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No 184 : October 8, 1969

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Only A Shell

Only a shell remains of the Pakowhai Dining Hall at Repongare. The hall was gutted by fire in the early hours of September 18 cut the cause is not yet determined. The Patutahi Brigade made a great save in stopping the fire from going further than it did.

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The shell of the dining hall, the second to be built on the site.

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From this corner the roof has noticeably dropped.

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The back of the hall where the fire appears to have started.

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Ivan Kerekere and Matthew Hawea of the Dining Hall Board about to inspect the damage.

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Looking from the back entrance to the kitchen area.

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The gutted interior of the dining hall, a severe blow to the community.

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