World Film Premiere

The world premiere of the film "Funny Things Happened Down Under" took place at the Kings Theatre on a recent Friday night.

Starring well-known personalities Howard Morrison and Tanya Binning, the film was shot in Australia.

Miss Binning, who is also popularly-known as Australia's "Surfing Queen", made a personal appearance at the gala night.

The film was the first world premiere to be held in Gisborne.

Miss Binning arriving at the theatre

The Waihirere Maori Concert party performs in the foyer

Maori "warrior" George Nepe greets Miss Binning

A large crowd assembled outside the theatre

Official guests at the premiere watch the Maori Party perform. From left: Mr Russell Rankin, manager of New Zealand Film Services, Miss Binning, and the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs H. H. Barker.

A member of the Kings staff, Mrs Kathy Nelson, presenting Miss Binning with a bouquet.

During her stay in Gisborne, Miss Binning visited the hospital. She is pictured giving Coralie Mather a packet of sweets.

Tanya says "Hullo" to a young patient

The children gather round for a chat with their visitor

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 135 : September 8, 1965

World Film Premiere