The Fijians in Gisborne

With their first match scheduled for Gisborne, the touring Fijian Rugby football team spent nearly a week here preparing for their tour.

For once the weather was indifferent to the fact that there were notable visitors in the city, and chose to remain cold, with alternating sun and showers for most of their stay.

But the Fijians, gentlemen all, declared the warmth of the local hospitality more than compensated for the weather.

First plane–load arrives at Darton Field, Standing with the visitors is ex–Maori All Black Bill Carrington, who coached their forwards during training in Gisborne.

Mr B. Wolstenholme, president P.B. Union, greets Mr W. S. Birdsall, president N.Z. Union. At left is the tour manager, Rata Penaia Ganilau, DSO, and at right liaison officer Mr E. M. Halstead.

Fijians look glum at weather prospects

Trying on boots in a city shoe store. At left: Co–manager Apakuki Tuitavua.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 37 : July 25, 1957

The Fijians in Gisborne