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Dick Denton's Scrapbook No. 2

by Dick Denton

Dick Denton has shared his scrapbooks of clippings etc for us on Kete. The pages have been scanned to PDF files:

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Dick Denton

Page	Contents
Front Cover
1	Claude Waite shearing a Romney crossbred ewe on Mr R.B. Denton's property - watched by Vivienne Denton, Mary Sutton and John Denton.
2	Governor General Sir Denis Blundell discusses the New Plymouth power project with Mr P.M. Denton. Having a good time at the John Maybury show - audience applauding.
3	Staff Nurse Cotterell, of Burwood Hospital displays part of the collection of Japanese dolls ... Patricia Jones (Marsden School) Two marchers in student procession (unnamed)
4	Young citizens win awards: Miss Vicky Hancock and Miss Patricia Jones with RSA vice president Mr A.R. Johnson. Cook of the week - Mrs Pam Denton - four well-Tried Dishes.
5	API Show 1972 final preparations - Mr M. Staples, Mr C.E.C. Webb, one of the oldest exhibitors who first entered stock in the show as a boy in 1910, and Mr P.R. Robinson whose father, Mr R.L. Robinson, exhibited for many years and was a former president. Inspection of Horowhenua Lake Domain by members of the Lake Domain Board prior to monthly meeting: Messrs S. Tukapua, K.W. Loan (engineering advisor), T. Tukapua, Mrs N.H. McMillan, and Messrs R.B. Denton, R. Harwood (chairman), F.W. Taylor (horticultural advisor), J. McConnell (secretary) and J.F. Moses.
6	New NZ Citizens naturalised at Levin Borough Council ceremony : Mr L. and Mrs T. Tofa, Waitarere Beach, Mrs M. Sue and Mr S. Sue, Kimberley Road, Mrs Shun Yeung Chan, Levin, and Mrs L. Tse, Buller Road. Western Districts Lifesaving championships - officially opened by Horowhenua County Council chairman, Mr J.S. Blenhkorn.
7	Photo of the Tararuas - north of Levin - disused meeting house.
8	Horowhenua County Council meeting - Mr J.K. Hunn (Waikanae), Mr B.M.A. Ryder, Mr C.K. Arcus, Mr R.P. Calder (Shannon)a new councillor, Mr F.J. Cooke (Waikanae), Mr S.H. Claridge (Tokomaru), Mr J.F. Guy (Whirikino) a new councillor, Mr E.F. Gates (Waikanae) a new councillor, Mr J.S. Blenkhorn and Mr R.B. Denton. Visiting proposed tip site in Hokio Sand Road - Messrs R.B. Denton (chairman), W.A. Walker (county engineer), C.K. Arcus, B.M. A. Ryder, L.R. Burnell and Mr J.F. Guy. Morning tea function for Mrs D. Knight's baby daughter, Angela- pictured Mrs J.M. Truebridge and Mrs D. Knight.
9	Levin's annual ewe fair - Mr S.G. Luxton, Mr.T. Windley and Mr, M.T. Read. Waitarere County Town Committee: Mr A.P.F. Seymour, Mr R.J. Russell, Mr W.J.Isles, Mr A. Hogg (deputy chairman), Mr Frank Harrison (chairman), Mr R.B. Denton (Horowhenua County Council representative), Mrs R.J Suckling. Photo: Mr R.B. Denton, chairman of the Rural District Council, Mr H Hurn, chairman of the Waikawa Beach Ratepayers Association and Mr A.R. Tanner, chairman of the Manawatu Catchment Board.
10	In 2 parts: - Top: Lowered course record - for the Sir Bernard Fergusson Trophy. Bottom: Levin's new satellite town - planners are not pinpointing the exact place - but somewhere over the other side of Lake Horowhenua - Mr K.T. Dee, borough engineer, Mr W.A. Walker, county engineer, Mr R.B. Denton, county councillor, Mr A. Peart, District Commissioner of Works, Mr J.S. Blenkhorn, county chairman, Mr L.B. Roberts, mayor, Mr A. Langbein, district engineer Ministry of Works, and Mr. M. Weit, planning officer.
11	Valuation Discussion - Mr W.E. Bartosh with Horowhenua Rural Districts Council chairman Mr R.B. Denton. Horowhenua Scottish Society Ball - Mr R. Malcolmson and Mrs Malcolmson, official guests Mr F. MacKinnon and Mrs MacKinnon, the mayor and mayoress, Mr and Mr L.B. Roberts, Horowhenua County Council representative Mr R.B. Denton and Mrs Denton. A group of Japanese fruit growers visiting the NZ Fruitgrowers Federation nursery in Queen Street East.
12	County promises to upgrade road - following fatal accisent at Koputaroa Road.
13	1976 winners of the International youth farm exchange programme - Geoff Lewis of Levin. Exhibition at at The Mall, Levin.
14	Official opening of Horowhenua County Council chambers and end-oy-year function - Inspector F.J.Anderson, Levin Police, Mr J.G. Law, Manawaty Catchment board, Sir Jack Hunn, councillor from Waikanae, Mr J.H. Hudson, former county clerk, mayor of Levin, Mr L.B. Roberts, Cr. B.M.A. Ryder, deputy chairperson of the county council, Cr. J.S. Blenkhorn, Chairman. Below Guests at the function held in the new chambers.
15	Opening of new Horowhenua County Council Chambers - Cr. R.B. Denton and former county clerk, Mr J. Hudson, now of Auckland. Visit to Lake - past and present members of the Horowhenua Lake Domain Board were at the late to see the rowing.
16	Double stabbing in Garrett Street, Wellington. Detective Sergeant Ross Pinkham questioning users of Central Park.
17	Formation of the Horowhenua Historical Sovciety - appeal for old photographs. Mrs Grace Martin, granddaughter of Hector McDonald senior - earliest settler in the district, talks with Mr H. Tibble.
18	Farewell held - Miss Horowhenua 1972, Miss Lauren Ryan with Mr J.M. Staples, Horowhenua AP & I Association president, and Mrs Staples. Miss Marilyn Waring, MP for Raglan, addresses public meeting at Waiopehu College gymnasium.
19	Off to USA on a Fiekd Scholarship - Julie Pagden. Robyn playing tiny replica Thai flute.
20	Horowhenua Lake Domain Board works committee inspects domain prior to a board meeting - Messers D.H. Tomlinson,--. Taylor, R.B. Denton, G.A. Turner, and board secretary Mr R.J. Franks.
21	Candidates speak at a "let the candidates speak" meeting of Levin Federated Farmers. Photo of Horowhenua Lake Domain Board annual meeting.
22	In 2 parts: top: Some said farewell - county council members change after election. Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade members celebration - Mr L.V. Trass, Mr J.S. Blenkhorn, Mr R.B. Denton, and mayor, Mr. L.B. Roberts. Bottom: Two members resign from Horowhenua Lake Domain Board - Mr R.B. Denton and Mr D.H. Tomlinson.
23	Bridge Players raising money for the Salvation Army Community Centre - at Rod Weir's home. Players at the Levin Bridge Club's weekly meeting - Mrs. D. McCarrison, Mrs D. Mackay, Mr A. Luhrs and Mrs D. Kilsby.
24	Masonic Village, Queen Street, Levin - nearing completion. St John the Baptist's Anglican Church, Ohau - celebrating 75th anniversary.
25	Photo: Richard Denton holding a clam shell from trip to Mutton Bird Point, Lord Howe Island. A tropical cruise with a difference - Dr Richard Denton.
26	4 photos - Jeremy Sutton aged 4 on old tractor at Avalon Park. Mr B.S. Margetts, CBA. Bruce Hills - delivery boy of the week. Taitoko Playcentre's successful fathers evening - Mr G. Denton and son Michael, aged 3.
27	3 photos - Several relatives of Mr G.L. Adkin at a public meeting about his works. Miss Jean Stenton and Mr Athol McCredie looking at prints for Adkin Family Album exhibition. Mrs J.E. Rolston and Mr R.B. Denton looking at old photographs.
28	3 photos - Mr F.W. Parker and Mr W.J.M. Rolston looking at early map of Lake Horowhenua. Nostalgic return to Levin sale yards by Mr Rod Weir. Mr Rod Weir returned to the rostrum at the Levin saleyards after an absence of 14 years - pictured with buyers.
29	Ex-Navalwoman has show ship-shape - Mrs Jo Suckling.
30	Annual Meeting of Interlude Theatre group. Mr G. Foxton, manager of the NZ Fruit Growers Federation explains the procedure of budding trees to 33 visiting Japanese orchardists.
31	2 photos: -New Lions Club District Governor for the area visited Levin - Mr Fran Cheung. - Mr Dick Denton points out collection routes for the Lions Club's collectors in the IHC appeal.
32	2 photos: Messers R.B. Denton and Jack Arnell examine a log-splitter attachment. Looking at one of a collection of old photographs on display are Mrs J.E. Rolston and Mr R.B. Denton.
33	Long-time resident of town, but still county's champion - Mr J.S. (Jack) Blenkhorn.
34	Levin horticulturist heads for Himalayas - Mr and Mrs G. Foxton of Levin.
35	Brought many memories back to NZ with them - back to resume life inLevin after 15 months in the foothills of the Himalyas in northern India are Mr and Mrs G. Foxton.
36	Lifetime commitment to community - Brinsley Michael Anthony Ryder.
37	Whangarei Kindergarten, Catherine Kelsey, Lynne Gray, Vivienne Pinkham on exercycles at YMCA.
38	Water Safety - learning to swim at a young age.
39	Lieutenant I.S. (Ian) Grey, boats officer of the Horowhenua Sea Cadet Unit, TS Tutira. Mr Jack Porter, former college principal addressing meeting on nuclear war issue.
40	Classes 'stimulating' - John Ruth, artist.
41	Guest artist in exhibition - Mrs Val Hercus. Mrs Beryl Clemance unpacks pottery for Friday's art exhibition in the Levin Memoriial Hall.
42	In 2 parts: - top: Farewell to the Regent. - bottom: Former Levin Mayor honoured - Mr L.B. Roberts MBE.
43	Birthday Honours presented, Picnic for Peace display at Waiopehu College - painting by Levin artist Sylvia Lovell.
44	Horowhenua College Foundation Pupils attend reunion dinner, Frank Thompson photo of 1937 representative team which played South Africa in New Zealand.
45	Starting young on computers - Jonathon Sutton of Lower Hutt, Welshman promoting pony trakking - Mr J. Arthur George.
46	Every piece is a challenge - antique restorer Mr Ian Grey of Levin.
47	Mrs Agnes Blacklaws celebrating 95th birthday with her daughter Mrs Rossie Smith and grand-daughter Mrs Jill Luke and great grandson Jonathan Luke (3 months). Mark of respect to first councillors - 100 years ago.
48	The Levin Golf Club celebrates 75 years of golf on Queen's Birthday.
49	Active 99-year-old still walks to town (Mrs Ethel Bourdot), Ethel the model.
50	Incredible support - Toy and Doll festival by the Rotary Club of Levin South and the local branch of the Save the Children Fund raises $4804.84. Mrs Ethel Bourdot and Mr Roy Palmer at Masonic Village.
51	Large picture of Mrs Ethel Bourdot - 100 years old.
52	Mrs Ethel Bourdot's 100th birthday.
53	In 2 parts: - top of page: Reunion to celebrate 25 years of Girl Guides in Levin - Miss Glenys Hoar of Manakau. Bottom of page: Tararua couple tell Palmer their fears - Mr Rod Poulton, Horowhenua hill farmer.
54	Still Hiking at 100 - Mrs Ethel Bourdot, Former Guardian Employee 100, 100th birthday celebrations for Mrs Bourdot.
55	Brian Roche of Coopers & Lybrand, Chartered Accountants, Table made and donated to the Horowhenua AP & I Association, Certificates presented to Kotuku Scouts Group - photo showing: Richard Weldon, Allan Day, Ian Grey, David Jensen, Bruce Bycroft, Helen Nugteren, Mike Dellabarca, Mary Pink, Ernie Pink, Jim Nugteren and Graeme McKenzie.
56	Big crowds at Anzac services - Levin's mayor, Mr Jack Bolderson with Mr Peter MacKenzie with portrait of Freyberg unveiled in the Freyberg Lounge of the Levin Memorial Hall.
57	Brian Denton of Otaki with felled macrocarpa trees. Preserving Fernhill.
58	John Denton at meeting about impending changes to tax lesislation. New vicar at St Marys - Reverend Richard Garner.
59	Minister farewelled - Archdeacon J.D. Orchard, St Mary's Anglican Church, Levin
60	Jack Blenkhorn: No Regrets over leaving.
61	Manakau Post Office celebration and MBE for Jack Lines
62	Director retires - Mr Ian MacDonald, DSIR's first chief director of its Industrial Divisions
63	3 birthday announcements: Ethel Bourdot turns 101, Ethel Bourdot turns 103, Ethel Bourdot turns 104 (in 1991).
64	Vernon Joblin, vicar of St. Mary's and Pukemarama homestead, Tangimoana receives B classification from Historic Places Trust.
65	Fulker, Denton and Co. - Levin accounting firm opens. Diane Denton photo.
66	Global hunt for heirs has Levin connection, Former Levin woman confirmed as heiress - Peggy Wallace nee Jackson, Heiress found
67	New life for old buildings - Longburn freexing works dormitories purchased by Te Awahou Trust Foxton.
68	The love of camellias has taken her around the world - Nancy Lewis of Porotawhao near Levin.
69	Sausage scrummage Car sponsorship deal for high profile sport
70	Police staff movements - Ross Pinkham, and medals mark policemen's service.
71	Police clippings
72	Mission incredible
73	The ears of a space probe Shake, rattle and ronn - in deep space Injuries open door for Lee
74	Super changes - Jack Aitchison, Ethel Bourdot turns 105.
75	Judge retires from the coalface - Judge Bernard Cullinane.
76	Coming of age ... at last - Tom Beckett, 84, Mrs Marjorie Crowder, Mrs Georgina Scott, Mr Tom Beckett, and Mrs Gertrude Scott all turn 21.
77	McCreadys celebrate 50 years of marriage and Time Capsule sold by Levin Lions Club to raise money for the town's new swimming pool.
78	Skills in embryo transfer work recognised throughout NZ - Ms Julia Aspinall and obituary for Mr J.C. (Jerry) Aspinall aged 70 years.
79	Ms Julia Aspinall, Bruce Road identity.
80	Proud prize-winners - Hamish Pinkham and Luke Hawkins 1992 QSM Ross Pinkham Youngsters build their fitness level
81	In 2 parts - Lewis Family garden - top of page - and - bottom of page
82	Flower business gallops away - Donna Hansby, Vivienne Denton won Miss Horowhenua College contest.
83	Competition to find oldest Plunket Book in Horowhenua.
84	In 2 Parts - top of page -and - Tim Denton - bottom of page
85	Godfrey Bowen dies aged 71, Driving force behind shearing.
86	Godfrey Bowen - Image of shearers lifted, Bowen was one of 'nature's gentlemen'
87-8	This photograph of the officers of the Levin Battallion Home Guard, was taken on August 21, 1943.
89	Two of the district's pioneer families are included in the group in front of this early picture of the Hydrabad, taken about 1908.
90	Mr Jack Honore of Gladstone firing up an old farrier's forge for the children of Muhunoa School.

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