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No 11 : June 2, 1955

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New Motu School

Only a. few months short of the diamond jubilee of the Motu School, a handsome new school was opened on April 26 by the Chairman of the Hawkes Bay Education Board, Mr McDonald. The original school was opened in 1895, the first in the Gisborne high country.

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Elaine Dixon, senior pupil, opens the door of the new school. At left is Mr A. N. Richardson, chairman of the School Committee, and at right is Mr McDonald. A general view with Mr Richardson speaking.

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Is a general view with Mr Richardson speaking.

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Shows the schoolhouse built in the early 1900's, which has been in use up to now.

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