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Bay of Plenty Times scrapbook, 1962-1963

Date1962-1963Reference NumberAms 253Collection SummaryCollection of newspaper cuttings from local papers focusing on development/expansion and change within Tauranga District. Last edited by: Kate Charteris

DescriptionScrapbook of cuttings from the Bay of Plenty Times 1962 and 1963, compiled by Eric Faulkner.
Marked “This book is property of Western Bay of Plenty P.R.O.” (Public Relations Office).

Articles include:

Tauranga Rotorua and Whakatāne efforts to get sealed runways at airports to increase access to region

Construction of new bridge at Hairini

Articles re visitors to the Elms Mission House, February 1962

Photo of Harriet Kerehona in article re Cobham's visit to hospital

"Informality evident in visit to hospital" T. Tata of Judea, ceremonial challenge to Governor General Lord Cobham, 20 February 1962

Bay of Plenty Airways plane crash at Ruapehu killing A. W. Bartlett (pilot) and 5 passengers

Greerton Community Hall built

Māori Education Foundation scheme to be launched 25 March 1962 in Tauranga

Storm havoc, 7 March (?) 1962

Road Auckland to Tauranga sealed

Community function to honour Mr and Mrs G. A. Walsh

Sealed runway at Tauranga Airport approved in principle

Māori highway over the Kaimais (description of route)

Storms and sever flooding, 1 June 1962

Flooding on Strand, Spring and Willow Streets, 7 June 1962

Waikato interest in outcome of land transport inquiry/port access inquiry

"Leadership disappearing in Māori relocation", Māori Leadership Conference held in Tauranga, 10 September 1962

Preparations for Royal visit February 1963

Local body elections

Victor Carlo Smith first Māori member to be elected to Borough Council

Commission of Inquiry into land access to the Port of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty

Rebecca Faulkner, New Zealand Basketball team

Abattoir at Rangiuru

Polio vaccination campaign

Travel and tourism promotion re Tauranga as destination

Cultural and sports centre proposed for Te Maunga, 7 November 1962

Opening of Mormon Chapel

Reclamation in front of the Strand

Cabins to be built South East Bay Mayor Island

Photo of Mayor Island Trust Board

Mount Maunganui known as township of Rakataura in 1888, name change to Motoriki 1913; 1930 first official mention as Mount Maunganui, November 1962

Ocean Beach Municipal Camping Ground and caretaker Alf King

Harbour Board plans wharf extensions

Formation of Elms Trust

Excavation of Māori pā at Kauri Point

Mōtū-o-puhi Island tourist hotel proposal

Mount Hot Pools proposal

School rolls reflect increased population

Town Plan and change zoning of Waikareao Estuary from industrial to recreational

Abattior

Greerton amalgamates with Tauranga, March 1963

Resources survey of the Bay of Plenty by the Ministry of Works, March 1963?

Rail links/Kaimai Tunnel

Commission of Inquiry into Bay of Plenty Land Access, 9 March 1963

Professionals brought in to plan layout of facilities in Wharepai Domain, 22 March 1963

Plans for a regional authority as outlined by the Local Government Commission, 28 March 1963

Proposed causeway between Matakana and Matahui

Tauranga achieves city status, 1 May 1963

Visit of Governor General Sir Bernard Fergusson

PRO - Western Bay Public Relations Office

Lord Cobham visit

Cable car up Mauao debate

Drilling for oil at Te Maunga/Mount Maunganui, 21 February and 2 April 1962CreatorFaulkner, E. L. (Eric Lees) Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LevelCollectionExtent1 scrapbook Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LanguageEnglish

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RoomClimate controlled room Last edited by: Kate Charteris

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Access ConditionsNo access restrictions anticipated for this collection. To be reviewed upon next access requestAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 253

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Bay of Plenty Times scrapbook, 1962-1963