Great Gisborne Crusade

The Great Gisborne Crusade, featuring the famous Maori Evangelist Muri Thompson and his supporting musical cast, met with considerable success when it ran for an eight-day season at the Gisborne Opera House,

Sponsored by the Christian Businessmen's Association and the Gisborne Missionary Association, the crusade created widespread interest in the community, and attracted a large and strong following.

A powerful, dynamic speaker, Muri Thompson converted hundreds of his attentive audiences. On the opposite page is a series of pictures of him speaking from the Opera House stage.

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Chairman of the Crusade, Mr Reg Searle, addressing the audience on the final night

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Former N.Z. "King of Swing", Mr Harry Hautapu, thrilled the crowd with his golden saxophone

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Vocal soloist Hine Pomana

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The "Maestroes" rhythm combination playing with pianist Ena Hansen