EXPRESSLYMARLBOROUGH In the 50’s Volume 2 January-April 1958January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 1
First published in New Zealand by Prisma Print for John & Maree Penney in 2012 © Copyright 2012 by John Penney All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the publisher, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it was published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. ISBN 978-0-9876568-7-2 Printed and bound by Prisma Print, P.O. Box 998, Blenheim, New Zealand. email: [email protected] Cover design by Maree Penney Publication website: www.ExpresslyMarlborough.co.nz First printing June 2012 Other Publications: Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s, volume 1 Aug-Dec 1957 Expressly Marlborough in the 60’s, volume 1 Jan-Feb 1960 Expressly Marlborough in the 60’s, volume 2 Mar-Apr 1960 Expressly Marlborough in the 70’s, volume 1 January 19702 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
INTRODUCTIONExpressly Marlborough is a unique pictorial record of life in Marlborough since August1957. In this fifth book we look at Marlborough news in January to April 1958. Laterbooks will cover the remaining months from August 1957.Made possible by permission of The Marlborough Express, this is the fifth of whatwill be a number of books of photographs reproduced from issues of “The Express”since the introduction of an electronic engraver in 1957. This technology replaced theprevious system which involved sending photographs to Wellington and waiting forthem to be sent back. The dramatically improved turnaround time allowed photographsto be taken and published in “The Express” the next day – something we take forgranted now.The Marlborough Express archive contains most of the negatives used for thosephotographs and while many have deteriorated, a large number are as good as the daythey were created some 53 years ago. In a partnership with The Marlborough Expresswe have begun the task of digitizing these images and hence preserving this heritagefor the wider community.Photographs on their own are interesting but of little use as a historical record orresearch tool. In order to make the result attractive and useful to a larger audience wehave also included the text from the original article, which in most cases includes a listof all people in the photograph. As a further research tool, each image is accompaniedby the date it appeared in “The Express”, the page number it appeared on and thenegative number the photograph was derived from.While a few of the photographs are poor quality we elected to include them and theirassociated text to make the resulting work as complete as possible. In some cases thephotograph was reconstructed from the copy in the newspaper. We trust you will forgivethese images in the interests of completeness.Each volume will be fully indexed and at intervals a composite index will bepublished. Go to www.ExpresslyMarlborough.co.nz for more information and details ofhow to obtain copies of any of these photographs.The intention is to publish further volumes at approximately three-monthly intervals. Ifyou would like to be informed when a new volume is available, visit the website whereyou will find a short electronic form you can use to give us your email address.Copies of each volume will be available at the Marlborough Express and some localbooksellers. If you live outside Blenheim and need a copy posted to you, orderingJanuary -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 3
details are on the website. You will also find copies of all the books for sale onTradeMe - just search for “Expressly Marlborough”. Postage is free in New Zealand ifordered from [email protected] apologise in advance for errors. It is a complex task to bring this informationtogether and with the best will in the world transcription errors will have crept in. Theuse of (sic) after an erroneous entry implies the error is noted, but was in the publishedarticle.We have also chosen to print as much of the original photograph as possible. In manycases the photograph as printed in the paper had been heavily ‘cropped’ to includeonly a portion of the image. With the passage of time, we felt that often the remainderof the photograph was as interesting as the central feature.We hope you enjoy this continuing trip down memory lane and we look forward tobringing you many more treasures in the future.There is a probability that this will be the last book in the series, but if that shouldchange the next published book would be “Expressly Marlborough In the 50’s, Volume3 - 1958” covering May-August 1958.John Penney.4 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
ContentsPicton Foreshore Fireworks..................................................................................................13Picton Welcomes New Year..................................................................................................14It Isn’t Rock ‘n’ Roll ............................................................................................................15Mr A.E. Greig Has Served Community Well ........................................................................17Ducking For Visiting Crew...................................................................................................18Still Has ‘Green Fingers’ .....................................................................................................19Highland Dancing Trophy Winners......................................................................................20No Holiday For Horse Trainers ............................................................................................21Shearing Almost Complete at ‘Altimarloch’ ..........................................................................22Salt Works Mechanisation ...................................................................................................23A Meal In The Open............................................................................................................24Ship-Shape And Navy Fashion ............................................................................................25Axemen At Hopai Bay .........................................................................................................26Schoolboy Tourists From Melbourne ....................................................................................27Launches At Hopai Bay.......................................................................................................28Lost Property.......................................................................................................................29Owners Tardy In Collecting Lost Property............................................................................30Blenheim Parking Meter Under Test ....................................................................................31Appearances Are Deceptive ................................................................................................32‘Just A Piece Of Cake’ .........................................................................................................33Drilling And Learning .........................................................................................................34Drilling And Learning .........................................................................................................35Welcome Improvement To Wicket........................................................................................36This Looks More Like Summer!...........................................................................................37Summer At The Pool............................................................................................................38Heaviest Trout Contender Weighs 12lb................................................................................39Popular Riverside Park........................................................................................................40Attractive Pollard Park.........................................................................................................41Hard-Hitting Batsman .........................................................................................................42Horses Fly To Yearling Sale .................................................................................................43Cause And Effect ................................................................................................................44Cause And Effect ................................................................................................................45Water Speedsters In Action..................................................................................................46January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 5
Water Speedsters In Action..................................................................................................47Auctioneer Calls The Bid ....................................................................................................48Ranger Guides In Blenheim ................................................................................................49Vice-Regal Visitors Noticed By Few ....................................................................................50Town In Miniature ...............................................................................................................51Town In Miniature ...............................................................................................................52Loading Ramps For Modern Car-Ferry .................................................................................53Heavyweight Trout Landed ..................................................................................................54Problem Culvert Completed.................................................................................................55First Of Church Elms Falls ..................................................................................................56First Of Church Elms Falls ..................................................................................................57Marlborough Trotting Club Trophies ....................................................................................58Water Rises Along Creek-Side Gardens...............................................................................59Mr Sam Brown To Retire After Varied Career.......................................................................60Mr S.E. Brown .....................................................................................................................61Picturesque But Dangerous .................................................................................................62Big Line Of Fat Cattle At Spring Creek ................................................................................63U.S. Helicopters Make Short Visit........................................................................................64Centre Swimming Championships .......................................................................................65Night Bowling At Springlands..............................................................................................66Working Around The Clock .................................................................................................67Milestone For The New Boy Entrants...................................................................................68Shots From The Radio Show ................................................................................................69Selwyn Toogood at Woodbourne ...........................................................................................70Selwyn Toogood ...................................................................................................................71Local Man Pilots P.M. ..........................................................................................................72New Pool Nearer Completion...............................................................................................73Surviving Passengers From The Carnatic .............................................................................74Boy Scouts At Woodbourne..................................................................................................75A Braw Wee Piper ...............................................................................................................76Absorbed Spectators............................................................................................................77Trophy For Top Event...........................................................................................................78Awarua Y.F.C. Member For Tasmania ...................................................................................79Blenheim And The Wairau Plains From 35,000 Feet............................................................80Blenheim And The Wairau Plains From 35,000 Feet............................................................816 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
Haughty Handicap Finish....................................................................................................82The Finish Of The Trotting Cup ...........................................................................................83Major Trophy Presented.......................................................................................................84Pony Club Members In Camp ..............................................................................................85The Men Who Make The Wheels Turn.................................................................................86A.T.C. Cadets At Wigram.....................................................................................................87On A Milk Cart Made For Two .............................................................................................88Reunion At Woodbourne......................................................................................................89New Hospital Buildings.......................................................................................................90New Hospital Buildings.......................................................................................................91Preparations For The Doll Show...........................................................................................92Brow-Mapping Weather .......................................................................................................93Not Original But Lots Of Fun...............................................................................................94Daily Visitors To Popular Pool..............................................................................................95For N.Z. Championships ......................................................................................................96Bargaining Ground And Meeting Place................................................................................97Old Building Being Demolished ..........................................................................................98Artisan At Work...................................................................................................................99Golden Wedding Anniversary ............................................................................................100The Thrill Of Speedboats...................................................................................................101Underwater Hunter............................................................................................................102Royal Gift Made Locally....................................................................................................103Grain Stacked To The Roof ................................................................................................104Winning Entry In Garden Competition ..............................................................................105Dais For Queen Mothers Visit ............................................................................................106Will Recall Old Times.......................................................................................................107Rifle Team For Trentham ...................................................................................................108Library’s Attractive Approach ...........................................................................................109Lay-out At Pollard Park For Monday ..................................................................................110Popular Tasks For Hot Day.................................................................................................111Royal Train Leaves Picton .................................................................................................112Reception At Waterlea.......................................................................................................113Visit To Pelorus Reserve ....................................................................................................114Flowers For A Queen .........................................................................................................115Homage To Royal Visit ......................................................................................................116January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 7
Homage To Royal Visit ......................................................................................................117Rowing Relay A Climax.....................................................................................................118Queen Mother With Mayor ................................................................................................119Marlborough’s Welcome To Queen Mother .........................................................................120Queen Mother Replies To Loyal Address ...........................................................................121Large Crowds & Much Traffic, But No Mishaps .................................................................122A View Not To Be Forgotten ...............................................................................................123Eighty-Seventh Birthday ...................................................................................................124Outstanding Floral Work ...................................................................................................125The Queen Mother’s Table.................................................................................................126It Served Well For 34 Years ...............................................................................................127Good-Bye To The Cossar....................................................................................................128Casting A Page In Metal ....................................................................................................129‘Old Faithful’ - The Cossar And Its Master.........................................................................130New Rotary Press Used For The First Time........................................................................131Barracks Week For College Lads .......................................................................................132Seasoned Performers In Picton ..........................................................................................133Harvesters At Work ...........................................................................................................134Never A Moment Wasted ...................................................................................................135Scene From The Ewe Sale..................................................................................................136True Lovers Of Flowers......................................................................................................137Bad Smash On High Street Bridge.....................................................................................138Bad Smash On High Street Bridge.....................................................................................139Nugget From Wakamarina..................................................................................................140Last Of Heavy Bridge Girders ...........................................................................................141Successful Woodbourne Rifle Team ...................................................................................142A Blenheim Oddity............................................................................................................143Fatal Smash At Ure River Bridge .......................................................................................144Crusher Plant Hard At Work..............................................................................................145One For The Net ................................................................................................................146Houses To Be Moved Soon.................................................................................................147Testing For Bumps And Bends ...........................................................................................148New Sewer Line Being Laid ..............................................................................................149Gale Destroys Power Poles.................................................................................................150Considerable Damage Done By Fierce Week-End Gales....................................................1518 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
Critical Show Spectators....................................................................................................152Deep-Sea Oddity ...............................................................................................................153Havelock Storm Damage ...................................................................................................154Blenheim Man Triumphs Over Adversity ...........................................................................155Horton Park Amenity.........................................................................................................156Demolition Of Ninety-Year-Old Home ...............................................................................157Marlborough War Memorials In Picturesque Setting ..........................................................158Winners At Rai Valley A. & P. Show ..................................................................................159Bohally School Opening ....................................................................................................160Happiest Girls In Town......................................................................................................161Girls Raise 45 Pounds For Crippled Children....................................................................162Winners At Rai Show.........................................................................................................163On Their Way To The Band Contest ...................................................................................164Memorial For Removal ......................................................................................................165No Points Here ..................................................................................................................166A Hubble-Bubble..............................................................................................................167Street Widening Under Way ..............................................................................................168Fences For Rugged Country ...............................................................................................169Defense Minister At Woodbourne ......................................................................................170New Zealand Pianists To Play In Blenheim........................................................................171Blind Man Driving! ...........................................................................................................172Port Underwood Inspection................................................................................................173Railway Families At Picton Picnic .....................................................................................174‘Bike’ Made By Renwick Blacksmith.................................................................................175From Harwards To Vampire Jets.........................................................................................176From Harwards To Vampire Jets.........................................................................................177Servicing Vampire Aircraft ................................................................................................178Finishing Touches To Susan Leigh .....................................................................................179Reunion Of Brothers After Over 40 Years ..........................................................................180Reunion Of Brothers After Over 40 Years ..........................................................................181Centre Fours Champions....................................................................................................182Reserve Board At Ship Cove..............................................................................................183State Highway Improvements ............................................................................................184Last Piers For New Bridge .................................................................................................185Launch Berthage At Havelock...........................................................................................186January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 9
Champions At Flaxbourne Show ........................................................................................187Blenheim Man Commands Parade .....................................................................................188Grass-Seed Sowing At Athletic Park ..................................................................................189Corrugated Steel Culverts In Road Work ...........................................................................190Endeavour in Port Underwood ...........................................................................................191Car Wrecked In Fatal Crossing Smash ...............................................................................192The Late Mr John Reid......................................................................................................193Man Killed When Car Hit By Locomotive .........................................................................194Re-Laying S.I.M.T. Line Near Dashwood ...........................................................................195Grassmere Salt Harvest .....................................................................................................196Pairs Bowling Champs .......................................................................................................197‘Baby’ Of Vintage Car Rally ..............................................................................................198Winning Ride At Jumping Show ........................................................................................199Presentation Of Jumping Cup ............................................................................................200New Sea Scout Boat Launched ..........................................................................................201Local Team Performs Well .................................................................................................202Springlands Fire Tragedy...................................................................................................203Brandy From Davy Jones ...................................................................................................204Distinguished Airman At Woodbourne...............................................................................205Cubs And Scouts Take To The Water..................................................................................206Tomato Growers On Field Day ...........................................................................................207Medway River Diverted.....................................................................................................208River Diversion Eliminates Medway Road Fords ...............................................................209Overseas Expert Visits Saltworks.......................................................................................210600 M.P.H. Jet Strato-Tanker..............................................................................................211Novel Obstacle ..................................................................................................................212Vickers Valiant Bomber In Blenheim.................................................................................213Historic Cars For Picton ....................................................................................................214Vintage Car Rally ..............................................................................................................215Life Memberships Presented .............................................................................................216New Church At Advanced Stage ........................................................................................217Highland Dancing Winners ...............................................................................................218Highland Dancing Competitions........................................................................................219Foundation Members Of The R.A.F....................................................................................22010 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
Flat-Out At 16 Miles Per Hour ..........................................................................................221New Firm’s Modern Hearse ...............................................................................................222College Championship At Stake.........................................................................................223Waikakaho Valley Dam......................................................................................................224Dam Removes Flood Threat To Farm And Road.................................................................225College Athletics Champions.............................................................................................226Quick Change On The Dashwood ......................................................................................227Bowlers Make Early Start ..................................................................................................228Winners Of Rowing Eights ................................................................................................229Veteran Cars Show Their Paces In Picton...........................................................................230Ex-Naval Men Remember Comrades .................................................................................231Team Work At Scout Camp ................................................................................................232Pukeko Patrol At Scout Camp ............................................................................................233Easter Bowls Tourney Winners ..........................................................................................234Fast New Drain-Cleaning Bucket.......................................................................................235Library Office A Pleasing Feature......................................................................................236Successful Hunting ...........................................................................................................237New Bridge Started At Flaxbourne ....................................................................................238Visitors’ Week At Woodbourne ..........................................................................................239Vickers Vildebeeste Aircraft..............................................................................................240Vampire Jet Fighters..........................................................................................................241Woodbourne ......................................................................................................................242Harvard Aircraft................................................................................................................243Re-United After 34 Years ..................................................................................................244College Park Pavilion Opened............................................................................................245Experts In Equestrian Field...............................................................................................246N.A.C. Hostess ..................................................................................................................247Wholemeal Honey Scones .................................................................................................248Baked Coconut Pudding ....................................................................................................249Yesterday’s Hockey Highlights ..........................................................................................250Weapons & Escape Gear ...................................................................................................251Vampire Cannons ..............................................................................................................252Woodbourne Repair Depot.................................................................................................253Inflatable DinghY..............................................................................................................254Large Number At Youth Club’s Opening Night...................................................................255January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 11
Mobile X-Ray Unit In Blenheim ........................................................................................256Bowling Family With A Remarkable Record ......................................................................257Trophy For Final’s Owner...................................................................................................258Marlborough Cup Jockeys Weighing In..............................................................................259A Little Excited - Not Nervous ..........................................................................................260Poppy Sellers Make Their Tally .........................................................................................261Cup Of Tea For ANZAC Day Delegates ..............................................................................262A Knotty Racing Problem ..................................................................................................263Scout Leaders On Training Course At Nelson ....................................................................264Naval Vessel To Visit Blenheim .........................................................................................265Bid For The Line ...............................................................................................................266Handsome Trophy To Local Owner ....................................................................................267Precision Work At Sheepdog Trials ....................................................................................268Giant Elm Removed From Church Frontage .......................................................................269Giant Elm Going From Church Grounds ............................................................................270Responsible For Smooth-Running Race Meeting ...............................................................271Holders Of Shield For Team Event At Dog Trials................................................................272Marlborough Sheep Dog Trials...........................................................................................273ANZAC Day Parade To Provincial War Memorial...............................................................274Achievements Of The ANZACS Commemorated ................................................................275Naval Launch At Blenheim Berth......................................................................................276A Poppy For Remembrance ...............................................................................................277Rival Captains Race For The Ball......................................................................................278Car Racing On Saturday ....................................................................................................279Australian ANZACS Lay Their Wreaths.............................................................................280How Not To Drive A Tractor...............................................................................................281Riverside Park Lunchtime ‘Regulars’ ................................................................................282Riverside Park Lunchtime ‘Regulars’ ................................................................................28312 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
PICTON FORESHORE FIREWORKS Thursday January 2 1958, Page 5. (356)Approximately £500 worth of fireworks thrilled spectators on the Picton Foreshore on NewYear's Eve. Seen here is one of the spectacular displays which were given from a punt mooredjust off-shore.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 13
PICTON WELCOMES NEW YEAR Thursday January 2 1958, Page 4. (361)Even the staid lost their equilibrium during the few minutes after midnight whenthe New Year was welcomed in at Picton. Above: Mr E. Macfarlane launched hisHogmanay celebrations with his bag-pipes under the Post Office clock. Right: Onething is certain . . . it isn’t rock ‘n’ roll!14 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
IT ISN’T ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Thursday January 2 1958, Page 4. (360)January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 15
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MR A.E. GREIG HAS SERVED COMMUNITY WELL Thursday January 2 1958, Page 4. (357)The award of the M.B.E. in the New Year’s Honours to the Mayor of Picton, Mr A.E. Greig, is in recognition of his long service to local body and community affairs,and will be acclaimed much further afield than Picton itself. Mr Greig, who is the sonof the late Mr and Mrs David Greig, of Blenheim, has been a permanent resident ofPicton since 1926 when, as a member of the Railways Department, he was transferredthere. He was also stationed in Picton for two short terms previously. After 18 years inthe Railways Department, he resigned and purchased a bookseller’s business which hestill conducts.Mr Greig was first elected to the Picton Borough Council in 1935. Prior to beingelected Mayor he served two terms as Deputy-Mayor and had, at various times, beenchairman of the finance and reserves committees and represented the Council ona number of organisations. He is serving his fifth consecutive term as a member ofthe Picton Hospital Committee of Management and his second as chairman. He hasbeen a member of the Progress and Beautifying Society for more than 30 years andwas up until recently one of its most active members, being for a time secretary andfor three years president, besides serving for many years as an executive member. Itwas during his term as president, and on his own initiative, that the merry-go-roundwas erected on the Foreshore; by public appeal he personally collected in the vicinityof £500 towards the cost. Mr Greig was one of the early members of the Chamber ofCommerce and was on two occasions president and for some years treasurer. He wasthe first chairman of the Picton Patriotic Zone Committee, a position he held until heentered camp as a volunteer.Entering the Army as a private, Mr Greig quickly gained promotion, secured hiscommission, and was eventually made adjutant of his battalion. He was chairman ofthe Centennial Committee which was responsible for the erection of the memorial gatesat the Foreshore. He is at present chairman of the Picton and District War MemorialCommittee. Mr Greig’s association with the Picton School Committee dates back tothe mid-thirties and he has at various times been chairman and secretary, holding theposition at the present time.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 17
DUCKING FOR VISITING CREW Thursday January 2 1958, Page 5. (359)Canterbury’s number one junior four crew met with misfortune at the rowing regatta inPicton yesterday. Their craft lost its rudder in rough water and had to be towed to shoreby the umpire’s launch. Here the crew appear far from concerned as it waits for a linefrom the launch.18 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
STILL HAS ‘GREEN FINGERS’ Friday January 3 1958, Page 4. (362)A keen gardener still: Mr W. P. Lawrence, 94 today.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 19
HIGHLAND DANCING TROPHY WINNERS Friday January 3 1958, Page 4. (364)Trophy winners at the Marlborough Scottish Society’s Highland dancing competition atPicton pose for the photographer. Back row (from the left): Enid Johnston (Dunedin),Frances-Anne Mackay (Wellington), Glenys Storey (Wellington), Wendy Cannon(Christchurch), and Brian North (Ashburton). Front row: Terence Connolly (Blenheim),Maureen Coulter (Christchurch), Margaret Johnston (Nelson), Robyn Waters(Blenheim), and Rhondda Webb (Christchurch).20 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
NO HOLIDAY FOR HORSE TRAINERS Saturday January 4 1958, Page 4. (363)With a trotting meeting to be held in Blenheim later this month, Christmas and NewYear celebrations have brought no holidays for local trainers. Horses have to be fedand exercised seven days a week, wet or fine, holiday or no holiday. Shown here isGlen Fine, a nine-year-old trotter, being exercised by his owner-trainer, Mr M. Raso,during the New Year holiday period.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 21
SHEARING ALMOST COMPLETE AT ‘ALTIMARLOCH’ Saturday January 4 1958, Page 4. (366)Shearing on most Marlborough farms is now almost completed. The above photographwas taken in Mr T. K. C. Maddever’s woolshed on his property, ‘Altimarloch,’ in theUpper Awatere.Having the end-of-year break from their Correspondence School lessons, Joanna andMary Maddever get a close-up view of operations.22 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
SALT WORKS MECHANISATION Saturday January 4 1958, Page 7. (365)A rotary oil-fired drier is among the latest additions to the plant at the Dominion SaltCompany’s works at Lake Grassmere.The drier has a capacity of five tons of salt an hour. It extracts the 3 per cent. moisturein the salt as harvested and stockpiled. The salt is then crushed and bagged andplaced in railway wagons in the siding at the works.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 23
A MEAL IN THE OPEN Monday January 6 1958, Page 4. (367)Touring Marlborough, this Christchurch quartet found Picton a lively spot during NewYear. Here they finish a hurried meal before a visit to the Foreshore.From the left: Pat Murray, Dorothy Salt, Peter Murray and Bob Garrett.24 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
SHIP-SHAPE AND NAVY FASHION Monday January 6 1958, Page 4. (368)H.M.S. CARDIGAN BAY, a frigate of the Far East Station and leader of the ThirdFrigate Squadron there, berthed at Picton yesterday in the course of a coastal cruise ofDominion ports. The difficult task of securing the frigate in her berth was carried outin typical Navy fashion. Cardigan Bay was escorted to the wharf by units of Picton’s‘mosquito’ fleet, which darted about her as she made her way slowly up the harbour.Cardigan Bay will sail for Wellington tomorrow morning.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 25
AXEMEN AT HOPAI BAY Monday January 6 1958, Page 5. (369)Competitors in the maiden chop at the Pelorus Sound Sports Club’s annual meeting atHopai Bay.Pouring rain did not interfere with the running of the sports, and every event drew afull attendance of competitors and spectators.26 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
SCHOOLBOY TOURISTS FROM MELBOURNE Tuesday January 7 1958, Page 4. (370)The party of 23 boys and four masters from the Melbourne High School at presenttouring New Zealand.The photograph was taken early this morning on the party’s departure for the NorthIsland, where they will conclude their tour on January 24.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 27
LAUNCHES AT HOPAI BAY Tuesday January 7 1958, Page 5. (371)A view of some of the 54 launches and yachts anchored at Hopai Bay for the PelorusSound Sports Club’s annual water and land sports held on Saturday. The boatsprovided a spectacular sight in this roadless part of the country, where everyone travelsby sea. The sports drew an attendance of about 800 people.28 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
LOST PROPERTY Wednesday January 8 1958, Page 6. (373)Lost or abandoned during 1957. 10 bicycles are stacked in a shed behind theBlenheim Police Station waiting for their owners to claim them. All in runningorder, several of them will probably be sold under the auctioneer’s hammer after theexpiration of 12 months in Police hands. In an average year about 100 lost bicyclesfind their way to the Police Station. Most are promptly reported missing and returnedto their owners, while a few stay at the Station several months and some are neverclaimed. Bicycles are lost under all sorts of circumstances, forgetfulness on the partof their owners being probably the main cause. It is particularly common for a personto remove a similar bicycle to their own from a bicycle stand, leaving their own, andthis type of mistake is usually simple enough for the Police to straighten out. Manyof the bicycles taken in Charge by the Police are reported by members of the public.Others which have been abandoned for three or four days on end are removed by thePolice themselves. Some of the machines which are unclaimed are in really good order.Several are fitted with gears, locks and other accessories and practically all havelights. Lost articles other than bicycles are kept for a minimum of three months beforebeing returned to the finders or, if not wanted by the finders, auctioned if of any value.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 29
OWNERS TARDY IN COLLECTING LOST PROPERTY Wednesday January 8 1958, Page 6. (374)All manner of unlikely items find their way to the Station and included among those atpresent in safe keeping are a carpenter’s bag and tools, a racing cyclist’s headgear, anda dagger. Wrist watches are always in stock and handbags and purses, some containingconsiderable sums of money, clutter the office safe. It is surprising the number ofpeople who inquire at the Police Station for lost articles as an afterthought, and alsothe number who do not inquire at all, as witnessed by the number of unclaimed items.The procedure for claiming lost property is simple but extremely thorough. First theloss must be reported and a description of the article given, together with details of thecircumstances under which it was lost. If the description tallies with an article whichhas been found the claimant makes positive identification and signs a receipt. Positiveidentification must be made and if a person wrongfully claims an article which they donot own charges of theft or attempted theft could be preferred.30 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
BLENHEIM PARKING METER UNDER TEST Wednesday January 8 1958, Page 7. (372)Messrs G. E. Hope (left) and A. C. Jenkins, members of the Blenheim BoroughCouncil’s engineering staff, test one of the new parking meters which will beconspicuous in the Blenheim business area next week.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 31
APPEARANCES ARE DECEPTIVE Saturday January 4 1958, Page 4. (376)At first glance the massive piece of road machinery shown above looks like an old-fashioned steam-roller of the type common up until about 25 years ago. It is a road-roller, but it is powered by a high-performance diesel engine. The makers, an Englishfirm, have stuck to the original design, even to the elongated chimney, which is theexhaust. A local contracting firm procured the machine from the Ministry of Works.32 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
‘JUST A PIECE OF CAKE’ Saturday January 4 1958, Page 4. (378)A schoolboy on holiday can be a considerable help about the house, feels seven-year-old John Adamson, of Francis Street. Tasks such as picking up the day’s groceries are‘a piece of cake’ especially when an ice cream is the reward.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 33
DRILLING AND LEARNING Thursday January 9 1958, Page 5. (377)A.T.C. Cadets undergoing a course at the R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Woodbourne, shown onthe march at the Station yesterday. The cadets come from town, and school units inMarlborough, Nelson, and the West Coast.34 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
DRILLING AND LEARNING Thursday January 9 1958, Page 5. (379)Continuing from the previous story, in this photograph a group of cadets is being shownthe intricacies of a Sperry automatic pilot. The instructor is Corporal J. J. Tebbutt.At the right of the group is Flying Officer J. A. Knowles, officer commanding theBlenheim A.T.C. unit.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 35
WELCOME IMPROVEMENT TO WICKET Thursday January 9 1958, Page 6. (375)Returfing a section of the number one wicket at Horton Park, Blenheim BoroughCouncil staff are making an improvement which will be welcomed by local cricketers.Formerly the area was worn so much that several inches of water lay there after rain.The wicket will probably be ready for use in four to six weeks.Finishing the job here are Messrs G. C. Woolley, L. P. Woolley and G. D. Young,superintendent of parks and reserves.36 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
THIS LOOKS MORE LIKE SUMMER! Friday January 10 1958, Page 4. (383)Warmer weather is attracting hundreds of children to the Municipal Swimming Baths.Above, a line-up of youthful swimmers who disappeared into the water within secondsof the camera’s click.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 37
SUMMER AT THE POOL Friday January 10 1958, Page 4. (380)Continued from the previous story: Enjoying the sun are Donald Bendall, RaymondBarrett and Glyn Hogg.38 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
HEAVIEST TROUT CONTENDER WEIGHS 12LB Friday January 10 1958, Page 4. (381)A strong contender for the Marlborough Sports Depot Trophy, awarded each year forthe heaviest trout landed from a local river, is this 12lb brown trout which was takenfrom the Opawa River on Wednesday night by Mr Macnab, of Maxwell Road. It has alength of 29in and a girth of 18 1/2in and is in particularly good condition. When thephotograph was taken the trout was frozen and protected with a cellophane covering.The previous best fish landed this season was one of 9lb.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 39
POPULAR RIVERSIDE PARK Saturday January 11 1958, Page 3. (385)On these warm summer days there are few places as popular as Riverside Park.The children shown here find the paddling pool, swings and river compete for theirinterest.40 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
ATTRACTIVE POLLARD PARK Saturday January 11 1958, Page 3. (382)Pollard Park, one of the Blenheim Borough Council’s attractive reserves, has beenpopular with visitors over the holiday period. Shown above is a corner of the Park,where landscaping of the banks of Fulton Creek is a feature.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 41
HARD-HITTING BATSMAN Saturday January 11 1958, Page 4. (386)Youthful G. Bartlett, one of Marlborough’s middle batsmen, sends a ball from theNelson spinner, R. Challies, to the boundary for four.This picture was taken early yesterday afternoon during Marlborough’s first innings indefence of the Newman Shield. Bartlett scored 56 of Marlborough’s total of 278. Thewicket-keeper is I. Ching.Later in the day Bartlett captured a valuable Nelson wicket, that of the opener, L.Reade.42 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
HORSES FLY TO YEARLING SALE Saturday January 11 1958, Page 4. (384)This valuable consignment of horses flew the Strait yesterday on their way to theTrentham yearling sale, to be conducted jointly by Wright Stephenson & Co. Ltd andPyne, Gould, Guinness Ltd. next week.They belong to Mrs E. D. Goulter, Seven Oaks Stud, Omaka, who has sent a total of 10horses to the sale.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 43
PARKING METERS ARRIVE Monday January 13 1958, Page 4. (388)Motorists are not taking kindly to parking meters in Blenheim and at 10 a.m. todayMarket Street South appeared only slightly busier than on most Sunday mornings.Shown in the top picture are two Blenheim Borough Council employees, Messrs S. T.Young and J. Conroy, installing meters in the business area.44 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
CAUSE AND EFFECT Monday January 13 1958, Page 4. (387)Continued from previous story: Showing the result of their work - a street almost freeof parked cars.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 45
WATER SPEEDSTERS IN ACTION Monday January 13 1958, Page 5. (390)Ideal water conditions ensured the success of the Marlborough Power BoatAssociation’s opening day at Ferry Bridge yesterday.Here two boats compete strongly for the lead at the top buoy. The nearest boat is Faye,owned and driven by R. Thoms, who was awarded the cup for top points throughoutthe day.46 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
WATER SPEEDSTERS IN ACTION Monday January 13 1958, Page 5. (389)Continued from previous story: Winning drivers were R. Thoms, A. Millar, V. Cloustonand C. Broadbridge.January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 47
AUCTIONEER CALLS THE BID Tuesday January 14 1958, Page 6. (391)Buyers spurred by the eloquence of the auctioneer, Mr R. McArtney, bid briskly at thesecond day of the clearance auction at Miller, McKay Ltd.Conducted by N. R. McMurtry & Co. Ltd., the sale is expected to conclude today.48 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
RANGER GUIDES IN BLENHEIM Tuesday January 14 1958, Page 6. (392)In Blenheim following a 10-day camp at Curious Cove which concluded the LordBaden-Powell centennial celebrations, these Ranger Guides found Seymour Square amost attractive spot.In the centre is Miss C. McConnell, of New York, a member of the Girl Scouts ofU.S.A., who is visiting New Zealand for three months as an exchange trainer. From theleft: Rangers D. Craig (Wellington) and J. Thorpe (Nelson), Miss McConnell, RangersD. Smith (Christchurch) and E. Beatty (Nelson).January -April 1958 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s 49
VICE-REGAL VISITORS NOTICED BY FEW Wednesday January 15 1958, Page 4. (393)Vice-regal visitors to Blenheim yesterday were noticed by only a few.Here are seen Lord and Lady Cobham with the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs E. P.Meachen, who were their luncheon guests at the Criterion Hotel. Behind them is JohnCobham.50 Expressly Marlborough in the 50’s January -April 1958
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