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No 50 : December 12, 1964

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East Takaka School Jubilee

Former pupil3 of East Takaka School Came from far and near to join in the school's 90th birthday celebrations last month. The school was established to years before the bridle track that crossed Takaka Hill was widened into a road. The present building was erected in 1902. The celebrations were held over two days, features of them being a parade of clothing through the years and a huge iced cake. (Pix by John Sharp)

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The oldest school group

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Mr and Mrs D. R. Kerr, of Richmond, examine the school roll.

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The two youngest pupils, Alan George and Rosemary Scott, present bouquets and a buttonhole to the two oldest pupils, Miss Ella Baigent and Mr E. C. Baigent.

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High on a penny farthing, Murray Bullard led the old time parade.

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Old pupils of the school listen to the speeches,

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Pauline and Lynley Royds preparing registrations.

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Time for a natter about the old days: Bob Watson, Ian and Norman Sparrow, all Takaka, and Clive Manson (Stoke).

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Past and present mannequins in the parade of time.

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