75 Years Rugby Celebrated

For the Waimea Old Boys' Rugby Football Club, Labour Weekend, 1971, held a special significance, for it was during that time that the club celebrated its 75th anniversary. Two of the more important events held during the celebrations were a Past v. Present match, and a cabaret at Redwoods Hall.

Among the old-timers at the anniversary were Stan Sutton (1917), Bill Cook (1923), Rod O'Connor (1935), Pat O'Connor (1936), Cyril Watson (1920), Mac Stevens (1921) and Ken Beach (1921)

It was hard to tell who were Past and who were Present players but there were several fine runs, like this one here, from both sides

And there were some injuries

Enjoying the rugby were Ken and Mrs Beach, Mrs C. Watson and Mr M. J. McGlashen

Another group of old-timers comprised Bruce Haycock (1939), George Croucher (1934), George Sturgeon (1916), Maurie Fowler (1938), Joe Cameron (1938) and Walter Hart (1924)

A line-out struggle in the Past v. Present match

Enjoying themselves at the cabaret were Peter Hill, Marie Hahn, Dean Hunter and Sandy Hill

Also at the cabaret were Len and Dawn Berry, Rata and Ray Taylor, Lee and Maurie Childs (club president) and Gerald Robinson

Enjoying each other's company were Colin Davies and Carolyn Griffiths

Also happy about the celebrations were Judith and Peter Cross and Larry and Frances Sutherland

At the cabaret were Lindsay Thomason, Diane Martin and Nancy and Paul Holland

Ken and Barbara Smith

Maurice Brown joined the club in 1946, when it celebrated its 50th anniversary, and he has been playing as a senior since. With him is Miss E. Bright

A big grin from Terry Hill, who is with Wendy Cowern (Christchurch)

Also there were Carl and Susan Thelin

Les Baynes seems happy with himself. Lucky guy. His lovely companions are two Christchurch girls, Judy Hill and Barbara Hall

Vera Wells and Mesdames K. Beach and C. Watson eye the camera suspiciously

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The Nelson Photo News

No 133 : November 13, 1971

75 Years Rugby Celebrated