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Parade Of Homes

Estimates of total attendances at Gisborne's first Parade of Homes varied between 15,000 and 25,000. Whatever the figure, there was no question but that the event was an outstanding success, being thronged with visitors from start to finish.

Nine homes in different price categories were open for inspection. The builders drew sections and price ranges by ballot, and those in the higher price range naturally enjoyed the greater measure of public admiration.

In general the parade was a high tribute to the workmanship of Gisborne's builders.

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The scene at the opening ceremony

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Mr L. H. R. Crosby, chairman of the Parade of Homes committee, speaking at the opening ceremony. Mr Crosby was highly praised for his part in the organisation. At left are Mr W. A. Fox, Minister of Housing, and Mrs Fox, and at right the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs Barker.

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Queues were common

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House No.1. Builder, G.B. Piesse Construction Co. Ltd. Area 1068 sq.ft. Basic price, £2833.

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House No.2. Builder, T. W. Lewis & Son Ltd. Area, 812 sq.ft. Basic price, £2397.

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House No.3. Builder, C. J. S. Parker. Area, 1230 sq.ft. Basic price, £3000.

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House No.4. Builder, G. Brodie. Area, 1008 sq.ft. Basic price, £2800.

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House No.5. Builder, J. F. Foster. Area, 960 sq.ft. Basic Price £2950.

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House No.6. Builder, Hedley & Hicks. Area, 980 sq.ft. Basic price, £2649.

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House No.7. Builder, R. Huston. Area, 1125 sq.ft. Basic price, £2968

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House No.8. Builder, J. W. O'Dortoghue, Area, 943 sq.ft. Basic price, £2491.

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House No.9. Builder, L. C. Traue. Area, 874 sq.ft. Basic price, £2550

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The lounge and dinette of House No.3 (C. J. B. Parker)

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Novel cupboard doors in House No.4 (G. Brodie)

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The lounge of House No.1 (G.B. Piesse)
(Parade Of Homes Pictures Continued On Page 64)

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The lounge and dinette of House No.6 (Hedley & Hicks)

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