One of the smallest record labels in the country, TALA was set up in Levin in 1957. In the beginning it stood for 'To Assist Levin Artists' but, with few local acts coming forward, it was changed to 'To Assist Local Artists'. Either way, this label had around forty releases, each featuring New Zealand artists.

The label's owner, Wally Clark, was quick to pick up on international trends in music and always found local bands who were playing the right tune. This particular tune is by the Warren Sisters who were one of Clark's original TALA talents. 'Lace Covered Windows' was released in around 1968 and was among the last TALA releases.

Follow the link below for a picture of these artists on Kete 

https://horowhenua.kete.net.nz/item/b734f09f-9000-4f64-a332-7f4c1bb84990

Wally Clark was also a professional photographer who also cornered the Levin TV hire market- a very busy man! 

Three sisters Diane, Kathy, and Pirihira are pictured here with the 'Platters'.The Warren Sisters were known for their harmonious voices. The sisters come from a family that was very musical, as most of their brothers and sisters played and sang in bands.

Kipa Roera and family. Kipa is the oldest living descendent of the chief Te Ahu Karamu. He is the present leader of Ngati-Kikopiri hapu, Muhunoa W, Ohau. 7 June 1936. Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua. Ref: PA1-f-005-403. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://beta.natlib.govt.nz/records/23132075

My Nana, age 16.

Photo re: National Skating Championship Winner

Maori group in front of 'Kikopiri' meeting house, Horowhenua.

Photograph taken ca 1908 by Thomas Pringle.

From National Library. ID: PA1-f-179-77-4

Postcard showing a group of unidentified Māori pose in front of flax bushes at Moutoa, 2 April 1916.

Names provided by Shannon CWI meeting 22 April 2010:

Man at back: Ihapera Nepia, women front right: Ku .. ?

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”