place in the open class f... View Full Record
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2016.027.1407
Nelson Ploughmen at Marlborough
Five ploughmen from Nelson competed in the Marlborough Ploughing Association's Centennial match. From left: B. V. Snow, R. T. Bright, F. J. O'Connor, D. McDowell, A. T. Higgins. Snow and O'Connor, using a horse team, shared first place in the Farme... View Full Record
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2016.027.1408
President and Secretary
The worries and cares of the president and secretary of any organisation are many and varied. There was no exception in the case of the Marlborough Ploughing Association's match last Saturday, but Mr Evan Fairhall, president (left), and Mr Barry Mill... View Full Record
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2016.027.1409
General Weir Reviews Boy Entrants
General Weir presents Sergeant Boy Entrant L. W. Fitzmaurice with the Air Board Trophy for the greatest aggregate of points. Boy Entrants at the R.N.Z.A.F. Boy Entrant School at Woodbourne could well be proud of the Service they had chosen as a ca... View Full Record
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2016.027.1410
General Weir Reviews Boy Entrants
The Chief of the General Staff, Major General C. E Weir, yesterday reviewed a graduating course of Boy Entrants at Woodbourne. He is shown inspecting the young men on parade. Accompanying him is Flight Sergeant Boy Entrant J. S. Fountain, who is shor... View Full Record
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2016.027.1411
General Weir Reviews Boy Entrants
A Flight of Boy Entrants at the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne, passing before the saluting base at the Station yesterday afternoon during the graduation parade. The salute was taken by Major General C. E. Weir, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., Chief of the Gen... View Full Record
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2016.027.1412
A Few Yards to Marlborough
P. Hammond, Marlborough hooker, breaks clear with the ball at his toes to gain a few yards during the representative Rugby fixture between Marlborough and Golden Bay-Motueka on Saturday. Golden Bay-Motueka won 11-3.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1413
To Be Inspected by C.A.S.
Studying map reading under Flight Lieutenant B. Scott are Cadets G. Grimstone, D. Leonard and A. Knowles. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal M. F. Calder, C.B., C.B.E., is to inspect the Marlborough College Cadet Battalion on Thursday aftern... View Full Record
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2016.027.1414
To Be Inspected by C.A.S.
Flight Sergeant P. Burke instructs a group in rifle drill. From left: Cpl. R. Tester and Cadets G. Snow, M. Prain, A. Pillans and G. Holland The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal M. F. Calder, C.B., C.B.E., is to inspect the Marlborough Colleg... View Full Record
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2016.027.1415
Maadi Cup Districts Hockey Team
The Maadi Cup districts hockey team which is to tour New South Wales and Queensland for four weeks. The team will leave New Zealand next month. Back row: M. Caldwell (Buller), H. Aynsley (West Coast), Q. Taylor (Marlborough), L. Worthington (West Co... View Full Record
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2016.027.1416
Farmers Conference Opens
The Agriculture Section of Federated Farmers opened its two-day annual national conference at the National Party Rooms, Blenheim, this morning. Delegates at their tables See neg # 1771... View Full Record
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2016.027.1417
Farmers Conference Opens
The Agriculture Section of Federated Farmers opened its two-day annual national conference at the National Party Rooms, Blenheim, this morning. From left: Mr G. A. Nutt (Christchurch), senior vice-chairman, Mr F. C. C, Carr, Rapaura, president of... View Full Record
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2016.027.1418
National Party Rally
A section of those who attended the Blenheim National Women's Club rally, held at the Masonic Hall today. See neg # 1774... View Full Record
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2016.027.1419
National Party Rally
Over 100 women attended the Blenheim National Party Women's Club rally held at the Masonic Hall today. The Hon. T. P. Shand, Member for Marlborough is shown speaking during the official opening. At left is Mr C. W. Martin, National Party candid... View Full Record
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2016.027.1420
Chief of Air Staff in Blenheim Yesterday
The Air Vice Marshal inspecting a guard of honour of A.T.C. Cadets at the Marlborough College Cadet Battalion parade yesterday afternoon. see neg # 1777 and 1778... View Full Record
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2016.027.1421
Chief of Air Staff in Blenheim Yesterday
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal M. F. Calder, C.B, C.B.E., chats with R.S.A. members at the new R.S.A. Club rooms last evening. From left: Mr R. E. Cocklin, president of the Brevet Club, Air Vice Marshal Calder, Mr W. J. Perkins, R. S.A... View Full Record
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2016.027.1422
Chief of Air Staff in Blenheim Yesterday
Air Vice-Marshal M. F. Calder, C.B., C.B.E., chats with Cadet Peter Lancaster while inspecting the Marlborough College Cadet Battalion yesterday. see neg # 1774 and 1775... View Full Record
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2016.027.1423
Formally Introduced at Annual Ball
Three young members were formally introduced to the president of the Victoria League, Mrs J. D. Young, at the annual ball held at the Masonic Hall last night. They are photographed here with the official party. Misses Johanna Reid, Rosemary Pyne... View Full Record
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2016.027.1424
And There's the Bid . . .
Selwyn Toogood, radio personality, picks up a bid at last night's auction at the Town Hall. With proceeds in aid of Blenheim Youth Club, the entertainment marked the opening of Wright Stephenson & Co Ltd's new service shop in Market Street.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1425
"18th Century Callroom Scene"
Members of the Victoria League Young Contingent, 'resplendent in period costume, performed the gavotte, an 18th Century dance at the Victoria League Ball last night. Here the bewigged ladies curtsy to their powered-haired, lace cuffed gallants.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1426
TopHouse Hotel, link with pioneering days, may have to close
The cob-walled Tophouse hotel, historic link with the early pioneering days of the northern South Island and scene of a sensational double murder which stirred the whole country 65 years ago, may soon close its doors. In the best traditions of hos... View Full Record
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2016.027.1427
TopHouse Hotel, link with pioneering days, may have to close
The massive fireplace is the dominating feature of the lounge - a friendly room possessing time-worn comfort. In the lower left corner of this picture is a section of the long table which used to serve as a bar in the old days. The cupboard in wh... View Full Record
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2016.027.1428
TopHouse Hotel, link with pioneering days, may have to close
In the early days TopHouse was an important survey centre and only two years ago members of the Blenheim Historical Society found the peg near the ruins of the old hut from which in the 1840s surveyors shot their rounds of angles to the many landmark... View Full Record
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2016.027.1429
TopHouse Hotel, link with pioneering days, may have to close
Homely and warm, the kitchen's interest centres on the pioneer-type wood and coal range, shown complete with cat at hearth. See neg# 1783 - 1786... View Full Record
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2016.027.1430
Showed Other Marlborough Sports How It's Done
Marlborough Men's hockey representatives have enjoyed supremacy in the northern part of the South Island for some years. Last week they retained the Maadi Cup by going through the annual tournament unbeaten. Back row: Mr R. Bascand (selector-mana... View Full Record
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2016.027.1431
Omaka Buildings on the move
The 6000-square-foot messing block built at Omaka Aerodrome during World War II. It has been purchased by the Marlborough Racing and Trotting Clubs and is to be moved to the Racecourse in the near future. see neg # 1789... View Full Record
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2016.027.1432
Omaka Buildings on the move
The St. Mary's Boy Scout Group section of a dormitory wing which is to be moved to a site by trailer on Saturday see neg # 1788... View Full Record
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2016.027.1433
Difficult Job Well Done
A start was made on Saturday with the topping of the 2 big elm trees in front of St. Mary's Church, Maxwell Road. Because of the danger of falling branches to the public, and also to the toll cables for the North Island and the South, which pass a... View Full Record
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2016.027.1434
Scout Hall Moved to New Site
The 600-square-foot section of a former Air Department building, purchased by the St. Marys Scout Group for use as a hall, was successfully moved from Omaka to Church property in Maxwell Road on Saturday. Transported by the Gill Construction Co. L... View Full Record
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2016.027.1435
Cub Tourney Winners
The Marlborough Wolf Cub annual Handball tournament held at St. Pat's Hall, Blenheim, on Saturday, was won by the Blenheim Group's number 2 team. Cub packs from many parts of Marlborough took part. Here the winning team is seen following the final... View Full Record
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2016.027.1436
Preparing for Conference
The annual conference of the New Zealand Federation of Country Girls' Clubs opened at Picton this afternoon. Delegates registering at the Regent Theatre this morning, See neg # 1794... View Full Record
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2016.027.1437
Preparing for Conference
The annual conference of the New Zealand Federation of Country Girls' Clubs opened at Picton this afternoon. Members of the Dominion executive make a last-minute programme check with their president, Miss N. Burnside, of Balcultha, From left:... View Full Record
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2016.027.1438
Final Rush as End of Month Approaches
With the end of the month fast approaching, the motor registration branch of the Blenheim Post Office is working at pressure. Again this year the majority of motorists have left their annual pilgrimage to the motor vehicles registration office, in... View Full Record
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2016.027.1439
Final Rush as End of Month Approaches
A few of this mornings early customers. From left: Messrs H. Miller, E. V. Harris and B. K. Gamble see neg # 1795... View Full Record
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2016.027.1440
Holds All the Titles
Robert Sheridan, who has been "knocking at the door" for several seasons, has at last established an irresistible claim as Marlborough's top table tennis player. By winning the 3 closed provincial titles last weekend, he has achieved what is proba... View Full Record
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2016.027.1441
Improving Golfer
13 year old John Orr, who first played golf last year, has spectacularly reduced his handicap as a member of the Marlborough Golf Club this season. Beginning the season on 23 he has whittled it down to 12 and could be reduced again in the near fut... View Full Record
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2016.027.1442
Checking the Script
Bill Mitchell, producer of "Waiting For Gillian", the Marlborough Repertory Societies forthcoming production, check the script with 2 of the leading characters, Trevor Harle and Audrey Green, at last night's rehearsal. The play will open its four-... View Full Record
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2016.027.1443
Major Sewerage Project
The sewer main being laid on the eastern side of Redwood Street if the beginning of the Blenheim Borough Council's 150,000GBP sewerage extension project. Under the project the first stage of the new sewerage treatment plant will be constructed and... View Full Record
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2016.027.1444
Prizes for the Winners
Valuable prizes lined up on His Majestry's Theatre stage in preparation for the final of the Centennials Talent Quest last night.... View Full Record
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2016.027.1445
Visit from Leading Film Critic
Miss Catherine De La Roche (left) with her Blenheim host, Mrs A. C. Nathan of George Street. A leading film critic, Miss De La Roche was the guest of the Blenheim Film Society at its meeting last night. She arrived in Blenheim yesterday morning a... View Full Record
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2016.027.1446
Linehan Takes the Floor
Even the potted plants at Barry's Hotel are not safe when Barry Linehan takes the floor. With him is Brigid Lenihan , photographed soon after their arrival in Blenheim yesterday for today's matinee and evening performances of their variety show, "... View Full Record
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2016.027.1447
Mail and Supplies for French Pass
Mr D. F. Graham, French Pass mail contractor, unloads supplies at Mr Henry Brown's residence, Elaine Bay. Some of the goods are destined for Mr Roy Archer, Tuna Bay, who called at Mr Brown's jetty in his launch. See Neg # 1805... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1448
Mail and Supplies for French Pass
Blowouts and punctures are not infrequent. This stop was caused by a sharp stone penetrating a tyre on the Ronga Saddle. See Neg # 1804... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1449
Historical Society Display
The first of the Marlborough Historical Societies displays is now on show in one of the glass cases provided in the Blenheim Municipal Library for the purpose. It is a collection of Maori artifacts loaned by Mr H. S. Timms, of Howick Road. Here 2... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1450
Repertory Production
The Hon. William Bule (Ray Swingler) remains debonair under the questioning by the law in the persons of a Police Sergeant (Fred Cockram) and a Constable (Kevin Hall). They are 3 of the characters in the Marlborough Repertory Societies latest prod... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1451
Unique Meeting of Court Registrars
A unique meeting of 3 former registrars of the Supreme Court, Blenheim, and the present holder of that office took place yesterday. From left: Mr O. T. Grattan, formerly of Napier, who is the new registrar; Mr J. T.A. Beaumont (registrar from 1945... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1452
Scratch Man
M. P. Stapp, the Marlborough Golf Club's leading player, whose handicap was reduced from one to scratch after a brilliant round of 69 at Fairhall during the weekend. Stapp is the only scratch golfer in Marlborough... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1453
S.I. Rabbit Boards' Assn. Began 24 Years Ago
Mr A. H. Goyder, of Blenheim, who was responsible for the first move on the setting up of the SI. Rabbit Boards' Association. The S.I. Rabbit Boards' Association comprising 138 of the 143 boards operating on the South Island opens its annual confe... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1454
Cheque Presented By Jaycee
The presentation cheque for GBP1212/18/10 handed over to the Marlborough Centennial Association by Blenheim Jaycee last night. The sum represents the proceeds from the Marlborough Industries Fair held in March. The document has a detachable cov... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1455
Cheque Presented By Jaycee
The presentation cheque for GBP1212/18/10 handed over to the Marlborough Centennial Association by Blenheim Jaycee last night. The sum represents the proceeds from the Marlborough Industries Fair held in March. The document has a detachable cov... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1456
Important People Off-Stage
They are not seen on the stage in "Waiting for Gillian", but they are important people in the Marlborough Repertory Societies latest production, which opens its 4 night season in the Town Hall tomorrow. From left: Mr R. Weymss (electrician), Mrs R... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1457
No Rest for the Rabbits
With a twinkle in his eye and wearing a rabbit's tail jauntily on his lapel, 75 year old Mr Walter Cameron, of North Otago, who farms the 100,000 acre "Otematata" Station, entered another year in his long struggle against rabbits - a struggle in whic... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1458
Leading Characters
Gillian (Diana Evans-Roberts) and James (Trevor Harle) the leading characters in the Marlborough Repertory Societies production "Waiting for Gillian", which opens its 4 night season at the Town Hall tonight... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1459
Rabbit Boards' Conference
Mr H. H. Vavasour, chairman of the Redwood Rabbit Board and vice-chairman of the Marlborough Rabbit Board's Council and Mr R. C. Grigg, a member of the Redwood Rabbit Board, run through the agenda shortly before the South Island Rabbit Board's Associ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1460
Grocers' Stores Help Plunket Society
Blenheim and Marlborough good Housekeeping Bureau grocers' stores recently co-operated in a scheme whereby stores of this organisation donated part of the proceeds from the sale of certain goods to a special fund to help the Plunket Society. Mrs H... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1461
Marlborough Woman Impressed by English Hockey
"A real eye opener" was Miss M. E. Woolley's description of the standard of women's hockey in England. Miss Woolley, who recently returned from a 5 month tour overseas, during which time she accompanied the New Zealand women's hockey team, is bubbli... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1462
Scene of Building Activity
Seddon School is the scene of major building activity as the contractor is, Airey Bros., of Blenheim, make a start on additions and improvements which will cost in the vicinity of GBP8500.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1463
Royal Mail on Its Way
Another consignment of Royal Mail - plus passengers and supplies for settlers - about to leave Rai Valley for French Pass. The mail and passenger service is operated by Mr D. F. Graham, formerly of Blenheim.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1464
Garage at French Pass
The garage and Service station recently opened at French Pass by Mr D. F. Graham. On-the-spot garage and servicing facilities have been made necessary by the completion of the French Pass road, which has introduced motorised transport to the form... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1465
D'Urville Island Mailman
Popular member of the French Pass - D'Urville Island community is Mr Turi Elkington, who runs the once-weekly mail service from French Pass around the Island and who also has a special freight and passenger service. He is shown here at the jetty in G... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1466
For Bowlegged Cowboys!
What manner of beast is this that carries its legs in parentheses? The bow-legged steer is a feature on the property of Mr L. C. Leov, Greville Harbour, D'Urville Island. Its defect is a congenital one.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1467
Post Office Looks Like Church
Havelock's Post office has had many stories told about it. The steep gables give it the appearance of a church and that is what the stories are about. It is said that away back in the 1870s a post office was to be built at Havelock and a church so... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1468
New Building For Motor Camp
Lifted bodily from its foundations and transported from Waipuna Street, off the Old Renwick Road, this hutment type dwelling has been added to the permanent buildings at the Marlborough A.A. motor camp in Blenheim. The large overhang was counterbalan... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1469
On The Job Inspection
Mr J. Palmer (left), who arrived in Havelock last Christmas from overseas and immediately saw the need for motels, looking over the motel plans with one of the builders, Mr D. E. Wratt. Mr Wratt is also chairman of the Havelock Town Advisory Committe... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1470
Havelock's "Famous" School
Havelock's school, has three claims to fame - it is one of the oldest in the district (77 years), the great atom scientist Lord Rutherford learnt to read and write there, and it has practically no playing area for its pupils. The girls play games on... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1471
Modern Motels For Havelock
Foundations for a block of modern motels are being prepared on the above site at Havelock, which overlooks the harbour. The five-acre area which has been purchased by Havelock Garden Motels Ltd., was a wilderness with fern and blackberry up to 10ft i... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1472
Derelict Shops to Disappear
A rear view of the shops, one of which is on stilts, with Reservoir Creek running directly under it. Few people using the shop realised that under the floor was a 12ft drop into water. Because they spoil an otherwise picturesque view of Havelock H... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1473
Derelict Shops to Disappear
Because they spoil an otherwise picturesque view of Havelock Harbour from the site of the new motels, Mr J. Palmer, of Havelock Garden Motels Ltd., has purchased the block of shops shown , which many years ago were owned by Girlings, of Blenheim. Gir... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1474
To Play in Blenheim - World-Class Players In Australian Badminton Team
Brian Baxter - product of student coaching classes. Players of world-class are included among members of the Australian badminton team which will play in Blenheim next Wednesday, July 15. While the local players are not expected to provide real... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1475
Judging at Poultry Show
Judges were set a difficult task at the Marlborough Poultry Association's Centennial Show at the Town Hall today. Here Mr. R. J. Mitchell, of Christchurch, is seen judging in the heavy breeds section. Mr Mitchell is president of the South Island Poul... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1476
ISOLATED D'URVILLE Settlers Seek Roading for Island
As picturesque as anything in Marlborough Sounds is Port Hardy, with beautiful sandy beaches and rewarding fishing. A tramp from Port Hardy to Greville Harbour (about 2 1/2 hours) is thoroughly recommended. Mails and newspapers once a week and the... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1477
ISOLATED D'URVILLE Settlers Seek Roading for Island
Roads would be a big thing for the Island, says Mr L. C. Leov, Greville Harbour settler. Mails and newspapers once a week and then only if the weather lets the launch make the journey - and isolation, always isolation. this is the lot of the settl... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1478
ISOLATED D'URVILLE Settlers Seek Roading for Island
The quiet waters of Greville Harbour, towards the Mill Arm beyond the boulder bank (the navigation channel for which is now marked by beacons as a result of yachtsmen getting into difficulties), offers sheltered anchorages and unspoiled bushclad face... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1479
ISOLATED D'URVILLE Settlers Seek Roading for Island
Greville Harbour lies on the western shore of D'Urville Island and is rich in Maori history. On the sand bar which separates the harbour from the freshwater lagoon in the foreground, many relics of Maori occupation are periodically recovered. The bea... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1480
ISOLATED D'URVILLE Settlers Seek Roading for Island
Drums of cable are being unloaded from Mr Turi Elkington's launch at Greville Harbour. Mr L. C. Leov, owner of the property, is to install a hydro-electric system. Mails and newspapers once a week and then only if the weather lets the launch make... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1481
Essay Competition Prizewinners
Victoria League Essay Competition The president of the League, Mrs J. D. Young, is shown addressing the gathering. Seated are the judges, Mr H. Oldham, Mrs M. K. Bartlett and Miss K. Hilliard. Individuals and events which make up Marlborough's... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1482
Essay Competition Prizewinners
Victoria League Essay Competition Individuals and events which make up Marlborough's chequered history over the past 100 years were dealt with this year by the entrants in the annual essay contest conducted by the Victoria League in Marlborough. ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1483
New Boy Entrants Arrive
Nine South Island boys on Saturday joined 31 youngsters from the North Island to form a new course for the Boy Entrant School at Woodbourne. The South Islanders arrived at Blenheim by rail-car and are shown awaiting transport to Woodbourne. Fro... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1484
Road Cyclists Under Way
Marlborough road-cyclists on Saturday raced from Okaramio, the seniors to Havelock and return, and the B grade riders to Rocky Creek and return. Starting off in the photo is D. Glennie, competitor B grade event, while awaiting the signal from the... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1485
Primary School Table Tennis
Leading players in the first Marlborough primary school's table tennis championship played in Blenheim on Saturday were Noel Williams (Wairau Valley), Lorraine McKay (St. Marys), Andrea Perry (Bohally) and Billy Cochram (Bohally). Noel won the boy... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1486
C.W.I. Gold Badge to Mrs A. E. Cresswell
Long service to the C.W.I movement in Marlborough was honoured at the Dominion annual meeting at Timaru this morning when Mrs A. E. Cresswell, of Spring Creek, was presented with the C.W.I. Gold Honours Badge. A member of the Spring Creek C.W.I. f... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1487
Trouble for the Halfback
Coming around the scrum fast, these Marlborough forwards gave the Golden Bay - Motueka backs a hard time in the 6th grade representative Rugby fixture at Lansdowne Park on Saturday.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1488
A Million-to-one shot
The odds against such an occurrence must be considerable but Blenheim golfer Stan Moore can produce evidence is the result of a million-to-one shot by Mr Moore recently. After driving from the fifth tee at Pollard Park Mr Moore was amazed to see h... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1489
Australians in Seymour Square
Members of the touring Australian badminton team spent yesterday sightseeing around the district. Here they are in Seymour Square shortly after their arrival by air from Wellington. From left: J. S. Russell, Mrs Russell, Mrs J. Twining and C. R... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1490
B Grade Cyclists Await Start
Awaiting the start at the B grade road-cycling event at Okaramio on Saturday were these youthful competitors. From Right: J. Kotlowkski, P. James, L. Jacques, D. Glennie, K. O'Sullivan, M. Meyer and E. Freeth. The event was won by Glennie... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1491
Whale Stranded at Kekerengu
High and dry on the beach at Kekerengu this humpback whale came ashore about a week ago. It has been inspected by many people some of whom have carved their initials on its back and on the ridges of its underside. That Cupid is at work, even in... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1492
Priests Anniversary Celebrated
The Rev. Father W. J. Walsh, parish priest at Kaikoura for the past 10 years, yesterday celebrated the silver jubilee of his ordination. He is shown here after the Solemn High Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart with (left) the Rev. Father L. C... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1493
First two-storeyed State Houses
Blenheim's first two-storeyed, double unit State houses are nearing completion on the new Lucas Street subdivision. When completed shortly they will bring the total of occupied Sate houses in that area to 8. There are 70 sections available for bui... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1494
50 years of Married Life
Mr and Mrs W. Hutson, of Dillon's Point Road, who yesterday completed 50 years of married life. Both are extremely active and are enjoying to the full their retirement in Blenheim, where they came from Wellington 12 years ago. Their golden jubi... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1495
Commanding the Field
Set on a hill in a residential area some distance from the runway, Wellington Airports control tower commands a view of the whole area. In the foreground is the western edge of the field.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1496
Unique in New Zealand
The covered walk-ways, still being completed, which make Wellington Airport unique in New Zealand. Passengers are exposed to the elements for only a few yards as they board or leave their aircraft.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1497
Rongotai - Bound
The Mayor of Blenheim, Mr E. P. Meachen, with Captain H. E. Boyes (left) and Captain K. A. Beattie, inspects the case of Delicious apples which S.A.F.E. dispatched this morning under the care of Me Meachen to the Mayor of Wellington... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1498
Pride of N.A.C. Fleet
The pride of National Airways Corporation, City of Wellington, flagship of the Viscount fleet, in an embarking bay at Wellington Airport, this morning. In the background is one of her sister Viscounts, City of Auckland.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1499
WELLINGTON AIRPORT'S NEW FACILITIES
A fleet of small tractors make light work of shuttling luggage wagons between aircraft and the Airport terminal building. see neg # 1858 - 1861... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1500
WELLINGTON AIRPORT'S NEW FACILITIES
The terminal building's check-in counters which were used for the first time yesterday. see neg # 1858 - 1861... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1501
WELLINGTON AIRPORT'S NEW FACILITIES
A view of the Airport's attractively appointed cafeteria see neg # 1858 - 1861... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1502
WELLINGTON AIRPORT'S NEW FACILITIES
The main section of the Airport terminal building. As well as N.A.C. offices it contains a restaurant, banking facilities and even a T.A.B. branch see neg # 1858 - 1861... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1503
Milk Treatment Station Progressing
Construction of Blenheim's new milk treatment station, sited at the corner of Redwood Street and Alabama Road, is progressing at a steady rate. Started early in the New Year, the GBP27,000 building should be opened about October.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1504
First Into Rongotai
Passengers boarding the aircraft which yesterday made the first scheduled Douglas flight between Woodbourne and Wellington Airport for almost two years. The aircraft was the first passenger-carrying Dakota to land at the new Rongotai.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1505
Business Area Visitor
Parking in the business area was no problem for this cheeky gull this morning. He simply alighted on a bicycle in a Market Place stand, quite oblivious to passers-by. A minute or two later he transferred to the footpath and strolled along, appa... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1506
Menace To Business Premises
Lyell Creek, which flows directly behind Kaikoura's shopping centre, has caused the Kaikoura Businessmen's Association some concern in recent months, especially since it overflowed into the West End some months ago. The above photograph, taken fro... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1507
Whalers' Mother Ship Tuatea Celebrates
The Tuatea, mother ship of the Tory Channel whaling party, gave a show of bunting on Tuesday as she headed for the whaling factory with the 200th whale for the season lashed to her side. The tail of the whale can be seen against the side of the vesse... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1508
Season's 200th Whale Harpooned
The Tory Channel whalers have broken all records with their catch this season. The previous best tally for the season was 183 whales taken last year. This year that figure was bettered a week ago, and on Tuesday the party achieved a long awaited feat... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1509
Replacement Sought
Blenheim is not the only Marlborough centre which is agitating for a new Post Office. Kaikoura residents are hoping for a replacement for the township's old Post Office which, as well as being rather small for present-day needs, is too far from the b... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1510
Distinguished Scout Visitor
Guest visitor at the annual meeting of the Marlborough Boy Scouts Association last night was Mr A. W. V. Reeves, of Wellington, Commissioner in charge of Handicapped Scouts, Lone Scouts and Island Territories. He is seen here chatting with local acti... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1511
Site for Bitumen Store
The cleared site for the Highways Construction Ltd. bulk bitumen store which is to constructed shortly on the north-east corner of the Grove Road-Nelson Street intersection. The Islington Bridge is seen in the background.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1512
Whaling in the Strait
Tory Channel Men Make a Fine Team The team who man the chasers and the lookout located at the entrance to Tory Channel. Back row from left: Joe Perano, Gilbert Perano, Harry Kenny, Peter Perano. Front row from left: Johnny Norton, Trevor Norton,... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1513
Whaling in the Strait
Tory Channel Men Make a Fine Team The chaser Cachalot races to a surfacing whale for Trevor Norton to thrust a bomb into it. The bomb is exploded electrically and the whale is killed. This whale had been harpooned by Reg Jackson from the chaser Ba... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1514
Whaling in the Strait
Tory Channel Men Make a Fine Team The chaser Narwhal, manned by Joe Perano and Johnny Norton, has a whale firmly held. The tough nylon rope attached to the harpoon can be seen running over the bow of the chaser. Protruding from the whale is an air... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1515
Whaling in the Strait
Speedy Whale Chasers Head For Open Sea Two sleek whale chasers travelling at between 25 and 30 m.p.h. in pursuit of one of three whales which made for the middle of Cook Strait after its fellow travellers had been intercepted. Whales can travel at... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1516
Whales are Spotted in Cook Strait
In a small building on the hill at the southern side of the Tory Channel entrance a constant vigil is maintained for the tell-tale "spout" of whales passing through Cook Strait. This is the nerve centre of the Tory Channel whaling party, from where t... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1517
Whales are Spotted in Cook Strait
Ron Perano is shown sending up the flag signal on the wireless mast. Whales have been sighted, and the speedy chasers and the mother ship Tuatea will soon be heading for the open sea. See neg#1877, 1873-6, 1866-7... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1518
Wet Welcome at Woodbourne
Members of the British Isles Rugby team walking across the tarmac at Woodbourne yesterday after their arrival from Christchurch. In the foreground are R.H. Williams, the Welsh lock forward, T. E. Davies, the Welsh fullback, and W. A. Mulcahy, the Iri... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1519
Table Tennis Champions
The South Island senior table tennis champions photographed following the championship finals held in Blenheim on Saturday night. Back row, from left: J. L. Catto (Southland) men's doubles; R.W. Mercer (Southland) men's doubles and combined doubles.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1520
Discussing the Weather
His smile looks just a little wistful - perhaps he is reflecting on the Canterbury game - but Mr A. W. Wilson, manager of the touring British Isles Rugby team, was quite happy when he arrived at Woodbourne yesterday afternoon. Here he discusses th... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1521
Taylor River in Flood
Six feet above normal and only five feet below the main girders of the railway bridge at noon, the Taylor River swirls through Riverside Park.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1522
A Proud Moment
A. R. Dawson (left), captain of the British Isles Rugby team presents a cap to John Smith, a member of the Marlborough College first XV, in the College Assembly Hall this morning... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1523
Heavy Ground for Wednesday
Surface water on Lansdowne Park this morning means that the ground will almost certainly be heavy for Wednesday's match between the Combined team and the Lions. Some of the pools on the ground were two or three inches deep. The Lions trained at W... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1524
Spies in the Camp
Taking a keen interest in the Lions practice at Marlborough College this morning were four Marlborough members of the Combined team which will meet the tourists tomorrow. From left: B. Robinson (halfback), A. Shultz (reserve forward), G. Eyles (ce... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1525
On his way and Hard to Stop
The Lions speedy winger, P. B. Jackson, "cannonballs" down the line during training at Marlborough College this morning. The Lions impressed with their last back line, snappy passing and co-ordination between forwards and backs.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1526
High - Flier
R. W.D. Marques, a lock in the Lions forward combination, claims the ball during line-out practice at Marlborough College this morning... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1527
Effects of the Flood
Yesterday;s heavy flood in the Taylor River brought down quantities of debris from the upper reaches of the stream. There were thick deposits on low-level bridges across which the torrent poured. The photograph shows debris on the submerged Bea... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1528
British Lions Have Another Rugby Feast
Photo published in LATE EDITION The British Lions halfback, R. E. G. Jeeps, send out one of his lengthy passes from the scrum which are a feature of his play. An incident in the early play against the Combined side at Lansdowne Park.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1529
Big Game Ahead
Changing for their curtain-raiser match against the Primary School representatives are Barry Cocklin and Ken Southam, of College 6th grade.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1530
Lions Train in College Grounds
EARLY EDITION In the attractive grounds of Marlborough College, members of the Lions Rugby team yesterday trained for the encounter this afternoon on Lansdowne Park with the Combined Marlborough - Nelson - Golden Bay - Motueka team. The Lions i... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1531
Lions Train in College Grounds
EARLY EDITION In the attractive grounds of Marlborough College, members of the Lions Rugby team yesterday trained for the encounter this afternoon on Lansdowne Park with the Combined Marlborough - Nelson - Golden Bay - Motueka team. The Lions i... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1532
Crowd on the Bank at One O'Clock
LATE EDITION A section of the crowd on the western side of the ground shortly before 1pm. Many took positions early in the morning, armed with blankets, picnic lunches, portable radios and umbrellas - just in case ..... ... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1533
Close Watch on Speedy Lions Winger
LATE EDITION Keeping a close watch on the speedy Lions winder is his opposite R. Jones, on left. N, Dayman, on right, the Combined first five-eight, is more concerned with the ball.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1534
First in the Line
LATE EDITION Mrs H. Perryman, of Blenheim, was first at the gates to Lansdowne Park this morning, arriving at 08:10 a.m. - over half an hour ahead of the gateman himself. It was a "famous second" for Mrs Perryman, who was also first in the queu... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1535
Combined Forwards Train
LATE EDITION Mr W. J. Croft, coach of the combined Marlborough - Nelson - Golden Bay - Motueka team, lends his forwards a bit of support during practice at Lansdowne Park yesterday. In contrast to the Lions' practice, only a few people were pre... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1536
Lions Dominate Lineouts
LATE EDITION The two tall Lions lineout specialists, R. W. Marques and R. H. Williams, dominate the line out soon after the start of play. Watching proceedings are hooker, B. E. Meredith (15) and front row man B. G. Wood (29)... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1537
Combined Team for Today's Match
LATE EDITION The Marlborough - Nelson - Golden Bay - Motueka combined team photographed shortly before its sole training run at Lansdowne Park yesterday. Back row form left: M. Delaney, P. Egan, A. Shultz, R. Wratt, A. Bond, P. Hammond Middle... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1538
A Lake in Pollard Park
LATE EDITION Heavy rain on Sunday night and Monday morning caused flooding in many parts of Blenheim. The above photograph shows how water from Fulton Creek, unable to escape into the swollen Taylor, backed up to form this miniature lake.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1539
For Auction
The Rugby ball, autographed by members of the Lions team, which is to be auctioned by Mayfield Kindergarten Association tomorrow.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1540
Lions Rugby Tour
A Lions player is well held by two members of the Combined side early in the match at Lansdowne Park yesterday. With his back to the camera is the tall Bays lineout specialist, R. Wratt... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1541
The Financial Side
Keeping the records (financial) straight yesterday are Messrs E. R. Clarkson, R. M. Wells and Rex Wratt. They are seen here checking change for the gateman.... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1542
Salvation Army Band of 1895
Band music has always been a strong point about the Salvation Army and as far back as 1895 the above band was functioning in Blenheim. This weekend the Blenheim Salvation Arny Corps celebrates its 75th year of service to the community. There ar... View Full Record
Negative, Photographic
2016.027.1543
Young Globe-Trotter Returns
"New York was never like this", thinks two year old Phillip Watkins, world traveller, as he leaves his aircraft at the N.A.C. terminal, Woodbourne, with his mother Mrs Jill Watkins. Seconds later he had a big greeting for his father, whom he had n... View Full Record