The Parade Of Homes

Gisborne's second Parade of Homes, in Turenne Street, Kaiti, was visited by thousands of people during the week in mid-February when it was open for public inspection. Twelve houses were displayed, ranging in price from £2750 to £3150, and some astonishment was evoked by the obvious good value provided by these price tickets. The lowest-priced house had a floor area of 998 sq.ft., including three bedrooms.

A general view of the opening ceremony, with the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, speaking.

Often there were queues waiting to inspect the houses.

Mr L. H. R. Crosby, chairman of the Parade of Homes Committee, speaking. Shown with him on the dais are, left to right, the town clerk (Mr W. Hudson); the Mayor, Mr Barker; Mr B. Mahoney, assistant Director of Housing; Mrs Barker; Mrs Mahoney; Mrs Esme Tombleson, M.P.; and Mr Tombleson. Not shown are Mr D. O. Haskell, District Commissioner of Works, and Mr J. Mackersey, president of the New Zealand Master Builders' Association.