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Representatives At Nationals

Four local swimmers travelled to the National Age Group Swimming Championships as part of the Hawke's Bay-Poverty Bay Team. The nationals were held in New Plymouth from February 21 to 23. Selection for the nationals is gained through time trials and the selection of the local four is indeed a boost to swimming in Gisborne. Although not making a big splash (if you'll pardon the pun) the group did quite well and the experience, especially, will stand them in good stead in the future.

Notable Honours

Three members of the 4th Gisborne Girls Brigade received notable honours recently.

Ian Murphy of the McGlashen Club gained selection for the 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly.

Scott Bramwell of the Gisborne Club gained selection for the 100m backstroke.

Wendy Brodie, who swims for the Comet Club, took part in the 200m butterfly.

Lyn Anderson, also a Comet member, gained selection for the 400m medley event.

Lynnette Wallen (left), daughter of Mr and Mrs G. R. Wallen, 183 Lytton Road, and Rosalyn Bayram, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Bayram, 753 Childers Road, were each awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Medal. The medal is worked for in four sections which are voluntary service, interest, expedition, and design for living.

Wendy Ballantyne, daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Ballantyne, 621 Childers Road, was the recipient of the highest award given in the Girls Brigade movement. This is the Pioneer Brooch. It signifies the completion of the entire brigade programme which involves home, church, community and world affairs.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 249 : March 26, 1975

About People