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No 55 : February 5, 1959

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Boys in Camp

The fellowship and fun of camping had many devotees among the young people of Gisborne during the holidays.

Pictures on these pages, taken by Robert Wells, illustrate a typical boys' camp, that of the Gisborne battalion of the Boys' Brigade, held at Mr H. T. Holden's Riminui Station.

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The camp group. Seated, left to right, are Mr Urry (Q.M.), Mr Wakeling, Mr Crone (cook). Mr Maynard (Battalion secretary, Mr Gribben (C.O.), the Rev. Mr. Neilson (padre), and Mr Sharples (sports officer).

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Bedded down for the night The boys slept in bell tents.

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An important briefing--the boys receiving instructions from the cook.

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Supper-time chow line

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The camp C.O., Mr Sam Gribben, outlining the coming day's programme.

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All neat and tidy -- ready for inspection

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Hikes in the beautiful Riminui countryside were a feature of the camp. Here the boys are setting out for a walk.

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From the nearby hills this view of the camp site was to be had.

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