20 Years On

Twenty years of fellowship and entertainment were celebrated by the Gisborne Orphans' Club on July 17. The club was formed in 1955 when it was convened by Allister Beattie, Les Strachan and Ray Sweet. A variety of items was featured to mark the celebration which was enjoyed by a good crowd of members.

Twenty-year badges were presented to these fourteen members who are, from left, in front, Jim Norrie, Ernie Bacon, Keith Stichbury, Roy Ivess, George Odams, Arthur Gardiner, and Noel Jones who accepted the badge which would have gone to his late father, Fred Jones. At back, present chief orphan George Weatherley, Frank Pollard, Bert Emms, Max Fry, the late Jack Booth, Fred Lyndon and Bruce Norman.

Inaugurating proceedings for the evening are, from left, Bert Hicks, George Weatherley, Fred Lyndon and Keith Stichbury.

The ever popular Orphans Band played several numbers.

Chief Orphan George Weatherley presents 10 year badges to Wes Davoren (left) and Arthur Riden.

Joe Chamberlain and Ross Fryer entertaining with piano and trumpet.

Tom Lyle on his violin.

Honorary orphan Mayor Harry Barker (right) receiving a small presentation from past chief orphan the late Jack Booth.

Bob Sloane was among the soloists on the programme

Among those attending are Ernie Bacon, Harry Bacon, Bruce Norman and George Maddren

Bob Sloane, Harry Barker and A. J. ("Nobbie") Clarke

Norm Bollon and George Rawlings

Looking back over past photos are, from left, Jim Norrie, Maurie Cox and Roger Miller

Father and son members, Les and Keith Stichbury

Original convening member Les Strachan presenting chief orphan George Weatherley with a framed photograph of the club's three convening members. Also at the function are

Wes Davoren, Ewen Cameron, Pat Munro and Bert Moles.

Fred Lyndon and Frank Pollard.

Peter Stowers and Max Fry.

Harold Mastrovich and Owen Gedye.

George Odams and Roy Ivess.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 254 : August 13, 1975

20 Years On