Thursday, July 12
It's a Sallie-bration- 125 years in Hawera
Sunday street parades are a thing of the past but the Salvation Army continues to flourish in Hawera, where it celebrates 125 years this month.
What started in a small mart in 1887 has grown into a steady congregation of 50 to 100 worshippers each week.
Song is still a huge part of each service, although the delivery of that has changed too, says auxiliary captain Rob Gardiner, of Hawera.
"In those days they had the brass band that entertained people," he says.
"The service was [performed by] the brass band. Today, of course, we use piano and guitar and drums and violin and YouTube. The songs are more contemporary but the message is still given."
The message next weekend is clear – "celebrate with us".
The programme starts on Saturday, July 21, at 11am, with a mix-and-mingle event combined with a memorabilia display.
At 2.30pm there will be a powerpoint presentation of old photographs and the corps history followed by a private invitation-only dinner.
The 10am Sunday morning worship is, as always, open to the public and is followed by a concert by the Tauranga Corps Band.
Salvation Army member Graeme Bateman says the movement's evolution has required a few location changes over the years.
After outgrowing the mart, it moved to a workshop, then, in 1912, to a hall on Victoria St, its first permanent home in the town. In 1999 it relocated to its current Regent St premises.
The Salvation Army has been involved in many community initiatives over the years, including the creation of an employment project in the 1970s, which is still running.
"A very big work skills programme was set up in Hawera, and for 10 to 15 years the Salvation Army would have been the main provider in the town," he says.
There were modules run in almost every major area of employment.
Mr Bateman says the Salvation Army also offers a foodbank service.
All the weekend events will be held at Regent St.
- © Fairfax NZ News
It's a Sallie-bration- 125 years in Hawera
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Last updated 09:23 12/07/2012
Hawera Salvation Army captain Rob Gardiner and member Graeme Bateman with the movement's flag. http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/south-taranaki-star/7266004/Its-a-Sallie-bration-125-years-in-Hawera
Friday, March 16
Team of 250 at Marae DIY
Normanby's Ngarongo Marae is looking as good as ever after the completion of a three-day makeover during Taranaki Anniversary weekend.
As part of Maori Television's Marae DIY show, around 250 volunteers from Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahine and others were on site for the upgrade, which created a new entrance, sheltered walkway, lawns, tussock embankment and gave established buildings a spruce-up.
Marae trustees chairman Clive Tongaawhikau said the love and the passion of the people who had returned to the Marae was coming through.
"We get together on equal terms and celebrate."
The design team from the show instructed the volunteers on putting the plans together.
Work was finished by around 11am on Sunday for the welcoming, blessing and kapa haka performance before a court yard full of people.
A camera crew filmed all the activity and the episode will be shown on Maori Television in June. JARED SMITH- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 09:38 15/03/2012
Marae
JARED SMITH
Beautiful finish: Helpers at the Ngarongo Marae after its makeover completion on Sunday.
As part of Maori Television's Marae DIY show, around 250 volunteers from Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahine and others were on site for the upgrade, which created a new entrance, sheltered walkway, lawns, tussock embankment and gave established buildings a spruce-up.
Marae trustees chairman Clive Tongaawhikau said the love and the passion of the people who had returned to the Marae was coming through.
"We get together on equal terms and celebrate."
The design team from the show instructed the volunteers on putting the plans together.
Work was finished by around 11am on Sunday for the welcoming, blessing and kapa haka performance before a court yard full of people.
A camera crew filmed all the activity and the episode will be shown on Maori Television in June. JARED SMITH- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 09:38 15/03/2012
Marae
JARED SMITH
Beautiful finish: Helpers at the Ngarongo Marae after its makeover completion on Sunday.
Hawera JP's rare honour
It's pretty rare to be awarded a Paul Harris Fellow and exceptionally so if you are not a Rotary Club member.
Hawera Justice of the Peace Ross Corrigan, a non-Rotarian, received the prestigious award which recognises and thanks a person living up to the ideals of Rotary.
It is for people who through voluntary service have made a difference in their community and the lives of others.
The 76-year-old was surprised and elated when approached by Hawera Rotary member Doug Hutchison to see if he would accept the award. a
A true Kiwi bloke, Mr Corrigan doesn't think himself worthy.
"I never expected that as a non-rotarian," he says.
"I feel very humble about it actually, it's nice to be recognised."
Mr Corrigan has a rich history of volunteer work in South Taranaki.
He has been made a life member of the Egmont A&P Association, the Egmont Sheep Dog Trial Club and the Mt Egmont Alpine Club. He has been chairman of the West Coast Settlement Lessees' Association, the Hawera Presbyterian Men's parish, the Federated Farmers Sharemilker Employers' Section and the president of the Hawera Historical Society.
He was the director of Hawera Co-operative Dairy Factory Company Limited and built the first ever mobile starting barrier for trotting races in the southern hemisphere.
Being involved in the Egmont A&P Association since the early 1950s has always just made sense, Mr Corrigan says.
"At that time being a member of the show was probably the most important community gathering," Mr Corrigan says.
"It was a focal point. My father and grandfather had both been very much involved with A and P."
While not as busy as he once was, he still works daily on his farm shifting cattle and regularly fulfills duties as a Justice of the Peace.
Mr Corrigan was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow on February 20 at a ceremony held in the Hawera Club.
He joins Chester Borrows and Val Tarrant as a non-Rotary member with the award.
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Last updated 10:04 15/03/2012
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Work rewarded: Ross Corrigan is now a Paul Harris Fellow.
South Taranaki Star
Hawera Justice of the Peace Ross Corrigan, a non-Rotarian, received the prestigious award which recognises and thanks a person living up to the ideals of Rotary.
It is for people who through voluntary service have made a difference in their community and the lives of others.
The 76-year-old was surprised and elated when approached by Hawera Rotary member Doug Hutchison to see if he would accept the award. a
A true Kiwi bloke, Mr Corrigan doesn't think himself worthy.
"I never expected that as a non-rotarian," he says.
"I feel very humble about it actually, it's nice to be recognised."
Mr Corrigan has a rich history of volunteer work in South Taranaki.
He has been made a life member of the Egmont A&P Association, the Egmont Sheep Dog Trial Club and the Mt Egmont Alpine Club. He has been chairman of the West Coast Settlement Lessees' Association, the Hawera Presbyterian Men's parish, the Federated Farmers Sharemilker Employers' Section and the president of the Hawera Historical Society.
He was the director of Hawera Co-operative Dairy Factory Company Limited and built the first ever mobile starting barrier for trotting races in the southern hemisphere.
Being involved in the Egmont A&P Association since the early 1950s has always just made sense, Mr Corrigan says.
"At that time being a member of the show was probably the most important community gathering," Mr Corrigan says.
"It was a focal point. My father and grandfather had both been very much involved with A and P."
While not as busy as he once was, he still works daily on his farm shifting cattle and regularly fulfills duties as a Justice of the Peace.
Mr Corrigan was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow on February 20 at a ceremony held in the Hawera Club.
He joins Chester Borrows and Val Tarrant as a non-Rotary member with the award.
- © Fairfax NZ News
PETRA FINER- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:04 15/03/2012
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Work rewarded: Ross Corrigan is now a Paul Harris Fellow.
South Taranaki Star
Thursday, February 23
Anniversary tribute ready to download
A tribute to a South Taranaki legend has debuted on the radio.
Aroha Arawau, a former Hawera resident and three-time Ronald Hugh Morrieson literary award winner, wrote a fictional account of the removal of the well-known writer's home to make way for a fast-food restaurant and was not sure what to do with it.
National Radio felt like the perfect home for the tale.
"Obviously it was a deliberate homage to Hawera, to Ronald Hugh Morrieson," said Mr Awarau, Auckland-based Woman's Day magazine news editor.
"That's where my writing career started.
"I was 14 when I won it and at that young age, winning something, it sort of gives you a purpose."
Writing the story for an anniversary of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson awards several years ago, Mr Awarau said the tale of Burt Bell's battle to save a pivotal scene in his coming-of-age battles was easy to write.
"It just came; the motivation was when I was invited to write something," he said.
"Once I had a reason to write it, it just fell into place. I lived through that period so I knew the factual aspect of it."
The story aired on National Radio on February 6, Waitangi Day and can be heard online using the link radionz.co.nz/national/drama/shortstories/burtbellscrusade
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Last updated 10:35 23/02/2012
Aroha Arawau, a former Hawera resident and three-time Ronald Hugh Morrieson literary award winner, wrote a fictional account of the removal of the well-known writer's home to make way for a fast-food restaurant and was not sure what to do with it.
National Radio felt like the perfect home for the tale.
"Obviously it was a deliberate homage to Hawera, to Ronald Hugh Morrieson," said Mr Awarau, Auckland-based Woman's Day magazine news editor.
"That's where my writing career started.
"I was 14 when I won it and at that young age, winning something, it sort of gives you a purpose."
Writing the story for an anniversary of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson awards several years ago, Mr Awarau said the tale of Burt Bell's battle to save a pivotal scene in his coming-of-age battles was easy to write.
"It just came; the motivation was when I was invited to write something," he said.
"Once I had a reason to write it, it just fell into place. I lived through that period so I knew the factual aspect of it."
The story aired on National Radio on February 6, Waitangi Day and can be heard online using the link radionz.co.nz/national/drama/shortstories/burtbellscrusade
PETRA FINER - SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:35 23/02/2012
Station toddler returns in uniform
Campbell Coulton has been a police officer for only two months but already he's loving it.
The former soldier left his Hurleyville home age 18 to join the armed forces and travel overseas.
Knowing he wanted to get into the police, Mr Coulton was biding his time waiting for a local position by doing a double major in Political Science and International Relations. He is due to graduate at the end of next year.
"I want to combine that with policing," he says.
The officer's way of life is no stranger to Mr Coulton.
His father Keith Coulton was an officer in Hawera until the mid 1990's and he can remember running around the station as a toddler.
Hawera seemed the best station to get his feet on the ground. "I'm looking forward to developing the broad range of skills [needed here]," he says.
"We don't have the luxury of specialised units in Hawera so we have to learn to do each one."
It's hard to describe what he loves about policing.
"It's the whole range of responsibilities, it's having the responsibilities that we have been entrusted [with] and being able to use these day-to-day and being looked to as a problem solver," he says.
"It's just the type of job where you are always being mentally challenged." PETRA FINER - SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
The former soldier left his Hurleyville home age 18 to join the armed forces and travel overseas.
Knowing he wanted to get into the police, Mr Coulton was biding his time waiting for a local position by doing a double major in Political Science and International Relations. He is due to graduate at the end of next year.
"I want to combine that with policing," he says.
The officer's way of life is no stranger to Mr Coulton.
His father Keith Coulton was an officer in Hawera until the mid 1990's and he can remember running around the station as a toddler.
Hawera seemed the best station to get his feet on the ground. "I'm looking forward to developing the broad range of skills [needed here]," he says.
"We don't have the luxury of specialised units in Hawera so we have to learn to do each one."
It's hard to describe what he loves about policing.
"It's the whole range of responsibilities, it's having the responsibilities that we have been entrusted [with] and being able to use these day-to-day and being looked to as a problem solver," he says.
"It's just the type of job where you are always being mentally challenged." PETRA FINER - SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Thursday, January 26
A century-plus of garden experience
Manaia's David and Michael Self have about 110 years of gardening experience between them – and no desire to head inside just yet.
David Self, Michael's father, started gardening in England in 1938, before he had even started school.
When his parents died it became a way for him and his siblings to survive.
"After my parents died, wherever we went my brother and I had a garden," he says. "When I was 14 I was allowed three-quarters of an acre of land (300 sqm) to keep bantams."
He also bred mice and small game for sale as well as growing and selling produce.
After emigrating to New Zealand he studied at Lincoln University before farming until he could raise enough money for a piece of dirt to call his own.
"I earned enough money to buy this five acres (2ha) and moved here in 1959," he says.
His three children all learnt to garden alongside him, helping to grow and sell plants on a regular basis.
Michael took to it like a duck to water.
"He started out in the garden as soon as he could move," David Self says.
"He would fill little pots for me and later on he always helped as the other two [children] did."
It's been a special saviour for David Self, even as his years of hard selling may have come to an end.
A health scare in England last year while visiting family spurred him to get back into the garden after a time of less activity.
"I sat down one day and ordered some seeds and it's been my saviour."
He stills sells at the Hawera Town Square markets on a Saturday and this year, Michael frequently joins him.
"I've been in and out of the nursery over the years but this year I decided to get back into it,"the younger Mr Self says.
Michael is the feature of several Lotto advertisements – notably one featuring him as tramp who is given a winning Lotto ticket by a grateful dog – and hosts a gardening show on Sky TV.
They recently celebrated their 110th combined year in gardening.
- © Fairfax NZ News PETRA FINER- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:39 26/01/2012
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Self-starters: David and Michael Self still love gardening.
South Taranaki Star
David Self, Michael's father, started gardening in England in 1938, before he had even started school.
When his parents died it became a way for him and his siblings to survive.
"After my parents died, wherever we went my brother and I had a garden," he says. "When I was 14 I was allowed three-quarters of an acre of land (300 sqm) to keep bantams."
He also bred mice and small game for sale as well as growing and selling produce.
After emigrating to New Zealand he studied at Lincoln University before farming until he could raise enough money for a piece of dirt to call his own.
"I earned enough money to buy this five acres (2ha) and moved here in 1959," he says.
His three children all learnt to garden alongside him, helping to grow and sell plants on a regular basis.
Michael took to it like a duck to water.
"He started out in the garden as soon as he could move," David Self says.
"He would fill little pots for me and later on he always helped as the other two [children] did."
It's been a special saviour for David Self, even as his years of hard selling may have come to an end.
A health scare in England last year while visiting family spurred him to get back into the garden after a time of less activity.
"I sat down one day and ordered some seeds and it's been my saviour."
He stills sells at the Hawera Town Square markets on a Saturday and this year, Michael frequently joins him.
"I've been in and out of the nursery over the years but this year I decided to get back into it,"the younger Mr Self says.
Michael is the feature of several Lotto advertisements – notably one featuring him as tramp who is given a winning Lotto ticket by a grateful dog – and hosts a gardening show on Sky TV.
They recently celebrated their 110th combined year in gardening.
- © Fairfax NZ News PETRA FINER- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:39 26/01/2012
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Self-starters: David and Michael Self still love gardening.
South Taranaki Star
Wednesday, January 25
Variety show comeback for theatre
The raising of an old tradition will see the Hawera Memorial Theatre receive a much-needed facelift.
Variety Shows are something that were once a regular in the theatre but haven't been held in at least a decade, says theatre manager Russ Standing but he is hoping to get them going again to raise funds for a theatre redecoration project.
"Every cent raised will go towards the refurbishment of the theatre," he says.
"We are hoping to get everybody involved."
Mr Standing says he hopes to see schools and community groups putting acts together for upcoming auditions.
"I don't know what's going to show up at the auditions."
There is no need to book a time to audition, Mr Standing says groups or individuals should just turn up when they are ready to audition.
He would like this to be the first of many annual variety shows the theatre will host going into the future.
"We want to make a difference and encourage the whole community to be involved in the performing arts in some way," he says.
"We are hoping to do this every year, it will help us to put the theatre on the map."
A lot of changes are coming for the memorial theatre and it's more than just a lick of paint.
Now guarded by the Hawera Memorial Theatre Friends Trust, Mr Standing says they intend to champion excellence in the performing arts, provide facilities that are second to none and ensure that South Taranaki's theatrical talent and audiences are not disadvantaged or diminished by relative isolation.
To do this, they have ramped up the amount of lighting in the theatre and will be updating the decor to include huge portraits of performers that have graced it's stage such as Dame Malvina Major, Eddie Low and the cast of performances such as Les Miserables.
There will be a new stage lighting facility, the grand curtain – currently the theatre's original from opening around 50 years ago – will be replaced as well as the stage blacks and smother cloth. A new PA sound system is on the cards as is sponsored community use of the theatre.Auditions take place this Sunday, December 4, from 2pm to 8pm at the Memorial Theatre, Albion Street, Hawera. The variety show will run from April 14 to 21 next year.
- © Fairfax NZ News PETRA FINER-SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:44 01/12/2011
Russ
Kelly Loney
Hawera Memorial Theatre manager Russ Standing.
Variety Shows are something that were once a regular in the theatre but haven't been held in at least a decade, says theatre manager Russ Standing but he is hoping to get them going again to raise funds for a theatre redecoration project.
"Every cent raised will go towards the refurbishment of the theatre," he says.
"We are hoping to get everybody involved."
Mr Standing says he hopes to see schools and community groups putting acts together for upcoming auditions.
"I don't know what's going to show up at the auditions."
There is no need to book a time to audition, Mr Standing says groups or individuals should just turn up when they are ready to audition.
He would like this to be the first of many annual variety shows the theatre will host going into the future.
"We want to make a difference and encourage the whole community to be involved in the performing arts in some way," he says.
"We are hoping to do this every year, it will help us to put the theatre on the map."
A lot of changes are coming for the memorial theatre and it's more than just a lick of paint.
Now guarded by the Hawera Memorial Theatre Friends Trust, Mr Standing says they intend to champion excellence in the performing arts, provide facilities that are second to none and ensure that South Taranaki's theatrical talent and audiences are not disadvantaged or diminished by relative isolation.
To do this, they have ramped up the amount of lighting in the theatre and will be updating the decor to include huge portraits of performers that have graced it's stage such as Dame Malvina Major, Eddie Low and the cast of performances such as Les Miserables.
There will be a new stage lighting facility, the grand curtain – currently the theatre's original from opening around 50 years ago – will be replaced as well as the stage blacks and smother cloth. A new PA sound system is on the cards as is sponsored community use of the theatre.Auditions take place this Sunday, December 4, from 2pm to 8pm at the Memorial Theatre, Albion Street, Hawera. The variety show will run from April 14 to 21 next year.
- © Fairfax NZ News PETRA FINER-SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:44 01/12/2011
Russ
Kelly Loney
Hawera Memorial Theatre manager Russ Standing.
Pastor floored by theatre history
A few years back Pastor Mark Trewavas, of the Hawera Assembly of God Church, mentioned to me that they were going to re-carpet their church, formerly the Regent Theatre.
"Why not cut up the old carpet and sell it off in carpet squares," I suggested. "This would give the locals a bit of memorabilia and be a good fundraising venture for the church to help fund the new carpet."
It was an idea Pastor Mark went for.
The carpet, a thick pile Axminster bearing the New Zealand fernleaf pattern, was laid 56 years ago when the Regent Theatre was first opened on Friday, April 22, 1955 by the mayor of Hawera, Mr FW Finer.
The first movie shown on the giant screen, which measured 37 feet by 20 feet and could show films in either cinemascope or vistavision, was White Christmas starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.
During the next few weeks movie goers watched Bob Hope in Casanova's Big Night; Paul Douglas in The Maggie; Humphrey Bogart, William Holden and Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina; Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront; Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings in Dial M For Murder.
These were the days before television and the number one entertainment was going to the pictures, and I bet everyone who has gone to the Regent can tell a story, most of which are unprintable. The most common tale was the rolling of Jaffas down the sloped wooden floor under the seats.
In those good old days you had to stand for the national anthem before the movies started and the strict ushers used to shine their torches in your face for putting your feet up or talking.
Remember Mrs Goodey, who used to look after the kiosk in the 60s and 70s? She could roll a hollow ice-cream that was as hard as ice and stuck to your tongue. But she would always say "thank you" in her sharp voice as she took your pennies.
And then there were the boys who brought around the ice cream trays at half time. I was always in the cheap seats downstairs and by the time the boys had done upstairs there were never any left.
Getting a ticket in the 697-seat theatre was also a mission, especially if it was a Clint Eastwood cowboy movie, with people lined up to Union St corner. Reserved seats for the big blockbusters were a must.
It was also a place for the first date: a night at the pictures and a rum-and-coke at the Bamboo or a cup of tea at Victoria Cafe.
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The Royal Hotel was just one door down from the theatre so film-goers could pop in to the Royal for a quick 7oz beer at half-time. The Royal was later pulled down to make way for the TSB Bank.
Then there was the night that Paul McCann, who had been collecting moths for a least a week, let them go. The moths flew towards the light, causing an uproar and putting the theatre staff in a panic.
And a word of warning: don't fall asleep in the theatre or your mates will leave you there. That's what happened to Wayne Collins in the early 70s, but luckily for Wayne the projectionist was working late and let him out.
There was one big bloke, who used to go on a regular basis, who was so big that they had to take out a seat partition to get him seated. It was his special seat that no one dared to take.
They were strict on age classifications. I remember getting my older sister Margaret to buy my ticket to Birdman of Alcatraz, starring Burt Lancaster (R13), only to be thrown-out part-way through for being underage. No refund in those days.
The original doors, which were armour-plated glass with the name Regent Theatre sandblasted on, now have a new home, hanging on Councillor Mike Powell's bunker in his back garden. It would be a handy place to be if World War III broke out.
The theatre finally closed on February 31, 1987.
To have a piece of the 1950s, call in to the church office, the old Regent Theatre, and choose a carpet square, any shape or size, with the starting price of $30.
- © Fairfax NZ News BY CLIFF HUNT- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:54 08/12/2011
CLIFF HUNT
Mark Trewavas, of the Hawera Aseembly of God, with a part of the torn-up carpet.
"Why not cut up the old carpet and sell it off in carpet squares," I suggested. "This would give the locals a bit of memorabilia and be a good fundraising venture for the church to help fund the new carpet."
It was an idea Pastor Mark went for.
The carpet, a thick pile Axminster bearing the New Zealand fernleaf pattern, was laid 56 years ago when the Regent Theatre was first opened on Friday, April 22, 1955 by the mayor of Hawera, Mr FW Finer.
The first movie shown on the giant screen, which measured 37 feet by 20 feet and could show films in either cinemascope or vistavision, was White Christmas starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.
During the next few weeks movie goers watched Bob Hope in Casanova's Big Night; Paul Douglas in The Maggie; Humphrey Bogart, William Holden and Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina; Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront; Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings in Dial M For Murder.
These were the days before television and the number one entertainment was going to the pictures, and I bet everyone who has gone to the Regent can tell a story, most of which are unprintable. The most common tale was the rolling of Jaffas down the sloped wooden floor under the seats.
In those good old days you had to stand for the national anthem before the movies started and the strict ushers used to shine their torches in your face for putting your feet up or talking.
Remember Mrs Goodey, who used to look after the kiosk in the 60s and 70s? She could roll a hollow ice-cream that was as hard as ice and stuck to your tongue. But she would always say "thank you" in her sharp voice as she took your pennies.
And then there were the boys who brought around the ice cream trays at half time. I was always in the cheap seats downstairs and by the time the boys had done upstairs there were never any left.
Getting a ticket in the 697-seat theatre was also a mission, especially if it was a Clint Eastwood cowboy movie, with people lined up to Union St corner. Reserved seats for the big blockbusters were a must.
It was also a place for the first date: a night at the pictures and a rum-and-coke at the Bamboo or a cup of tea at Victoria Cafe.
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The Royal Hotel was just one door down from the theatre so film-goers could pop in to the Royal for a quick 7oz beer at half-time. The Royal was later pulled down to make way for the TSB Bank.
Then there was the night that Paul McCann, who had been collecting moths for a least a week, let them go. The moths flew towards the light, causing an uproar and putting the theatre staff in a panic.
And a word of warning: don't fall asleep in the theatre or your mates will leave you there. That's what happened to Wayne Collins in the early 70s, but luckily for Wayne the projectionist was working late and let him out.
There was one big bloke, who used to go on a regular basis, who was so big that they had to take out a seat partition to get him seated. It was his special seat that no one dared to take.
They were strict on age classifications. I remember getting my older sister Margaret to buy my ticket to Birdman of Alcatraz, starring Burt Lancaster (R13), only to be thrown-out part-way through for being underage. No refund in those days.
The original doors, which were armour-plated glass with the name Regent Theatre sandblasted on, now have a new home, hanging on Councillor Mike Powell's bunker in his back garden. It would be a handy place to be if World War III broke out.
The theatre finally closed on February 31, 1987.
To have a piece of the 1950s, call in to the church office, the old Regent Theatre, and choose a carpet square, any shape or size, with the starting price of $30.
- © Fairfax NZ News BY CLIFF HUNT- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 10:54 08/12/2011
CLIFF HUNT
Mark Trewavas, of the Hawera Aseembly of God, with a part of the torn-up carpet.
Mailbox gets civic treatment
One of Hawera's longest serving residents has had a facelift after retiring.
The 112-year-old Penfold hexagonal letterbox located on the corners of High and Victoria streets was decommissioned on June 30 this year and ownership passed to the South Taranaki District Council.
Its long-awaited repaint pleases local historian Arthur Fryer who has always had an interest in the postbox.
`That's an object close to my heart," he says.
Mr Fryer says he realised more than a year ago that it was in deep need of a paint job in appropriate colours. While he knew its time as an in-service mailbox was limited, he didn't want to see it moved and replaced with something of less character.
"My worry was the postbox would be taken away and replaced by a wooden one that doesn't have any character.
"I believe it gives character to High Street. It's an object that's worth preserving."
South Taranaki District Council property and facilities manager John Sargeant says the council was happy to take over responsibility for the Penfold and will be putting up a plaque noting its history early next year.
"We have got to work out some wording and then we will have a plaque to recognise the history and tell people that it's actually not working anymore."
He says it's been special for the council to see the postbox painted and taken care of.
"It's huge. What council stands for is the community," he says.
"That letterbox has seen the community grow for well over 100 years.
"It's seen Taranaki grow from a small pioneering few scattered villages, to what it is now and it's never been changed."
He says as a stamp collector he knows some stamps from the early 1900s are valuable, which is partly why the iconic letterbox needed to be revamped in a respectful manner.
"It symbolises New Zealand growing up."
- © Fairfax NZ News PETRA FINER- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 14:42 21/12/2011
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Hawera's 112-year-old Penfold letterbox has had an upgrade after being de-commissioned earlier this year.
The 112-year-old Penfold hexagonal letterbox located on the corners of High and Victoria streets was decommissioned on June 30 this year and ownership passed to the South Taranaki District Council.
Its long-awaited repaint pleases local historian Arthur Fryer who has always had an interest in the postbox.
`That's an object close to my heart," he says.
Mr Fryer says he realised more than a year ago that it was in deep need of a paint job in appropriate colours. While he knew its time as an in-service mailbox was limited, he didn't want to see it moved and replaced with something of less character.
"My worry was the postbox would be taken away and replaced by a wooden one that doesn't have any character.
"I believe it gives character to High Street. It's an object that's worth preserving."
South Taranaki District Council property and facilities manager John Sargeant says the council was happy to take over responsibility for the Penfold and will be putting up a plaque noting its history early next year.
"We have got to work out some wording and then we will have a plaque to recognise the history and tell people that it's actually not working anymore."
He says it's been special for the council to see the postbox painted and taken care of.
"It's huge. What council stands for is the community," he says.
"That letterbox has seen the community grow for well over 100 years.
"It's seen Taranaki grow from a small pioneering few scattered villages, to what it is now and it's never been changed."
He says as a stamp collector he knows some stamps from the early 1900s are valuable, which is partly why the iconic letterbox needed to be revamped in a respectful manner.
"It symbolises New Zealand growing up."
- © Fairfax NZ News PETRA FINER- SOUTH TARANAKI STAR
Last updated 14:42 21/12/2011
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Hawera's 112-year-old Penfold letterbox has had an upgrade after being de-commissioned earlier this year.
Foodbank
The spirit of giving is alive and well in South Taranaki.
Hawera Foodbank was in dire straits before its recent annual food drive, even having to split boxes of Weetbix to make them last for the many families in need.
Now Foodbank chairwoman Hazel Robinson says she can't believe her eyes, the outpouring of generosity from Hawera residents to feed those in need brings her to tears.
More than 100 banana boxes are stacked in the store room, filled with enough cereal, canned food, toilet paper and supplies to last the next six months.
While having enough food to meet the demands on Foodbank is a continuing issue and more donations are gratefully accepted, Mrs Robinson says this will relieve a bit of the pressure during the coming months.
"There were total strangers, newcomers to the district, and even a doctor came in and gave us $100," she says.
Cars have pulled up outside and unloaded bootloads of food, there have even been chocolates and treats which Mrs Robinson says will go a long way towards a little bit more special Christmas for those in need.
Loose change, mostly 10 or 20 cent pieces, fished out of pockets and dropped into a collection bucket totalled $193.70.
She says it will be just a little bit easier to buy the sausages, meat and items that are hard to donate to Foodbank, not quite so many grants will have to be sought.
It's not just food – soap, clothes powder and nappies have been donated. Even a Christmas tree.
"I just can't believe that people are so generous and have so much thought for others who are less fortunate," Mrs Robinson says. "We forever write for grants to make ends meet but, praise God, it's all coming together."
It's a personal battle for her, she can remember when her husband, Bill, was laid off, age 57, and there was money going out but no money coming in.
"Being without, it's like emptying a tank, you see the water going out and it doesn't come in.
"We need people to realise the door is always open. We can't knock on everyone's door. It was the most horrible feeling I've ever had but we got over it."
Her thanks to the community that has supported Hawera Foodbank are personal as well.
"I want it to come from my heart, it's totally overwhelming. The cupboard that once was bare is now well and truly stocked up again with a great variety of food items to help many who otherwise would have gone hungry this Christmas.
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"To Tevai Barr who organised our collection, the Scouts of South Taranaki, the drivers who provided vehicles and all those volunteers who helped in so many ways, may I, on behalf of the Hawera Foodbank extend our sincere thanks," Mrs Robinson says.
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Last updated 15:13 21/12/2011
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Hawera Foodbank chairwoman Hazel Robinson is delighted that the recent food drive was so successful. She can now give out boxes of Weetbix to hungry families instead of having to ration them.
Hawera Foodbank was in dire straits before its recent annual food drive, even having to split boxes of Weetbix to make them last for the many families in need.
Now Foodbank chairwoman Hazel Robinson says she can't believe her eyes, the outpouring of generosity from Hawera residents to feed those in need brings her to tears.
More than 100 banana boxes are stacked in the store room, filled with enough cereal, canned food, toilet paper and supplies to last the next six months.
While having enough food to meet the demands on Foodbank is a continuing issue and more donations are gratefully accepted, Mrs Robinson says this will relieve a bit of the pressure during the coming months.
"There were total strangers, newcomers to the district, and even a doctor came in and gave us $100," she says.
Cars have pulled up outside and unloaded bootloads of food, there have even been chocolates and treats which Mrs Robinson says will go a long way towards a little bit more special Christmas for those in need.
Loose change, mostly 10 or 20 cent pieces, fished out of pockets and dropped into a collection bucket totalled $193.70.
She says it will be just a little bit easier to buy the sausages, meat and items that are hard to donate to Foodbank, not quite so many grants will have to be sought.
It's not just food – soap, clothes powder and nappies have been donated. Even a Christmas tree.
"I just can't believe that people are so generous and have so much thought for others who are less fortunate," Mrs Robinson says. "We forever write for grants to make ends meet but, praise God, it's all coming together."
It's a personal battle for her, she can remember when her husband, Bill, was laid off, age 57, and there was money going out but no money coming in.
"Being without, it's like emptying a tank, you see the water going out and it doesn't come in.
"We need people to realise the door is always open. We can't knock on everyone's door. It was the most horrible feeling I've ever had but we got over it."
Her thanks to the community that has supported Hawera Foodbank are personal as well.
"I want it to come from my heart, it's totally overwhelming. The cupboard that once was bare is now well and truly stocked up again with a great variety of food items to help many who otherwise would have gone hungry this Christmas.
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"To Tevai Barr who organised our collection, the Scouts of South Taranaki, the drivers who provided vehicles and all those volunteers who helped in so many ways, may I, on behalf of the Hawera Foodbank extend our sincere thanks," Mrs Robinson says.
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Last updated 15:13 21/12/2011
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Hawera Foodbank chairwoman Hazel Robinson is delighted that the recent food drive was so successful. She can now give out boxes of Weetbix to hungry families instead of having to ration them.
Tribute to mountain man
Taranaki's mountaineering community gathered with family and friends to mourn the loss of Walter Fowlie this week.
Mr Fowlie, farmer, climber, amateur photographer, father, husband and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, died in Hawera on January 4, aged 86.
In a fitting tribute to their mate, the Mt Egmont Alpine Club, as well as other clubs, raised their pickaxes in a guard of honour as he was carried away.
More than 450 people attended and there was standing room only for many at the TSB Hub during the emotional service.
Obituaries were read by long-time farming friend Opunake's Ron Brewer, fellow hunter, amateur photographer, and long-time friend Neville Wallace, of Hawera, and old climbing mates Ross Beech, of Blenheim, and Paul O'Dowd, of New Plymouth.
Mr Fowlie, who influenced many Taranaki youngsters to take up mountaineering in the 1970s, became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2001 New Year's Honours for his services to mountaineering.
A keen hunter as a young man, he joined Hawera's Mt Egmont Alpine Club in 1962.
The first 10,000ft (3000 metres) peak he climbed was Mt Haidinger in the Southern Alps in 1967, and he went on to climb 13 of New Zealand's 18 mountains above that height.
In 1968, he joined the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC), chaired its Taranaki section for nine years, was national president from 1995 to 1997, and received life membership when he retired.
In 1973, Mr Fowlie was a member of the NZAC expedition to the Peruvian Andes.
He introduced many young members of the Mt Egmont Alpine Club to the Southern Alps, leading club trips to the Dart, Rees and Wilkin valleys and the Nelson Lakes and Mt Cook National Parks.
He climbed Mt Cook five times and in 1976 led a club climb that put a record 13 people together on the summit.
Two years later, he led the Mt Egmont Alpine Club's successful 50th jubilee expedition to Peru.
Mr Fowlie was a field leader on the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme in Antarctica three times between 1977 and 1986 and also climbed and trekked in Nepal and Kashmir.
He was involved in search and rescue on Mt Taranaki for a number of years.
A skilled amateur photographer, he was much sought after as a guest speaker to present slide shows of his adventures, and was renowned for the unique dashes of humour he added to his presentations. He was an associate of the Photographic Society of New Zealand.
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He was the patron and a life member of the Taranaki branch of the Deerstalkers' Association and was foundation leader of the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue Team in 1980.
Mr Fowlie owned a dairy farm at Alton in South Taranaki and was a director of the Alton Co-op Dairy Company when it merged with Kiwi Dairies in the 1980s.
He celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary last June with wife Norma.
He is survived by his wife, Norma, daughter Heather Nelley, two sons, Graeme and Neil, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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For their mate: A guard of honour at Walter Fowlie's funeral at the TSB Hub in Hawera this week. It was the first funeral held at the Hub.
Mr Fowlie, farmer, climber, amateur photographer, father, husband and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, died in Hawera on January 4, aged 86.
In a fitting tribute to their mate, the Mt Egmont Alpine Club, as well as other clubs, raised their pickaxes in a guard of honour as he was carried away.
More than 450 people attended and there was standing room only for many at the TSB Hub during the emotional service.
Obituaries were read by long-time farming friend Opunake's Ron Brewer, fellow hunter, amateur photographer, and long-time friend Neville Wallace, of Hawera, and old climbing mates Ross Beech, of Blenheim, and Paul O'Dowd, of New Plymouth.
Mr Fowlie, who influenced many Taranaki youngsters to take up mountaineering in the 1970s, became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2001 New Year's Honours for his services to mountaineering.
A keen hunter as a young man, he joined Hawera's Mt Egmont Alpine Club in 1962.
The first 10,000ft (3000 metres) peak he climbed was Mt Haidinger in the Southern Alps in 1967, and he went on to climb 13 of New Zealand's 18 mountains above that height.
In 1968, he joined the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC), chaired its Taranaki section for nine years, was national president from 1995 to 1997, and received life membership when he retired.
In 1973, Mr Fowlie was a member of the NZAC expedition to the Peruvian Andes.
He introduced many young members of the Mt Egmont Alpine Club to the Southern Alps, leading club trips to the Dart, Rees and Wilkin valleys and the Nelson Lakes and Mt Cook National Parks.
He climbed Mt Cook five times and in 1976 led a club climb that put a record 13 people together on the summit.
Two years later, he led the Mt Egmont Alpine Club's successful 50th jubilee expedition to Peru.
Mr Fowlie was a field leader on the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme in Antarctica three times between 1977 and 1986 and also climbed and trekked in Nepal and Kashmir.
He was involved in search and rescue on Mt Taranaki for a number of years.
A skilled amateur photographer, he was much sought after as a guest speaker to present slide shows of his adventures, and was renowned for the unique dashes of humour he added to his presentations. He was an associate of the Photographic Society of New Zealand.
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He was the patron and a life member of the Taranaki branch of the Deerstalkers' Association and was foundation leader of the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue Team in 1980.
Mr Fowlie owned a dairy farm at Alton in South Taranaki and was a director of the Alton Co-op Dairy Company when it merged with Kiwi Dairies in the 1980s.
He celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary last June with wife Norma.
He is survived by his wife, Norma, daughter Heather Nelley, two sons, Graeme and Neil, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
- © Fairfax NZ News SUE O'DOWD AND LAIRD HARPER SUE.ODOWD@DAILYNEWS.CO.NZ
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Walter Fowlie
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For their mate: A guard of honour at Walter Fowlie's funeral at the TSB Hub in Hawera this week. It was the first funeral held at the Hub.
Wednesday, August 31
Hawera High School Taranaki, New Zealand
http://namesdatabase.com/schools/NZ/TA/-/Hawera%20High%20School/ Hawera High School
Taranaki, New Zealand
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"Pictures From The Past-Taranaki"
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/NEW-ZEALAND/2003-09/1064983329
From: "Carol Spragg"
Subject: [NZ] "Pictures From The Past-Taranaki"
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 16:43:07 +1200
ISBN 1-877327-042
Chris Lonsdale,available at Whitcoulls $24.95
ANDERSON Dorothy, Kiore School via Stratford page 61
ARTHUR Family Beach House Opunake page 48
Avona Tearooms, Stratford page 58
BAKER Clarice Inglewood page 53
BARRY Sylvia Inglewood page 53
BEARD's Furniture New Plymouth page 17
BELL Francis Dillon Bell Block page 32
BRONS L Tailor High St, Eltham page 66
BYRN, STEVENS & Co Motor Mechanic & Engineer New Plymouth page 20
CAMPBELL Family Ihaia Rd, Opunake
CARRINGTON Frederic & Octavius page 8
CHEQUERS Tea Rooms New Plymouth page 13
Clarendon Hotel, Waverley page 84
Club Hotel Waitara page 34
CLOUGH Bert Inglewood Page 53
CLOUGH's Menswear & Drapery Inglewood page 53
Commercial Hotel, Stratford page 58
County Hotel, Stratford page 59
DENBIGH Road School via Midhirst page 51
DIXON Mr Hawera page 80
Dominion Hotel, Kaponga page 72
DUDLEY Mr Butcher Opunake page 44
"Egmont Post" newspaper, Stratford page 60
EATON Hilda Hawera page 80
EUSTACE Miss Rahotu page 41
EWEN New Plymouth pages 15 & 16
FAWCETT & HENDERSON Grocers Inglewood page 52
FORD Misses Hawera page 69
FRANK Ernie, Eva, Huiakama, page 9
FREWIN J Boot Importer Inglewood page 52
GRANT & Co Hawera page 76
GRANT George & Jane Kakaramea page 85
GRANVILLE V Bell Block page 32
HARROP's Clothiers Hawera page 81
HENDERSON & Fawcett grocers Inglewood page 52
HOPKINS Land Agent New Plymouth page 13
HUGHSON Thomas Pole Rahotu page 41
HUGHSON Geofrey Rahotu page 41
Huiakama School swimming pool via Stratford page 62
Huiroa school swimming pool via Stratford page 61
JACKSON's tank cleaning company page 47
JUDSON J Blacksmith Opunake page 44
KAKARAMEA Hotel Sth Taranaki page 85
KING A E Kaponga page 70/71
KING H C Albion Douglas Saddle via Stratford page 64
Kiore School, via Stratford pages 61 & 62
LARMAR Mary Inglewood page 53
LEPPER Maxwell Lepperton page 33
LIDDINGTON T G Art China & Crystal, Hawera page 80
Manaia Hotel, Manaia page 75
Masonic Hotel Waitara page 35
MASTERS E L & Co Toko, via Stratford page 63
McCORMICK & Co Funeral Directors, Hawera page 76
MERRION T Lepperton page 33
MOSS Pearl,Henry,Owen,Elizabeth, Keith Tataraimaka page 40
NGAIRE/NGAERE Gardens Stratford/Eltham page 65
NOLAN L A & Co, Auctioneers New Plymouth page15
Okau school North Taranaki page 37
Presbyterian Manse (1st) Stratford page 58
REESBY Bros, Butcher Westown, New Plymouth page 21
ROBERTSON Mrs Rahotu page 41
ROCHE Newton Inglewood page 53
ROGAN John page 8
SALTER T B car for hire, New Plymouth page 20
SARGOOD & EWEN New Plymouth pages 15 & 16
SHEPHERD's Tea Rooms New Plymouth page 15
SPENCE W Kaponga page 72
STEVENS, BYRN & Co Motor Mechanic New Plymouth page 20
Trocadero Hotel, Stratford page 58
SUTHERLAND Nip,saddler Inglewood page 54
Tarata Dairy Co via Inglewood page 54
TARRY James Inglewood page 54
Toko via Stratford page 63
TRIMBLE Robert Inglewood page 51
VINNICOMBE Mr piano tuner, Hawera page 80
WESTFIELD House, Eltham page 69
WESTWOOD G H Chemist Hawera page 81
WILKINSON C A General merchant Eltham page 67
ZINSLI Thos, Saddler Inglewood page 64
From: "Carol Spragg"
Subject: [NZ] "Pictures From The Past-Taranaki"
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 16:43:07 +1200
ISBN 1-877327-042
Chris Lonsdale,available at Whitcoulls $24.95
ANDERSON Dorothy, Kiore School via Stratford page 61
ARTHUR Family Beach House Opunake page 48
Avona Tearooms, Stratford page 58
BAKER Clarice Inglewood page 53
BARRY Sylvia Inglewood page 53
BEARD's Furniture New Plymouth page 17
BELL Francis Dillon Bell Block page 32
BRONS L Tailor High St, Eltham page 66
BYRN, STEVENS & Co Motor Mechanic & Engineer New Plymouth page 20
CAMPBELL Family Ihaia Rd, Opunake
CARRINGTON Frederic & Octavius page 8
CHEQUERS Tea Rooms New Plymouth page 13
Clarendon Hotel, Waverley page 84
Club Hotel Waitara page 34
CLOUGH Bert Inglewood Page 53
CLOUGH's Menswear & Drapery Inglewood page 53
Commercial Hotel, Stratford page 58
County Hotel, Stratford page 59
DENBIGH Road School via Midhirst page 51
DIXON Mr Hawera page 80
Dominion Hotel, Kaponga page 72
DUDLEY Mr Butcher Opunake page 44
"Egmont Post" newspaper, Stratford page 60
EATON Hilda Hawera page 80
EUSTACE Miss Rahotu page 41
EWEN New Plymouth pages 15 & 16
FAWCETT & HENDERSON Grocers Inglewood page 52
FORD Misses Hawera page 69
FRANK Ernie, Eva, Huiakama, page 9
FREWIN J Boot Importer Inglewood page 52
GRANT & Co Hawera page 76
GRANT George & Jane Kakaramea page 85
GRANVILLE V Bell Block page 32
HARROP's Clothiers Hawera page 81
HENDERSON & Fawcett grocers Inglewood page 52
HOPKINS Land Agent New Plymouth page 13
HUGHSON Thomas Pole Rahotu page 41
HUGHSON Geofrey Rahotu page 41
Huiakama School swimming pool via Stratford page 62
Huiroa school swimming pool via Stratford page 61
JACKSON's tank cleaning company page 47
JUDSON J Blacksmith Opunake page 44
KAKARAMEA Hotel Sth Taranaki page 85
KING A E Kaponga page 70/71
KING H C Albion Douglas Saddle via Stratford page 64
Kiore School, via Stratford pages 61 & 62
LARMAR Mary Inglewood page 53
LEPPER Maxwell Lepperton page 33
LIDDINGTON T G Art China & Crystal, Hawera page 80
Manaia Hotel, Manaia page 75
Masonic Hotel Waitara page 35
MASTERS E L & Co Toko, via Stratford page 63
McCORMICK & Co Funeral Directors, Hawera page 76
MERRION T Lepperton page 33
MOSS Pearl,Henry,Owen,Elizabeth, Keith Tataraimaka page 40
NGAIRE/NGAERE Gardens Stratford/Eltham page 65
NOLAN L A & Co, Auctioneers New Plymouth page15
Okau school North Taranaki page 37
Presbyterian Manse (1st) Stratford page 58
REESBY Bros, Butcher Westown, New Plymouth page 21
ROBERTSON Mrs Rahotu page 41
ROCHE Newton Inglewood page 53
ROGAN John page 8
SALTER T B car for hire, New Plymouth page 20
SARGOOD & EWEN New Plymouth pages 15 & 16
SHEPHERD's Tea Rooms New Plymouth page 15
SPENCE W Kaponga page 72
STEVENS, BYRN & Co Motor Mechanic New Plymouth page 20
Trocadero Hotel, Stratford page 58
SUTHERLAND Nip,saddler Inglewood page 54
Tarata Dairy Co via Inglewood page 54
TARRY James Inglewood page 54
Toko via Stratford page 63
TRIMBLE Robert Inglewood page 51
VINNICOMBE Mr piano tuner, Hawera page 80
WESTFIELD House, Eltham page 69
WESTWOOD G H Chemist Hawera page 81
WILKINSON C A General merchant Eltham page 67
ZINSLI Thos, Saddler Inglewood page 64
Tuesday, August 30
Taranaki memorials Media Gallery
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media_gallery/tid/637
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/map/taranaki-memorials#map
Locations:
57th Regiment NZ Wars memorial
Alton war memorial
Ararata First World War memorial
Auroa war memorial
Awatuna war memorial
Bell Block First World War memorial
Bird Road School war memorial
Cardiff war memorial
Clifton war memorial
Douglas war memorial
Dudley school war memorial
Eltham First World War memorial gates
Fitzroy School war memorial
Frankley Road memorial
Hawera memorial arch
Huirangi NZ Wars memorial cross
Inglewood memorial
Kaponga war memorial
Katikara memorial
Lepperton war memorial
Mahoetahi memorial cross
Mahoetahi memorial grave
Malone Memorial
Manaia First World War memorial obelisk
Manaia NZ Wars memorial
Manaia war memorial
Mangatoki school memorial
Mangorei war memorial
Manutahi memorial pool
Marsland Hill NZ Wars memorial
Matapu memorial
Meremere school war memorial
Midhurst war memorial
New Plymouth Boys High war memorial
New Plymouth cenotaph
New Plymouth memorial church
New Plymouth RSA
New Plymouth Sth African War memorial
Normanby NZ Wars memorial
Normanby war memorial
Ohawe NZ Wars memorial
Okaiawa First World War memorial
Okato Sth African War memorial
Okato war memorial
Omata memorial
Opunake war memorial
Otakeho war memorial
Patea war memorial
Pihama war memorial
Pukearuhe NZ Wars memorial
Puketakauere NZ Wars memorial, Waitara
Puketapu feud memorial cross
Pungarehu war memorial
Rahotu war memorial
St Andrews Church roll
Stratford memorial cross
Stratford memorial hall
Stratford war memorial gates
Strathmore war memorial
Taranaki Volunteers memorial
Tariki war memorial
Te Kiri war memorial
Te Ngutu o te manu NZ Wars memorial
Tikorangi school war memorial
Tikorangi war memorial
Turuturu Mokai NZ Wars memorial
Urenui war memorial
Uruti war memorial
Waihi Cemetery NZ Wars memorial cairn
Waitara First World War memorial
Waitara Sth African War memorial
Waitotara war memorial
Warea war memorial
Whangamomona war memorial
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/map/taranaki-memorials#map
Locations:
57th Regiment NZ Wars memorial
Alton war memorial
Ararata First World War memorial
Auroa war memorial
Awatuna war memorial
Bell Block First World War memorial
Bird Road School war memorial
Cardiff war memorial
Clifton war memorial
Douglas war memorial
Dudley school war memorial
Eltham First World War memorial gates
Fitzroy School war memorial
Frankley Road memorial
Hawera memorial arch
Huirangi NZ Wars memorial cross
Inglewood memorial
Kaponga war memorial
Katikara memorial
Lepperton war memorial
Mahoetahi memorial cross
Mahoetahi memorial grave
Malone Memorial
Manaia First World War memorial obelisk
Manaia NZ Wars memorial
Manaia war memorial
Mangatoki school memorial
Mangorei war memorial
Manutahi memorial pool
Marsland Hill NZ Wars memorial
Matapu memorial
Meremere school war memorial
Midhurst war memorial
New Plymouth Boys High war memorial
New Plymouth cenotaph
New Plymouth memorial church
New Plymouth RSA
New Plymouth Sth African War memorial
Normanby NZ Wars memorial
Normanby war memorial
Ohawe NZ Wars memorial
Okaiawa First World War memorial
Okato Sth African War memorial
Okato war memorial
Omata memorial
Opunake war memorial
Otakeho war memorial
Patea war memorial
Pihama war memorial
Pukearuhe NZ Wars memorial
Puketakauere NZ Wars memorial, Waitara
Puketapu feud memorial cross
Pungarehu war memorial
Rahotu war memorial
St Andrews Church roll
Stratford memorial cross
Stratford memorial hall
Stratford war memorial gates
Strathmore war memorial
Taranaki Volunteers memorial
Tariki war memorial
Te Kiri war memorial
Te Ngutu o te manu NZ Wars memorial
Tikorangi school war memorial
Tikorangi war memorial
Turuturu Mokai NZ Wars memorial
Urenui war memorial
Uruti war memorial
Waihi Cemetery NZ Wars memorial cairn
Waitara First World War memorial
Waitara Sth African War memorial
Waitotara war memorial
Warea war memorial
Whangamomona war memorial
Friday, August 26
Play the game, guard our name
Ruck and bowl again
Let victories gleam, shine on our team
Tribute to Ferdinand
by Trevor Rowe
He's our mascot, He's our boy
Taranaki's Pride and Joy
Chorus
Ferdinand, Ferdinand, with your fifteen men,
In this land - you are grand - Ferdinand
Verse
He held the mighty Springboks
He fought the British Isles
An Mooloo met her match on Rugby Park
He's after that Ranfurly Shield,
and out to show the world
That this old Bull is not out for a lark
Ruck and bowl again
Let victories gleam, shine on our team
Tribute to Ferdinand
by Trevor Rowe
He's our mascot, He's our boy
Taranaki's Pride and Joy
Chorus
Ferdinand, Ferdinand, with your fifteen men,
In this land - you are grand - Ferdinand
Verse
He held the mighty Springboks
He fought the British Isles
An Mooloo met her match on Rugby Park
He's after that Ranfurly Shield,
and out to show the world
That this old Bull is not out for a lark
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