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No 53 : November 13, 1958

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School Pool

After more than ten years of planning and hard work by committees and numerous outside organizations the dream of a Gisborne Intermediate School swimming pool has at last become a reality.

Named the McGlashen Pool after the longtime principal of the school, Mr R. N. McGlashen, it was officially declared open by the Minister of Education, Mr P. O. S. Skoglund.

A special tribute was paid to Mr McGlashen, guest-of-honour at the function, whose driving force initiated the project, enlisted the enthusiasm of many workers and contributors, and has resulted now in Gisborne possessing one of the finest swimming baths in the country.

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The official party. From left to right they are: Mr R. N. Grono, present school principal, Mrs Grono, Mr J. T. Hill, representing the Hawkes Bay Education Board, Mrs Hill, Mr R. A. Keeling M.P. Mrs Keeling, Hon. Mr P. O. S. Skoglund, Minister of Education, Mr C. H. Brittenden, chairman of the baths committee, Mrs Brittenden, Mr R. N. McGlashen, former principal and guest-of-honour, Mrs McGlashen, His Worship the Mayor Mr H. H. Barker, Mrs Barker, Mr Griffiths, chairman of Parent-Teacher Association, Mrs Griffiths, Mr M. T. B. Hall, chairman of the school committee.

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A section of the crowd of parents and interested people who attended the opening.

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