More Info →Page 59 - Levin 75th Jubilee Supplement

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	Well known butcher in Levin in 1958, Mr W.I. Urquhart, pictured preparing a haggis for the traditional treat at the Horowhenua Scottish Society's ball in September of that year.
	February, 1973: Levin veterans' tennis tournament competitors. Won that year by Ken Scott, Levin.
	Probably during World War 1, this group of women were involved in a Princess compotition to raise money for charity. From left: Amy Lancaster, Mrs Proctor (seated), Joy Tubman (Princess) later Mrs Short, Mrs W.M.Clark, Mrs Edna Campbell, nee Clark, two unidentified women standing to right, Mrs Tubman (seated).
	The berryfruit industry has a long association with Levin and in 1958, Brown's Berryfruit Gardens employed a large staff. These pickers, Pat Alington, Margaret Wilson, June Moody, Sandra Baker, Betty Davies, Junnette Snowsill and Margaret Hatfield were paid sixpence a pound for their efforts-the going rate in those days.
	Back in 1964, these young learner-pipers were being taught by the three men at the end of the table, from left, Messrs R. Irvine, A. Yorston and M. Waldrom. Those sitting round the table are, from left: Fiona McLean, John Steele, John Warren, Gary Oliver, John Grey, Ian MacDonald, Ian MacTavish, Michael Lincoln, Rod McTavish, Brian Hepdich, Vaugh Rush, Robert Urguhart, Graham Bird, Bruce Rennie, Annette McLean.
	Two views of the Grand Hotel: After it had been renovated ...
	... and during the disastrous fire this year which saw the end of the old building. A tavern is to be built on the site by NZ Breweries.

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March 1981