Ex-Prisoners of War Confer

Former prisoners of war from all parts of New Zealand travelled to Motueka for the New Zealand Ex-prisoners-Of-War Association's annual conference. As well as discussing many matters of importance to the association, members remembered old digs and comrades who had stayed behind in prison camps. (All pix by John R. Sharp)

The wreath party of Logan Hunt (president of the Motueka branch), Mr J. A. Yule (national president) and Ron Bloomfield headed the parade to the War Memorial.

The Mayor of Motueka, Mr H. H. Thomason, speaking at the opening of the conference. Others are Messrs Kinsella (Minister of War Pensions and Rehabilitation), Yule, W. E. Rowling M. P., Mrs Bassett and Ian Drummond.

The scene at the War Memorial

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A happy group at the conference dinner: Mrs K. Trewavas, Mr and Mrs Des Boyce and Mrs Roy Lunn.

Alex Rogers and George James, of Motueka, recall old times.

Bill Hodges (right) and cobber lubricate the vocal cords.

Ian Drummond, Riwaka, is just in time to get in this pic with his wife and Mrs Keith Dutton, of Motueka.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 33 : July 20, 1963

Ex-Prisoners of War Confer