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Pictures from the Past
Additional pictures from Mr S. Ledger, of McLean Street, are shown on this page.
The Gisborne Railway Station and a train ready to leave for Kaiteratahi. This picture was taken in 1903. In background: Kaiti Hill.
Two old mates, connected with early railway days in Gisborne met recently. They ape Mr A. Hall (left), of Ormond Road, who fired the first train to leave Gisborne in 1900, and Mr Ledger, who was associated with the first line surveys here.
Kandid Kamera
Also in 1903 was this view of the Lysnar home, Kelvin Rise, seen across the Taruheru River. Kelvin Rise is now the home of the Gisborne Museum and Art Gallery.