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The Chronicle: 75th Jubilee Supplement

by The Chronicle

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Levin Borough, 1906-1981.

Creator	The Chronicle
Creation date	March 1981

A 120 page newspaper supplement of articles and photographs, published to commemmorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Levin Borough.

Page 001	It was people who made Levin what it is Meant to name Levin Taitoko
Page 002	Congratulations Levin Borough on your 75th Anniversary
Page 003	Dragged protesting into the industrial age Mayor's Message
Page 004	The paint pot celebrates 25 years in business New name-same service
Page 005	Nine members of Parliament. One of Levin’s earliest homes. Facts about Levin. MP looks to future.
Page 006	Hygiene regulations killed the abattoir. Land cleared of bush.
Page 007	Harry Lane was among the first.
Page 008	Recollections from the Prouse Family.
Page 009	Proud record of rotary. Levin south rotary club. Toastmistresses since 1976.
Page 010	Medical services began early.
Page 011	Biggest psychopaedic hospital in NZ. Clark family has close ties with early development.
Page 012	Remember back in 1956?
Page 013	Writing grows faint in girls diary. Something fishy?
Page 014	Armed constabulary were first police.
Page 015	Rail linked with development.
Page 016	Censorship buried details of bridge collapse.
Page 017	Co-op Levin wine cellar.
Page 018	Bitter blow when Levin site rejected. Rugby was Jack Smith's life.
Page 019	Bought a train. Andy Bonner saw industry expand. Colourful character. Recollections. Nearly 40 years looking after Levin motorists.
Page 020	Lot of hot air. Opened way to million dollar gas business.
Page 021	Low water pressure frustrated firemen.
Page 022	Clubs made rugby what it is.
Page 023	Guides for 57 years. Access was hazardous.
Page 024	Golf not far behind the borough.
Page 025	The postmaster was a lady. Came along the beach.
Page 026	Crowds gathered outside newspaper. Three long-serving editors.
Page 027	Chronicle's history began back in 1893. Post office links with newspapers. Married in building.
Page 028	Newspapers may have opened up Shannon route.
Page 029	Fifty years of netball. Levin Altrusa club.
Page 030	Silverdale; the aristocrat of knitwear.
Page 031	Cycling: Notable field of endeavour. Levin bridge club. Peter the Russian.
Page 032	Battle for identity.
Page 033	Dairy company passing and end of an era. Prosperity built on butter quality. Deerstalkers train for safety, care. The Billycan suppliers.
Page 034	This page contains pictures of early Levin.
Page 035	Another landmark disappeared. Dull thud was end of light standard. Controversy surrounded beginning of P.O. too. House of many parts.
Page 036	This page contains pictures from early Levin.
Page 037	Several sites for saleyards. Many sawmills in early Levin.
Page 038	Goods came by ship to Foxton. Nearly 80 years of transport.
Page 039	Buses began in 1920's. Soil association.
Page 040	Cosmopolitan club is older than borough. X-Rays in 1959.
Page 041	Was regarded as model farming establishment.
Page 042	This page contains a map of Kawiu Estate Levin.
Page 043	Oldest living resident born in Levin. Taking picture equipment weighed 7 tons. New claim to be first European here.
Page 044	Firm contributed much to district. Served 21 years in force here. Noted NZer gave lifetime to services.
Page 045	Te Kama-Last link with bush-clad area. Church of christ.
Page 046	Growth of membership. Fire in pens. Farmers group.
Page 047	Bowling green opened 1909. Bowlers have much to thank her for. Central bowling club.
Page 048	Jockey hid. Flashbacks to early meetings.
Page 049	Promoted industry throughout district. New drive has old objective. Made film on Levin.
Page 050	Public trust. Dr Thompson served the community. Court brief.
Page 051	Rest rooms began with W.D.F.F. Anglican services in Ponga shed. WTCU: 1893.
Page 052	Didn't own any horses to pull fire engine.
Page 053	Just a series of fire hazards..
Page 054	New church marked jubilee year. The first telephone exchange:1907.
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Page 057	Pictures from the past - Byko's Corner through the years.
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Page 067	Young farmers lead the way. New year fun.
Page 068	Rivalry between Levin and Weraroa.
Page 069	Opposition to borough status. Maori leader. Eratic drivers. Masonic Lodge in 1903. Chamber began with desire to help.
Page 070	Little theatre beginnings. Won land in 1900 ballot. Unusual motoring offence:1964
Page 071	Long history of hockey. Music society thriving. Native flora club. Wiping out the wires: A legend.
Page 072	Mangahao a first. Nine killed as dam was built.
Page 073	Power board was ready and waiting. When the poles went up. Town all lit up.
Page 074	Nancy Adkin Ritchie's artwork used on the cover of Leslie Adkin's book Early Horowhenua
Page 075	Search and rescue. Tracks cut through the ranges. Tramping club. Forest and bird society.
Page 076	Close association with Levin hotel.
Page 077	These page contains Corrie Swanwicks recollections of the History of Levin's commercial area.
Page 078	This page contains History of Levin commercial area, continued.
Page 079	This page contains History of Levin commercial area, continued.
Page 080	This page contains History of Levin commercial area, continued.
Page 081	This page contains History of Levin commercial area, continued.
Page 082	This page contains History of Levin commercial area, continued.
Page 083	This page contains History of Levin commercial area.
Page 084	Pre-School education. Kindergartens. Community day nursery. School turning point.
Page 085	Convent for 61 years. Five principals. Town schools. Waiopehu modern school.
Page 086	School recalls history. Weraroa play centre. Parents centre.
Page 087	The cycling major. Lodge formed in 1897. Roller skating.
Page 088	Decried as white elephant.
Page 089	A key figure. Eight town clerks. Protest. Domed and corniced. Early Library.
Page 090	Longest serving town clerk.
Page 091	Didn't let grass grow under their feet. Cost of power below.
Page 092	Policemen lived here. Paid their way with groceries. Square dancing.
Page 093	This page contains an ad from Levin Co-Op congratulating Levin on its 75th Jubilee.
Page 094	Had a water problem. Sheep brought fame to town.
Page 095	More than just a chemist. Pioneer family.
Page 096	Town and country moving together. Old time dancing.
Page 097	Racing came with early settlers-and stayed. Splendid stayers in early races.
Page 098	This page contains an ad for Spiers Concrete Ltd.
Page 099	Thirteen mayors served Levin.
Page 100	Aviation had its ups and downs. Lions 21 this year.
Page 101	Historical society contributed much.
Page 102	Polished prop a reminder of early aircraft. Influence on town.
Page 103	This page contains an ad for Peacocks gift vouchers.
Page 104	This page contains an ad from P.D.C congratulating Levin on their 75th anniversary.
Page 105	Pipe band for 43 years. Band wound up.
Page 106	Fluoride-A bitter debate. Granted freedom of the borough. Built some of Levin's biggest buildings.
Page 107	Began training horses at the age of 70. Thirty years of apostolic church. Early days in C.W.I.
Page 108	Maori owners only got 30/-an acre. Century coming up for house.
Page 109	First schooling in Queen Street.
Page 110	Jubilee greetings from Sciascia Brothers Ltd.
Page 111	Sewerage system in dispute as early as 1908. Harriers had beginnings in church club.
Page 112	Felt town would be doomed when timber was cut out.
Page 113	Levin's gravel pits.
Page 114	Methodism nearly 100 years here.
Page 115	Superior supervisor. Borough has expanded boundaries gradually. Began 1940. Tararua Jaycee. Helped found Jaycee.
Page 116	Research began early. Hospital bus. Post war development.
Page 117	Lucky number brought land in clearing.
Page 118	This page contains an ad from The Bank of New Zealand congratulating Levin on it's 75th Jubilee.
Page 119	20 years of community Co-Operation-Hospital.
Page 120	This page contains articles: Early Levin from the air.

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