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The Nelson Photo News

 

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Roving Camera

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This 1961 scene, of a stock sale at Tapawera, is one which has remained virtually unchanged for many years. A stock sale offers the farming community much more than the opportunity to buy and sell livestock. It is a commom meeting place where valuable information is exchanged and friendships renewed.

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A start has been made on the erection of new 61 × 41 rooms for Nelson Garrison Band. When completed will be valued at over £5000. The building will replace present rooms which were built by the band 60 years ago and are now too small to hold band's 50-odd active members. They may be ready for use in three months.

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Kevin Blue is the envy of all the children at Brightwater. Here on a private track he can drive his father's go-kart to his heart's content. Father encourages him, says it is excellent driving kindergarten.

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Japanese seamen off the Kenei Maru which loaded logs, spent hours at favourite sport, baseball.