Television For Wainui

A mini-translator, of a similar type to those which are in successful operation at Tolaga and Tokomaru Bays, was installed on Tuahine Point by members of the P.B. Television Society to give viewers at Wainui and Makarori improved reception.

Although some Wainui residents, at the southern end of the bay, were receiving an acceptable reception, the majority were unable to pick up the signal from Mt. Misery because of the line of hills to the west of their homes.

The society's workers enrolled the assistance of a helicopter to lift a 26ft pole, to hold the translator's aerial system, up to the site.

Two workers move in to grasp the pole as it hangs from the hovering helicopter. Beside them is the hut which houses the translator equipment.

Approaching the site, the helicopter is directed by one of the men.

The pole safely in position, the men pause from their job for a photo. From left: Messrs John Hyland, Wyn Ellis, and Trevor Kirk.

From the site, Mt. Misery was visible immediately above the nob on the hill in the foreground.

President of the society, Wyn Ellis, speaks to his brother Barry, who was at the bottom of the hill with the pole, by means of a portable radio.

Awaiting the arrival of the helicopter, a member of the team takes in the magnificent view of Wainui from the site.

A fire which swept through the growth in the swamp area between Waikanae Creek and Anzac Street was quickly doused by members of the Gisborne Fire Brigade last month. Two firemen are pictured directing their hose into the fire.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 134 : August 11, 1965

Television For Wainui