Contents Issue 144
My First Day at School 4
Jeanette Grant remembers even the smallest details.
High Country Life During the War 10
David Relph was raised near the Southern Alps.
Granny’s Recipe and Cookery Books 14
Passing down the knowledge: by Bruce Isted.
1950s Tauranga 16
Trish McBride emigrated from Lancaster in Britain to Tauranga.
On Time 22
John de Bonnaire relates the history of a grandfather clock.
From the Regions: Nelson / Marlborough 24
A Seaside Jaunt 34
Special excursion trams leave Cathedral Square, Christchurch.
Centrefold: New Brighton Pier 36
Gold is Where You Find It 38
Lesley Treweek writes about her grandfather, athlete, war hero and goldminer.
Hooked on Rag Rugs 46
June Peka carries on a family tradition.
Memories of Napier 48
Ralph Levinson writes,” A baby boomer looks back”.
New Zealand Licence Plates 1906-1965 52
An extensive history from Graham Freeman.
The Power of Advertising… 55
Holidaying on My Relations Farm 56
Ted Shields treasures the time spent at Kia Ora.
From the Regions: Taranaki 60
Moehanga Becomes the First Maori to Visit England 68
Index and Genealogy List 70
