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No 91 : January 25, 1962

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New School At Nuhaka

At the close of the school year a function was held at Nuhaka to mark the merging of the Nuhaka Maori School with the existing Education Board school. Ex-pupils, ex-teachers, and committee members of the Maori School attended the commemoration service conducted by the Rev. H. Potatau at the Memorial Gates of the school.

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Mr T. Omana, M.P. for Eastern Maori, speaking at the function.
Eastland

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The oldest woman pupil, Mrs Newa Mete, receives a bouquet.
Eastland

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The oldest male pupil, Mr Tom Hapi Smith.
Eastland

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Rev. Potatau conducting the service. Prominent in the gateway, from left, are Messrs E. H. Nepia, H. Mataira, A. Hickling, Sister Jane Nepia, J. Smith, W. Ropotini, T. Omana, T. Hapi Smith, and Mr Potatau.
Eastland

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