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Mr Clark has had 30 years association with the surfing movement in N.Z., commencing in Opotiki, and later as a member of the newly-formed Wainui Club. After the second World War, he transferred to Waikanae Club, which he represented on many occasions, and of which he is still a member. He was the first chairman of the Gisborne Surf Life-saving Association, holding this position for seven years, and has been presented with the service award of the N.Z. Association. He is also a member of the Gisborne Water Safety Committee, and the Royal Life-saving Association.

His familiar figure, as judge and examiner at swimming and surfing fixtures in Gisborne, will be sadly missed.

Twenty-eight teachers, who had done their third year of training at schools in the Gisborne district, graduated at a ceremony at a Hawkes Bay Education Board function in the Intermediate School hall recently. They are, from left, back row: Messrs G. R. Green, C. G. Harding, R. A. Penhearow, I. V. Presland, T. M. Murton, P. H. Gordon, R. L. Conway, Misses M. J. Kirk, M. T. A. Hodges, P. R. A. Hickling, L. R. McIntyre, G. F. Harris, and Mrs M. J. Taylor. Front row: Misses E. M. Cantlon, G. A. Murton, C. M. A. Kearney, D. M. Gordon, L. I. Foster, A. M. Howard, F. A. Jamison, G. A. Haydon, A. I. Russell, M. M. Turnbull, C. L. Scott, S. Smith, I. M. Whaanga, and M. F. Clague. Absent: Miss C. J. Tait.

Mr Leo Clark (left), receiving a presentation of appreciation from Mr Barry McLean, club captain of the Waikanae Surf Life-saving Club (on behalf of his club), at a surf carnival prior to his departure from Gisborne to live on Waiheke Island, off Auckland.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 116 : February 27, 1964

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