New Air Terminal Building Opened

The new air terminal building at the Gisborne Aerodrome was officially opened by the Minister in charge of Civil Aviation, Mr J. K. McAlpine, at a ceremony at the airport on a recent Saturday afternoon.

Watchd by a crowd of 2500 people, who were also treated to a very entertaining air pageant held to mark the occasion (see page 40)Mr McAlpine was handed a key by the architect, Mr J. C. Corson, with which he unlocked the door, and formally declared the building open.

The modern terminal building has been a long awaited necessity for the airport, and now supplies travellers with an up-to-date cafeteria, counter service, and freight depot.

The large crowd gathered on the concrete tarmac in front of the building, listening to the official opening speeches

The local member, Mrs Esme Tombleson, speaking at the opening ceremony

Mr McAlpine making his speech. Others of the official party are: Mr Tombleson, the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs H. H. Barker, and the Rev. J. M. Ker.

Mr McAlpine opening the door to the building, watched by the Mayor and Mayoress, and the architect, Mr J. Corson.

A view of the opening ceremony as seen from the control tower.

Members of the public mingling in the modern cafeteria after the opening ceremony

At an afternoon tea function held in the Gisborne Aero Club's hall, Mr McAlpine was presented with a silver tray by Mr R. C. Parker (right), on behalf of the Gisborne Aerodrome Committee. Mr Barker is pictured reading the engraved inscription on the back of the tray to the assembled guests.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 99 : September 6, 1962

New Air Terminal Building Opened