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Golden Jubilee
The Gisborne branch of the R.S.A. celebrated its golden jubilee just prior to Christmas. An afternoon gathering and an evening cabaret were highlights of the celebrations.
During the official opening, R.S.A. president Gordan Harris (right) presented the city with the title deeds to a property in Wainui. The City Council will build flats on the section for pensioners and R.S.A. pensioners. Mayor Harry Barker is seen accepting the deeds on behalf of the Council.
A presentation of long service badges and certificates was also made by the national president of R.S.A., Sir Hamilton Mitchell. From left: Messrs Gordan Harris (R.S.A. president), George Holderjand Reg Kelly (meritorious service certificates), Sir Hamilton, Mrs Vi Menzies (honorary membership R.S.A.), and Les Stichbury and Fred Phillips (gold star badges).
Part of the crowd at the jubilee opening.
Past presidents with Sir Hamilton Mitchell pictured together at the celebrations were, from left, Gordan Harris (1968-) Fred Phillips (1962-68), Alf Sylvester (1959-62), Fred Barwick (1953-59), and Reg Gambrill (1926-46).
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 presented the city with the title deeds to a property in Wainui. The City Council will build flats on the section for pensioners and R.S.A. pensioners. Mayor Harry Barker is seen accepting the deeds on behalf of the Council.\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
 presented the city with the title deeds to a property in Wainui. The City Council will build flats on the section for pensioners and R.S.A. pensioners. Mayor Harry Barker is seen accepting the deeds on behalf of the Council.\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
, George Holderjand Reg Kelly (meritorious service certificates), Sir Hamilton, Mrs Vi Menzies (honorary membership R.S.A.), and Les Stichbury and Fred Phillips (gold star badges).\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
, George Holderjand Reg Kelly (meritorious service certificates), Sir Hamilton, Mrs Vi Menzies (honorary membership R.S.A.), and Les Stichbury and Fred Phillips (gold star badges).\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
, George Holderjand Reg Kelly (meritorious service certificates), Sir Hamilton, Mrs Vi Menzies (honorary membership R.S.A.), and Les Stichbury and Fred Phillips (gold star badges).\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
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 Fred Phillips (1962-68), Alf Sylvester (1959-62), Fred Barwick (1953-59), and Reg Gambrill (1926-46).\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
 Fred Phillips (1962-68), Alf Sylvester (1959-62), Fred Barwick (1953-59), and Reg Gambrill (1926-46).\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}
 Fred Phillips (1962-68), Alf Sylvester (1959-62), Fred Barwick (1953-59), and Reg Gambrill (1926-46).\r\n\r\nGisborne Photo News - No 199 : January 27, 1971'); void 0){kind=link}