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From Mrs A. Stevens, Patutahi, we have this picture of the Poverty Bay ladies' hockey team who were the winners of the New Zealand championship at Palmerston North in 1920. From left, at back, N. Gallagher, R. Solvander, A. Bilham, Mrs G. Buscke (chaperon), J. Bilham, M. Ferguson, N. Kay. Sitting: N. Fairlie, K. Hei, G. Buscke (manager), L. Lynex (captain), O. R. O. Olsen (coach), I. Robb, F. Hill (vice-captain). In front: A. Hei, G. Newey. Insets: G. Fanning (left) and I. Pearce.

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From Mr F. Kemsley, Tolaga Bay, comes this pic of the bridge being erected at the Motu Falls in 1910. Mr Kemsley has had the picture in his possession for over 50 years.

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Another pic from Mr Royce Hadwin of Lyndhurst Street shows a 1930 glamour girl extolling the virtues of good old Gold Top. Now That Was A Brew!And the birds weren't too bad in those days either, by the look of things!!!