Banks And Solander Display

A display of New Zealand native plants and animal life, centred around the works and findings of the two famous botanists, Sir Joseph Banks and Dr D. C. Solander, when they visited New Zealand in 1769 on Captain James Cook's discovery voyage, was staged in the War Memorial Hall for two days last month.

Organised by Mrs R. J. M. Coates and Miss D. Ritchie, for the benefit of Greater Gisborne, the display created much interest in the city, and was well supported.

Several competitive sections for school children were also included in the display.

Portraits of the botanists were exhibited

Two young patrons view a portion of the display in the fern-filled War Memorial Hall.

Co-organiser, Mrs Joan Coates (left), shows a sample of plant life to Mr and Mrs B. Parker.

One of three detailed kauri wood carvings cut by a former German resident, Mr C. Brueisch.

Sheryl Powell and Leslie Phillips examine a display of native birds and greenery.

One of the many fine native bird exhibits was this wood pigeon

Mrs K. Niven and her daughters, Elaine, Alison, and Lynda, and Barry and Peter Teutenberg, look at a display of sand saucers and dish arrangements of native flora.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 125 : November 5, 1964

Banks And Solander Display