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The Gisborne Photo News

 

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Pictures From The Past

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Another photograph has come to light since the publication in our last two issues of wrestling photos. From Mr K. E. Buscke in Rotorua comes this picture of Sweeney's Gisborne Gymnasium of wrestlers, weight-lifters and boxers. Some of these men are still living in Gisborne. From left, back row: R. Clayton, C. Smythe, T. Munro, K. McLeod, G. Hadwin, T. Stevens, S. Dennis, V. Davy. Middle row: A. Gardner, A. Jukes, M. Callaghan, J. Arden, J. Harris, J. Neal, H. Green. Front row: N. Cameoron,. E. Perrett, A. Denham, R. Lowe, P. Sweeney (instructor), J. McKay (professional), K. Buscke, W. McKay and N. Davy.

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From Mrs D. Harris, 331 Qrmond Road, we have this picture of wool being loaded into the woolstore from Owhena and other outlying stations. The picture was taken in 1920. Two of the horse teams were owned by the Harris brothers, Jack and John.

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From Wallie Ingram in Wellington we have these pics taken back in the early 1920s. They are three views of Waikanae Beach.

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The pavilion under construction in 1920.

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The view from the beach looking towards Kaiti Hill.

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Looking in the opposite direction (from above) towards Midway.