$50,000 Loss

A loss estimated at $50,000 was sustained when the Morrin Hardy Ltd's wool and skin store went up in flames on October 15. Damage to telephone lines necessitated calling the fire brigade from a phone about half a mile down the road, and on arrival the brigade could do little but contain the blaze.

Flames devour the wool store.

Firemen play water on the burning building as others drag free a wool press.

A smouldering mass of ruins.

As part of their contribution to the Bicentenary celebrations, the Farmers' Trading Co. Ltd. staged a parade of their summer fashions. This is the first time such a parade has been held in the store.

Christine King models a genuine old-time bathing costume.

In contrast to the previous costume is this one worn by Carol Montgomery. It is a lime green daisy-patterned two-piece.

Regency Chauvel wearing red flared pants and a red spotted see-through blouse.

Theresa Healey looks irresistible in this dark brown and white linen dress.

Beverley Cuthbert in an elegant orange and white buttoned trimmed linen dress.

Karen Vernazoni in a white linen dress with a blue patterned scarf running through it.

Diane Logan models a pale aqua nightie and neglige.

Debbie Wyn in a pink cotton two-piece.

Brian Foulds was one of the male models for the parade.

Taylor--Kane. At St. Mark's, Elgin, Judith Marion, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. N. Kane, Norana Station, Ruakituri, to William Robert, son of Mr and Mrs R. W. Taylor, Foxton. The attendants are, from left, Chris Dew, Wellington, Cynthia Kane, Ruakituri, sister of the bride, Alison Kane, Ruakituri, sister of the bride, Robert Gallien, Hastings, Jan Nuttall, Napier, Graham Morgan, Auckland, Jan Smyth, Nuhaka, cousin of the bride (matron of honour), David Withers, Ruakituri (best man). Future home, Wellington. (Lloyd Cornish).

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 185 : November 5, 1969

$50,000 Loss