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The presentation of a special flag by the NZ ex-Engineers' Association to the School of Military Engineering, Linton Camp, was made in Levin in October 1958.

It marked the close association between the association and the corps of the Ropyal NZ Engineers.

Shown with the flag are, front row, from left: the Colonel Commandant, Col. A. Murray, OBE, Messrs G. Lee, W.G. Phillips, G.P. Boggs, H.R. (Bub) Bell and the Chief Engineer, Lt-Col. A.R. Currie, DSO, OBE.

Fluoride-A bitter debate:

Levin made history with New Zealand's first postal borough loan poll in April 1973-and the poll itself made history in Levin.

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New Zealand's first postal borough loan poll
Mr L.B. Roberts

Granted freedom of the borough:

History was made on the Saterday afternoon of February 7, 1959, when Levin granted the Freedom of the Borough to the Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers.

Contains:

Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers

Built some of Levin's biggest buildings:

Some of the largest contracts ever undertaken in Levin have been awarded to the local firm of Sciascia Brothers Ltd.

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Sciascia Brothers Ltd.
Sciascia and Winiata
Messrs G.J. Sciascia
M.T. Winiata
Messrs H.N. Sciascia
N.M. Winiata
Messrs R, G.C, H.N and G.J. Sciascia formed Sciascia Brothers
Levin War Veterans Home
Levin mall
Horowhenua Hospital
Waiopehu College stages one and two
Levin Horticultural Research Centre
Levin's new Post Office

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March 1981

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