Many Improvements in East Coast Centre

With a good harbour, a new school, an attractive river, and a prosperity based firmly on meat and wool, Tolaga Bay, 34 miles north of Gisborne, is well-placed for rapid development. The commercial centre for a large area of rich country, it also has, on a smaller scale, all the natural endowments which make Gisborne a holiday mecca in the summer —and some others which include one of the historic places associated with Captain Cook's early visits, Cook's Cove.

Recently a new hospital has been built, and the latest development is the purchase of a fire engine as a protection measure for the growing township.

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Tolaga Bay from the wharf

On "Fire Brigade day", August 30) when the new engine was on display in the main street, "Photo News" paid Tolaga Bay a visit, when the photographs on these pages were taken.

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The main street: a picture taken from the balcony of the Tolaga Bay Inn. The bridge across the Uawa River can be seen behind the Road Services bus.

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From the wharf, looking north-east.

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Part of the fine new school, with the sea and the southern headland in the background.

"Fire Brigade day" was a big day for the children of Tolaga Bay, who were allowed to give the new engine a thorough "once-over". They are seen above "ready for the road". The ultimate joy of a ride on the engine was not theirs, however, due to a ruling from the Uawa County Council, which is the controlling body.

Behind the children's pleasure lay the satisfaction of residents of both town and country at the provision of a complete fire-fighting unit with which to protect their property. Funds for the purchase of the engine (which came from Wanganui) have been provided by residents and the County Council.

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Side view of the engine

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Youth at the helm

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To provide additional funds for a portable pump, womenfolk ran a jumble sale in the main street. raised £90 in one day.

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Ready for action