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Big strawberries are almost common-place this summer, and here Graeme Calder holds two real whoppers grown by his father David Calder. They are a new American variety called Lassen.

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Flood damage up the East Coast includes transformation of Ruatoria's bowling green from its customary "velvet sward" to this "ploughed paddock" effect. This is the second time the greens have been damaged in 10 years, and the club is considering a move to safer ground. Picture from Mr E. A. Hunter.

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Looks like the fish were plentiful at the Mahia this summer. This was one of the good snapper catches of (left to right) Messrs R. E. Shortt, Mayor of Wairoa, S. Clark, and E. Tong.

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A kiwi found on Mrs D. Carr's property, "Awamate," Wairoa. Holding the bird is Barry Wilson, who works there.

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Mrs F. Brock, 110 Ash Street, Avondale, sent these pictures showing her pet pony in action. She has taught it many tricks, including the one at right where it jumps through a hoop in which her son is lying prone. Mrs Brock was formerly of Waimata Valley, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Gambirazzi.