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East Coast Page
By Frank Wynne-Jones
A frenzied two hours fishing recently produced ninety hapuka for these successful fishermen who are, from left, J. Andrews, G. Ahuriri, P. Renner and T. MacDonald.
Mr Thomas Lima, 87, of Rangitukia, was the first person to open an account at the new Savings Bank at Ruatoria.
Alterations and additions have been made to Smyth's Super Store which now presents an attractive, modern frontage to Ruatoria's main street.
Exceptionally high tides have hindered progress on the foundations of the new bridge at the mouth of the river at Tokomaru Bay.
The seven-scout East Coast contingent are pictured before their departure for the Pan-Pacific Jamboree.