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Members of the Gisborne Surf Life Saving contingent pictured prior to their departure for the national championships at Piha, where the Waikanae team did so well by winning the Nelson Shield for the fifth year in succession. From left, front: John Mazengarb, Tiny Thompson, Bob Clay, Barry Adsett, Barry Thompson, Ray Ballantyne, Gerald Egan. Back row: Eddie Sweeny, Garry Thompson, Burns Scandrett, Ray Bonke, Kevin Barrett, Barry Green, Mark Pickett, John McLean, Barry McLean, and Tony Bernstein, the driver.

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Preparatory work on the Gisborne Astronomical Society's site for an observatory was started recently. The building will be situated near the old gun emplacement right on the top of Kaiti Hill.