New Government Building Opened

Gisborne's magnificent new four-storey Government Building, which cost nearly a quarter of a million pounds, was officially opened last month by the Minister of Works, Mr H. Watt.

The new building, seen from across the Taruheru River.

The official party at the opening ceremony. The chairman, Mr D. O. Haskell, District Commissioner of Works, is rising to speak. Others in the front row are the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs H. H. Barker, the architect, Mr G. Natusch, and the contractor, Mr J. L. McMillan sen.

Guests listening to the address by Mr Watt.

Mr Watt unveiling the plaque near the front entrance, and speaking for Radio 2XG.

Mr Watt addressing the gathering. At left is Mr J. K. Hunn, deputy chairman of the Public Service Commission and the Government Accommodation Board, and beside him is Mrs R. A. Keeling.

Members of the Maori Affairs Department staff watched through the windows of their new offices, gave the "Photo News" camera a cheery smile.

Another section of the guests at the official opening ceremony.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 78 : December 8, 1960

New Government Building Opened