The Good Old Days

Another enjoyable reunion of retired Post Office employees was held at Low's Reception Rooms, prior to the Christmas and New Year holidays. A few drinks, afternoon tea and a lot of talk made the afternoon pass in double quick time.

Cutting the Christmas cake is Mr Ted Judge.

Mr Percy Niven talks about the old days with present staffer John Halliwell.

Mr Ben Pegler with retiring Gisborne Postmaster Bruce McKenzie.

Messrs Fred Ransley, Bill Wardell, Arthur Martin and Fred Downey chat over old and new times

Three gentlemen who started off their careers in Dannevirke were, from left, Les Watson, Horace Pearce and Arthur Brown

Jock Tulloch, Percy Niven, Jock Gordon and Harry Healey have a tale or two to tell

"Those were the days!" — Jim Wilson and Les lllingworth

Les Cosgrove, Noel Oldridge and Perce Braithwaite enjoying themselves

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 223 : January 31, 1973

The Good Old Days