An Abundance Of Talent

An abundance of talent is to be found in and around Gisborne. This was obvious at the final of the Radio Gisborne Talent Quest. Heats were held in Wairoa, Te Karaka, Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru Bay and Ruatoria, with selected contestants taking part in the grand final in the War Memorial Hall. Proceeds from the grand final, totalling $300, went to the Y.M.C.A. Proceeds in the other centres were donated to a worthwhile cause in that place.

Mrs I. Vernazoni, wife of the Radio Station 2ZG manager Ian Vernazoni, gives first place-getter Kathy Rutherford her prize. It is a stereogram from one of the sponsors, Ellis & Bull.

Folk singer Kathy rendering "Let It Be."

Auditions for TV went to the second place-getters, the Mangatu UFO's, as well as the winner. From left, giving out with "United We Stand," are Thelma Brown, Mani Wainui and Anne Malenga.

"Banks of the Ohio" from the third place-getters Kristy Carter and Russell Boyle.

"Fitter Patter" from fourth on the list, David King of Tolaga Bay.

The compere was announcer Bruce Bum.

Wairoa's Hinerangi Roberts came fifth with "Angel Baby."

Last year's winner, trumpeter David Newson of Ruatoria, had the crowd clamouring for more after his first bracket.

Hard work by the backing group, the 'El Rancho's', ensured the success of the talent quest. The boys are, from left, William Rutene, Phil Ripia, Rangi Ruru and Dave Tuapawa.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 217 : July 12, 1972

An Abundance Of Talent