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A milestone was reached at the Tokomaru Bay wharf recently when motor trucks were used on the wharf for the first time. They were discharging bulk maize. On hand to see the event were, from left: A. W. Dever, chairman of Waiapu County Council, Captain P. McCallum, harbour master, A. Mills, manager Bank of New South Wales, G. Wilkinson, county clerk, E. J. Hill, county engineer, J. Graham, manager Bank of New Zealand. In front: M. Forrester, harbour board.

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A helicopter was engaged to help with erosion control in the Tauwhareparae area recently. It is pictured loading some of the 1200 poplar poles it carried in less than an hour and a half.

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The touring Australian rugby team stops off at Tokomaru Bay for a look around.

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The Tokomaru Bay High School basketball team which defeated Gisborne Girls' High on a narrow 28-26 margin. From left: A. Karauria, G. Tawhara, M. Milner, H. Matahiki, P. Tichboume, P. Matahiki.