POROUTAWHAO JUNIORS1963 

Back: Michael Munich, Ivan Kane, Derek Speirs, Gerard Puts, John Bartholomew, Mel Easton, Bill Tatana, Peter Tait, Ross Gordon, Steven Hewitt, Stanford Kiriona

Middle: Peter Davies, Philip Withell, Donald Stewart, Kevin Pratt, Tai Tatana, William Empson, Brian Kilsby, Trevor Kernohan, Richard Anderson, Grant Mitchell, Russell Anderson

Front: Diane Henson, Jan Herbert, Debra Tamihana, Janet Pearson, Elizabeth Speirs, Susan Hogg, Susan Bartholomew, Colleen Morgan, Lynda Adin, Linda Gwynn, Pauline Bartholomew 

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 

 W. Stuart Donnelly was a stalwart of Foxton's medical services. He began his career in the town working for pharmacist  Thomas Crotty  before buying his business. For a time an optician called at his chemist shop once a week- the only optician service the town had. Kete records show Donnelly's shop on Foxton's Main Street from 1960-1970. Records do not  show where his shop was before that time (records show that Donnelly owned a shop in 1952). He also appears to have owned a pharmacy in Levin. W. Stuart Donnelly was also the Mayor of Foxton Borough from 1972-1978. A photograph exists of him standing in his shop (this can be found on Kete by searching 'W. Stuart Donnelly'). 

The 'Gala' range of cosmetics seems to have been a popular line for Donnelly's business. This is the second cinema advertising slide featuring their products!

The New Zealand Companies Register shows that Rachelle Gowns was incorporated on the 26th of November, 1962 and was dissolved in 1990. Judging by the clothing in the slide this ad seems to date from the 1960s. The lady is wrapped up warmly- perhaps the leaf design denotes an autumn collection?

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!  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

This magazine was published at a very important time in New Zealand's entertainment history. Since it cost one shilling it must have come out before decimal currency (1967) but after the introduction of New Zealand TV (1960). At this time the cinema reigned supreme with the average person seeing around seventeen movies a year and around 30-40 million tickets being sold annually. However, with over quarter of a million sets by 1965 television was catching up.

This slide would have been shown during the intermission of a film encouraging people to buy the magazine in the foyer so they could read all about the latest entertainment.  It was a New Zealand publication so there would have been lots of local theatre productions in there too! One of many cinema advertising slides at MAVtech Museum, this one would have been shown at a local cinema.

Russel Field (foreground) of Field's Apiaries and employee "Brownie" 1967-68 season.

When working bees in the Wanganui Valley for Manuka Honey we sometimes stayed overnight in a caravan.

"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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Penciled on back - Halloween function held by the Horowhenua Scottish Society and Highland Pipe Band. from left: Gail Wilkie (best Halloween costume). Douglas Waters (best original attire). Stewart Beissel (best authentic costume). Mon. Nov. 3, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Photograph by : J. Cumming, Levin, N.Z. Negative No….....

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

Halloween function held by the Horowhenua Scottish Society and Highland Pipe Band. 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right - Gail Wilkie (best Halloween costume). Douglas Waters (best original attire). Stewart Beissel (best authentic costume).

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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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Penciled on back - Mr Phang Kit Chat, a Colombo plan student from Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, who will be attached to the Levin Library for 2 weeks as a part of his 6 mth study programme. Thurs. April 18, 1968.

Stamped on back with black ink – 18 MAR 1968

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

Mr Chat, student attached to Levin Library, 1968 1 B&W photo print

Mr Phang Kit Chat, a Colombo Plan student from Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, who will be attached to the Levin Library for 2 weeks as a part of his 6 month study programme.

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Penciled on back - The Royal Horticultural Societys’ “Dictionary of Gardening” presented by the trustees of the former Levin Horticultural Society. Mr N.D. Broadbent, chairman of the societys’ trustees is seen with the librarian Miss D.E. Picken. Sat. Aug. 2, 1969.

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

See also – #.0287

Book presented to Levin Public Library, 1969 1 B&W photo print

Book – “Dictionary of Gardening” (by The Royal Horticultural Society), is presented to the Levin Public Library by the trustees of the former Levin Horticultural Society. Left – Miss D.E. Picken (librarian). Right – Mr N.D. Broadbent (chairman, Levin Horticultural Society trustees).

See also – #.0287

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