Do you recognise these staff members from Poroutawhao School 1960?

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This is the second slide from Rachelle Gowns, and they both seem to follow a seasonal theme. The first slide (searchable on Kete, just type in 'Rachelle Gowns' in the search bar) had an autumn theme- but the daffodils on this slide seem to symbolise a spring collection.

The New Zealand Companies Register shows that Rachelle Gowns was incorporated on the 26th of November, 1962 and was dissolved in 1990. Going to the cinema was a lot less formal in the 1960s than it was decades earlier- but you didn't want to be scruffy! 'God Save The Queen' still played before each screening and stayed that way until the end of the decade. Newsreels also gave the cinema a more formal atmosphere of education as well as entertainment.  That, and the overseas fashions in 1960s films would have made the cinema the perfect place to advertise. 

Rachelle Gown's slide would most likely have been screened during the end of intermission. Kete Horowhenua also has a 1981 print ad from this business which can be seen here https://horowhenua.kete.net.nz/item/7ca73eeb-f726-4eb7-bdaf-94015d0f92d8 

"Brownie" showing a frame containing bee larvae (brood) and some honey.  Brownie took over as head beekeeper from Norman Keane who had left to work as his own beekeeper business.

Penciled on back: “35. Exchange. New Levin telephone exchange from ‘Chronicle’ 8 November 1963. Operator and supervisor.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date 20/10/90

A switchboard operator and her supervisor at the Levin Automatic Telephone Exchange, 1963.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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Inscription on reverse reads: “First Day Pupils and Staff of Fairfield School 5 Feb 1963. Original in Fairfield School Album”

First day pupils and staff at Fairfield School 1963.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Taitoko School. The Rt Rev Manu Bennett Bishop of Aotearoa with Mr J Goodwin (Head Teacher) and Mrs Bennett at the official opening of school in Dec 1969.

Mr John Goodwin is presented with a plaque to mark the opening of Taitoko School by The Rt Rev Manu Bennett, Bishop of Aotearoa in 1969, while Mrs Bennett looks on.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Mr Blair Tennant M P officially opened Fairfield School 6th April 1963 with two youngest pupils Vivienne Jenkins & Bruce Jongste.”

Mr Blair Tennant officially opens Fairfield School with the two youngest pupils Vivienne Jenkins and Bruce Jongste.

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Penciled on back - Levin Wanderers under 18 grade, 1969 (winners of the Sisson Cup). Back row, T. Davey, P. Rewita, P. Karitiana, S. Walker, D. King, D. Wilkinson, M. Kingi, R. Peachy, B. Paul. Front row: B. Kildey (manager), B. McGregor, P. Warren, R. Ngahona, V. Millard (coach). Sat. Nov. 15, 1969.

Written on back with black ballpoint pen – Sport Today

Written on back with red ballpoint pen – Wanderers Rugby Team

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Levin Wanderers under 18 grade, 1969 (winners of the Sisson Cup) 1 B&W photo print

Formal group photo. Left to Right - Back Row: T. Davey, P. Rewita, P. Karitiana, S. Walker. Centre Row: D. King, D. Wilkinson, M. Kingi, R. Peachy, B. Paul. Front Row: B. Kildey (manager), B. McGregor, P. Warren (holding Sisson Cup), R. Ngahona, V. Millard (coach).

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Penciled on back - Miss Julie Wilson employee of Gilroy Hairstylists winner of the intermediate day style under 4 years section of hairdressing competitions at Wanganui. Thurs. Aug. 7, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Miss Wilson, a winner in hairdressing competitions, 1969 1 B&W photo print

Miss Julie Wilson, employee of Gilroy Hairstylists, winner of the intermediate day style (under 4 years section) during hairdressing competitions at Whanganui.

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Penciled on back - Mrs E.G. Parkin of Otaki winner of $50 in the fashion-setter competition at the Levin Racing Club’s winter meeting, seen with Miss Sue Barton assistant judge. Thurs. July 31, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Mrs E.G. Parkin (left) of Otaki, winner of $50 in the fashion-setter competition at the Levin Racing Club’s winter meeting, with Miss Sue Barton (right) assistant judge. 1 B&W photo print

Man (unidentified) in background.

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