MARRIED Left: GRANVILLE-WILLIAMS

MARRIED Left: GRANVILLE-WILLIAMS. At St Joseph's Catholic Church, Hawera, Judith, daughter of Mr and Mrs A, C.Williams, of Hawera, to Maurice, son of Mr and Mrs M. C. Granville, also of Hawera. The attendants were Maree Granville, Marolyn Davies, John Bourke and John Parkinson, all' of Hawera .. The couple will live in Hawera. (ElllrJore Studios). Salvation Army Christmas Break-up

The Salvation Army Ladies' Night League Christmas Break-up was held at . the Criterion Hotel. Pictured are, 'ABOVE, most of the women who attended", RIGHT-Mesdames Dulcie McKay, Captain Griffiths, Pat Burrows, Lois CELEBRATIONS Smith and Marion Clark (the committee). RIGHT-Mr E. K. Cameron, who celebrated his 80th birth- BELOW, FROM LEFT-Mrs N. Bevan; i. day with a family gathering at the Gentlemen's Club, in . Mrs Marion Clark; Mrs Howe and Mrs Hawera. BELOW RIGHT-Members of the Cameron family Margaret Watson; Mrs I. Spencer and who attended the reunion were Donald, Doug, Mr E. K. Lois Smith. Cameron Mrs Jean Drake, Ian and Alan Cameron. ~ BELOW-Judy eldest daughter of Mr and MIS D. A. Scott, of Inglewood, celebrated her 21st birthday with a party at her parents' home. .

Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com -GOLF WINNERS Some of the trophy winners at this year's Awards Presenta- tion, at the Manukorihi Golf 1 Club, are pictured here. They are:" ABOVE LEFT-Ted Walsh. 'ABOVE RIGHT- Shirley Smith. LEFT-Jenny Corbett. RIGHT-Robert Stockbridge; and Val May. BELOW LEFT-Barry Old., " The Whitely Lounge was the scene for the Geneologists' BELOW RIGHT-Heather ' Social. This was a dress-up affair, and some of the costumes Mcfllutchie. Mrs Fletcher had were really something else. Like Ben Stephenson (ABOVE the honour of making the LEFT), who came dressed as Adam, and Mr and Mrs Geoff presentations. ' Easte (ABOVE RIGHT), who came in period 1800 clothing, and posed for this "formal family portrait." "Other guests included Glenys ana Peter Wood (TOP CENTRE), Joan Aberthy (ABOVE CENTRE), Terry O'Neill and Mrs I. French (RIGHT~, Joan Aberty, Margaret Webster and Marie Pearson (BELOW), Mr and Mrs A. C. Morecraft

I (BOTTOM, LEFT) and Patricia Lineham (BOTTOM RIGHT). "" .....,. 'W!\>"-~

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The Itihunga Brownie Pack celebrated its 8th birthday with a party at the Ornata Road Hall. RIGHT-Officials present were, Mesdames Bird, Mornasi, Blackmore and Shaw. ABOVE RIGHT-The Packs sing their Brownie songs. TOP-Carol Cameron and Miriam Oke. ABOVE-Judith Lister and Joanne Batson. BELOW-The party in full swing. NURSES'· GALA TOP-The crowded grounds, with Solomon King signing auto- graphs (on right). ABOVE- Nurses man a stall. LEFT and ABOVE RIGHT,Frank Landers in action at the coconut shy. RIGHT--Rob Dallie aims to hit' that ball and win himself a prize.

Photographic prints of pictures appearing in "Photo News" may be ordered at: Vogue Studios, Supermarket Block, Cur DCVOIl & Morley Streets, New Plymouth: Phone fW-J01. 41 40 Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com ..3f} E Z' Z' 1- :1 DRAMA '.'It FESTIVAL II The MangoreiSchool staged a Drama Festival, in which the children showed 'S quite a remarkable talent. Productions included "Hansel and Gretel " "Peter Above: EICHSTAEDT-BUTLER. .At Our Lady Help of Christians' Catholic Church, Fitzroy, Marlene and the Wolf" and l'Pin_ Hillary, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. B. Butler, of Fitzroy, New Plymouth, to Mark David, son of Mr and Mrs .nocchio. " W. M. Eichstaedt, of Inglewood. The attendants were Lynette Butler, of Melbourne, Sharon Jackson, of ABOVE LEFT-Three New Plymouth, Alan Eichstaedt, of Inglewood, and Clinton Campbell, of Kaimata. The couple are to live soldiers from "Peter and in Inglewood. (Finnerty ofFitzroy}, the Wolf." ABOVE- Below: PITTWOOD-HOPSON. At the Knox Presbyterian Church, Fitzroy, Denise Anne, daughter of Pinnocchio and Jirnminy Mr and Mrs H. M. Hopson, of Fitzroy, New Plymouth, to Peter Gilbert, son of Mr and Mrs G. Pittwood, also Cricket. LEFT-Mini Jack- of New Plymouth. The attendants were Beth Hopson, Susan Hopson, Ron Gilbert, Lloyd Robinson and son. FAR LEFT-From Stacey Benton, all of New Plymouth. (Finnerty 0/ Fitzroy). "Pinnocchio," the Toy- makers his Fairy God- mother, and the Puppets. BOTTOM LEFT-Some of the chidren in "Pinnocchio." BELOW-Peter Croskey. T i I

Taranaki archives @ www,new-plymouth,com ',.J. BEACH CARNWAL The Opunake Beach Carnival . attracted large crowds this year, even thoug.h the weather was somewhat dismal. "'"-.~ ..,.;=£;. ..~'/~~ ;~":"'-+ ABOVE LEFT-:-'Craig Feure - ..~ on the trampoline. ABOVE and BELOW RIGHT-Pony rides were a very popular TOP-The N.P. Old Boys' S.L.S. feature of the day, with the Club team - Neil Cameron, Peter - children. Just ask Kerry Saunders, Michael Bennett and Johnson, Peter Graham, or Chris Ridland. ABOVE-The Donna Hughes (BELOW East End team was Peter Powell, LEFT). LEFT-<::laude Love- Don Penwarden, Dave Emett and grove hits the coconut fair Mike Hannan. ABOVE RIGHT- • and square. RIGH'J;'-Andrea Richard Veech on the loud- -Keamy and Moira and Brett hailer. BELOW-Gordon Tosland Graham on the miniature enjoys a packet of chips. ,BELOW ferris wheel. RIGHT-Waiting for the boat to return were Veronica Law, Alma Lome, June Scott, Raewyn Scott and M. McCaul.

44 Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com 45 NGARUAW AHIA FESTIVAL COMPETITION This is-your last chance to enter the "Photo News" competition which has a great prize for anyonE;! genuinely interested inmusic - a trip to the Great Ngaruawahia Music Festival, in January. This three-day event (January 6,7 and 8) will feature nearly 50 New Zealand artists and will be head- lined by that wild British rock group, 'Black Sabbath,' who are renowned for their heavy, uncompromising rock sound, and will appear in the rock segment of the Festival, running from 8.00 p.m. until midnight, each evening. . Black Sabbath (pictured) will be instantly linked in this country with their famous 'Paranoid' album and single, a smash throughout the world. Volleyball In addition to Black Sabbath, the GreatNgarua-, wahia Festival will also feature several other well- . known overseas artists. These include Sandy Denny, Spectators saw some the 'La-de-das' (an ex-New Zealand band which has fast and exciting play in been in Australia for about six years), the 'New the volleyball matches Daddy Cool' and, at the time of writing, possibly If you're into rock music between New Plymouth Billy Thorpe and the 'Aztecs' (who are at present in don't forget to read the 'Now Sound' and Australia, at the England). " Y.M.C.A. While Austra- Admission to the Festival is $8.00 per person, for column each Saturday, in the Taranaki lia won most of the the three days, and we offer our winner a double Sports. The. latest rock news from N.Z. and games, our local side pass. Transport to the Festival will be arranged if the around the. world, and in-depth Album gained much valuable winner of this competition does not have a vehicle. experience from the Entries close on December 21, so hurry. This is reviews. play. These pictures your last chance. All you have to do is fill in the .catch the height of play coupon and accompany it with a letter telling in no and reflect both grace more than 100 words why you think the Great of movement, on the Ngaruawahia Music Festival will be the greatest event part of the players, and also the speed of the in the history of music in New Zealand. The winner game. will be notified by telegram. RADIO "PHOTO NEWS" WISHES TO THANK ROBERT TARANAKI RA YMOND FOR MAKING THIS COMPETITION.. POSSIBLE.' ALBUM CHART NAME , ··...... •.•...•..

ADDRESS ...... •...... •...... •...... 1. School's Out ... Alice Cooper. 2. A Song For You Carpenters ...... •...... PHONE NO ~ . 3. Black Sabbath 4 Black Sabbath. Post to: Festival Competition, Photo News, 4. Solid Gold Hits Vol.3 Various Artists. P.O. Box 427, New Plymouth. , 5. Seven Separate Fools Three Dog Night. "PhOIONews" reserves all rights in this competition and no 6. Buffalo ... Buffalo. correspondence will be entered into. 7. Mandrill Is ... Mandrill. . 8. . Demons and Wizards Uriah Heep. 9. Obscured by Clouds Pink Floyd. 10. Black Kangaroo ... Peter Kaukonen.

Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com JAYCEE GALA The Jaycee Gala at the New . Plymouth Racecourse was a very popular affair. Bike rides for kiddies were extremely popular and, TOP RIGHT, Ross Pierce takes Diane Short for a spin. The Fire Brigade CREATIVE (ABOVE and TOP LEFT) gave an interesting demonstration. ami, BELOW, showed how they take a, DANCINC hose over railway lines or a road. Students at Stratford High School gave a very interesting The trampoline proved to be a big display of creative dancing. The stud~nts had obviousl~ drawcard and, RIGHT, Craig Howan done their groundwork well; for the display was very slick shows his style while, BELOW LEFT, and involving. Lois Gesterkamp thoroughly enjoyed TOP-The 5th form class in action. ABOVE LEFT-A her workout. LEFT-Brett Herbert scene from the 4th form class display. ABOVE RIGHT- makes a purchase at one of the many Graceful action from the 4th form class. LEFT-5th formers stalls. display grace in arm movements. BELOW-A scene with 4th

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AIR - RESCU E EXERCISE If you have a favourite The New Plymouth Aero Club organised an GROUP or SINGER, the Air-Sea Rescue exercise, with the co-operation pf local police, one Sunday, recently _ Theoret- RAHOTU W.OJ.F. chances are "PHOTO ically, a boat was in trouble some 2 miles off NEWS" will have their the coast, and the club flew out to the scene CEREMONY photo. to drop emergency equipment. OUf pix show part of the team which took part in the exer- Get a print of your cise (ABOVE L~FT); the emergency equip-. favourite artist from ment (ABOVE); the airport after take-off "PHOTO NEWS" (LEFT); the distressed boat (BELOW LEFT); Life memberships were and the rescue aircraft dropping a buoy presented recently, at a Some of our large (BOTTOM)_ On the Facing Page we see equip- small ceremony at the selection . ment being dropped, and its point of impact Rahotu W.D.F.F. in the water, ABOVE LEFT-Mrs THREE DOG NIGHT I McCoy presents Mrs (Studio and at Western Beryl Washer with her life Springs). membership. BELOW LEFT-Mrs Van Der Sar. GUESS WHO Ask "PHOTO NEWS" to your next BELOW-From left, Mrs (Studio and at Western cabaret, party or social. Billing (president, Rahotu Springs). W.D.F.F.,) Beryl Washer We take pix for the magazine and give you (life member), Mrs Barret VAL DOONICAN full coverage of the event, as well, with (secretary) and Mrs Mor- prints available at competitive prices. gan (life member). THE NEW SEEKERS Just phone 80- 101. SOLOMON KING BLACK SABBATH SUZANNE RUMOUR JOHN ROWLES ROLLING STONES NEIL DIAMOND Over 300 groups' and singers' photos on file. Call at "PHOTO NEWS", cnr Devon and Morley Streets, or Phone 80·101 .

.j; 51 50 Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com FLORAL ART DEMONSTRA TION Mrs M. Glasgow, Dominion president of the Floral Art Society, recently gave a demonstration of her work to members of the Hawera, Ararata and Eltham Floral Art groups. . Pictured LEFT and FAR LEFT is Mrs Glasgow, during her arrangement of flowers and, ABOVE RIGHT, Gladys Kerrisk, president of the Hawera Floral Group, with Jean MARRIED Drake, secretary. .. WALKER-FLEMING. At St Mary's Church, New Plymouth, Anne, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. S. Fleming, of New Plymouth, to Len, son of Mr and Mrs T. F. S. Walker, also of New Plymouth. The attendants were Carol Webster, Sally Fleming, Vicki Walker, Peter Tallott and Bruce Walker, all of New Plymouth. (Charters & ~~~ . . SCHO.Ol ARTS FE Highland School staged an Arts Festival that featured a great deal of tmaginatlon. We are only able to bring you a glimpse of the event but are sure you'll agree the school deserves full marks for effort. TOP-The violin group. TOP RIGHT-Garol Swanson as Dorothy. ABOVE LEFT:- Geraldine Manning (Mrs Noah), Eileen O'Neill (Su.nny.Angel)l,and Hea~ma~~er O'NeIll as Noah. ABOVE RIGHT-Terry Reid as the Devil, with the South Wmd .. LEFT- Sharon Manson as the Scarecrow, in the Wizard of Oz. BELOW-All the ammals came in two by two, to Noah's Ark.

53 ~] Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com TRAVEL AGENTS TOUR TARANAKI A group of travel agents from all over New Zealand, and one from Australia were taken on a tour of Taranaki. The result of this tour should prove quite beneficial to this p~ovince in the future. Some of the agents pictured are, ABOVE LEFT Kim Nixon (Union Travel),.Gary F!nde~p (New Ply- ". mouth), L. Pettigrew (Mt Cook Airlines) B. Burrow (Mt Cook Airlines) and David' Pardon (U.E.B. Publications).ABOVE- Tony Taylor (Guthries Tours Auckland) Bob Rouse (Shaw Savill), R. L. Bourke ' (Mayor of Eltham) and Mrs B. Wilson (N.A.C., Wellington). LEFT"':'Neil Clarke (~rans.Tours), tyIrsE. McCallum (Hawera), Winners KIm ~Ixon (Union Travel), Gary Finderup, a~d .Mlsses Burrow and Pettigrew (Mt Cook The winners of the Miss and Master Frankleigh Airlines). LADIES' GOLF TROPHY .oAY Park contest, held in conjunction with the Frankleigh l'ark Kindergarten Gala Day, were Miss Tracy Barnett (BELOW) and Master Bryce Marr (RIGHT). Mrs H. Coad presented the trophies at the Westown Ladies" Golf Club, at the end-of-year Trophy Day. TOP LEFT-Mrs L. C. Kruse and B. Balsom receive their trophies. TOP RIGHT-The Garcia Rose- bowl trophy went to Mrs L. J. Barnett. ABOVE-The Oakura cup and the Grandmothers' cup went to Mrs P. Hunt.

ABOVE-Mrs B. Chamberlain received the Simpson . cup from ~rs H. C.oad,,who seems to be taking a particular interest m this trophy. RIGHT-'Mrs P. Hunt received the 'Top Dog' Flight Junior cup.

55 h? - Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com .~ Having a good time at the Nurses' Ball is local 'shutterbug' Bernard Woods, and his wife (ABOVE RIGHT), Jenny Morris, Graham Stubbs and Helen Hine(ABOVE), Ken and NURSES' BALL Sheila Jones (RIGHT), Jack and Joyce Boucher (BELOW) This year's NewPlymouth Nurses' Ball was probably the ' Peter Croford and Sue Cursons (BELOW RIGHT), Jim ,and best attended and most enjoyable for some years. The band Cheryl Henderson (BOTTOM LEFT), Neville Wardlord and kept it all together and on the move: Happy faces are G~aham Karen Jenkins (BOTTOM CENTRE), and Bernard and Wells and Denise Uerata (ABOVE), Cushla Bolger and Michael Jocelyn (BOTTOM RIGHT).' ' Cleaver (ABOVE RIGHT), Ken Jones and Sheila Jons (RIGHT), Heather and Graham Payne (BELOW), Daryl Andrews and Heather Andrews (BELOW RIGHT), Karen Haslerand Bob . Vindenborg (BOTTOM LEFT), and Judy Hanners, Dave ' Carroll and Dave Hanners (BOTIOM R.IGHT).

Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com 57 .CHAMPION LAMB

The 24th annual Taranaki District Lamb Competition saw a standard ENGAGEMENTS of entry at least equal to previous Above left: BELL-CLAGUE. Margaret Ann, years, and also saw members of the daughter of Mr and Mrs E. K. Clague, of Oakura, Young Farmers' Club'predominate, . to Rodney Milton, son of Mr and Mrs M. J. Bell, by having double the number of of New Plymouth. (Vogue Studios). entries to what they have had pre- Above: TURNER-COLLlNS. Kerry Anne, . yiously.. '. daughter of Mr and Mrs K. N. Collins, of Ohura, to ABOVE LEFT-Maurice Sarten Keith Dennis James, son of Mr G. E. Turner, of Bell receiving a trophy and. certlflcates Block. (Vogue Studios). ' for the first prize in the Young Farmers: section, on behalf of his teft: WILLIAl\IJS-JORDAN. Yvonne Dorothy, son Kevin. ABOVE RIGHT- daughter of Mr and Mrs N. J. Jordan, of Inglewood, Another smiling prizewinner in the to Malcolm Jon, son of Mr and Mrs K. C. Williams, open section. LEFT-One of the now of Masterton, but formerly of Stratford. major prizes in the open section (Vogue Studios). went to the Opunake Golf Club. Below left: STEWART-WEIR. Sally Ann, daughter RIGHT-The Champion Lamb with of MrsD. Weir, of New-Plymouth, to Trevor George, its ex-owner, Ian Foreman, of son of lVlrand Mrs C. Stewart, also of New Plymouth. Tikorangi. BELOW LEFT-Y.F.C. (Vogue Studios). member Colin McKenzie, of Pio Pio (third in the Y.F.C. section, on Right: MAHER-EMENY. Julia, daughter of Mr the hooks, and seventh in the open and Mrs A. V. Emeny, of Hawera, to Edward, son of section, on the hooks). BELOW- Mr and Mrs J. B. Maher, of Patea. (Davie!Paul Studios). Jim Wingrove (supervising grader, N.Z. Meat Producers' Board) . explains the finer points concern- ing the winning lamb.

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G Pictured at the New Plymouth Girls' Brigade 21st birthday party are, ABOVE, Allison S Sinclair, Susan James, Tina Knowles, Doreen ""- Gilliver, Ann Lind, Sharon Herbert, Christine Billinghurst and, ABOVE RIGHT, the inter- mediate singing group, with Tricia Jago playing guitar. RIGHT-Christine Billinghurst, Ngaire Herbert, Mrs N. Roscoe (Girls' Brigade National Commis- Above: ROBERTSON-MILLS. At St Joseph's Catholic Church, Gabrielle, daughter of Mr and MrS'H. H. sioner), Margaret Edwards and Tina Knowles. - Mills of Hawera to John son of Mr and Mrs A. R. Robertson, also of Hawera. The attendants were Maryanne ; Hooper, Helen Robertson', Roger Seebeck and Anne Clement. The couple will make their home in Australia. (David Paul Studio). The Complete Photographic Service from ... VOGUE STUDIOS (friends of the family). SENDA • Portraits arid Child Studies FRIEND • Full Wedding Coverage A "PHOTO • -Copying and Restoring NEWS." Old Photographs • Candid Coverage of Socials, Birthdays, Cabarets, Parties, etc. Left: WHAREKURA-L UKE. • Passports At St Joseph's Catholic • Public Relations and Church, Hawera, Mar- garet, daughter of Mr Publicity and Mrs G. Luke, of ABOVE RIGHT-The P.O. Box 427, Hawera, to John Whare- ltev. Billinghurst watches New Plymouth. Ph. 80-101. kura, of Huntly. The Mrs Thompson (an ex·· attendants were Robyn Captain) cut the cake. Luke, of Hawera, sister HlGHT-Ann Lind, Our Out-of- Town Agents of the bride, and William Doreen Gilliver, Christ- are: Wharekura, of Auckland. 1\(' Billinghuist and Inglewood - Hammonds (David Paul Studio). Hharyn Herbert. the Chemist, WaittJra -Ellis' Bookstore. Rahotu - R.J. Bingham Ltd.

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< is sweet Above: KENT-PHILLIPS. At the Knox Presby- terian Church, Fitzroy, Jeannette Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. G. Phillips, of New Plymouth, to PORTRAITS ARE PRECIOUS Robert, son of Squadron Leader and Mrs Kent, of England. The attendants were Lynne Olsen, Kay "to OURP Jears!" Phillips, of New Plymouth, and Russell Postlewaite, BEYOND PRICE y of Wellington. The couple are to live in Wellington. (Charters and Guthrie). IF IT'S•NEWS As part of the end-of-year activities, Westown School staged the play "Blue Belt." "Photo News" shot these pix f~om the play .. GUIDES AWARD ~ TOP LEFT-Morrine Carnachan, Paul Groves, SImon Hadlow Jenny Bellringer, of Okato, was awarded her and the Flower Fairies. TOP RIGHT-Tracey Page as 'Hag,' the Chief Commissioner's badge at a 'ceremony in PHOTO,NEWS! "BLUE Witch. ABOVE-Another scene featuring Morrine, Paul, Simon Okato, recently. Making the presentation is Mrs and the Flower Fairies, with the Gnomes. BELOW .• nva ••."" Scott. BELT" and the Flower Fairies. BELOW RIGHT-The whole cast In a what serious scene.

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Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com HAM RADIO \ PARTY. 1 , . 1 ' Amateur radio '- enthusiasts gathered '-\L recently for a party at the Fitzroy Hotel. ABOVE LEFT-Reg ana Tess Mace, ~ ABOVE RIGHT-Pam . __ and Ron Wells. LEFT-Judy Sargeant and Ilene Spellman .. BELOW LEFT- STRATFOR Bobbie and John Pinhey. RIGHT- Celebration» Grace TurnbiJI and DorothyCrocker. GYMKHANA Nelson and Gladys Northcott recently celebrated their Silver Wedding. They are seen, 'While competition was keen, BOTTOM LEFT, cutting the with Warren Towers on 'Bumper cake .: Boy' (FAR LEFT) and Kay A combined birthday party Sarten (BOTTOM LEFT) work- was held for Brian and Fay ing hard to win, every gymkhana Bayliss (BELOW, BELOW LEFT has its more relaxed moments. and LEFT). Brian turned 21 and Refreshments were popular Fay, 20. (ABOVE), and Sarah and Alex- ander Glasgow were happy to double (LEFT). Jason Kumaroa fell sound' asleep in his mother's arms (ABOVE LEFT),

65 Taranaki archives @ www.new-plymouth.com ABOVE-Mr and Mrs N. Northcott, who celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary with a party at their home. ABOVE LEFT-'-Mr and Mrs H. W. Edwards, of • New Plymouth, celebrated their Golden Wedding with a party for friends and relatives at La Scala. LEFT- Mr and Mrs H. Gardner, who celebrated their Golden Wedding with a small party at their home in New Ply- mouth: - (Ail photos by Vogue Studios). ENGAGED Below left: JORDAN-HINDLEY~ Lorraine Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs N. R. Hindley, of New Ply- mouth, to Rex Sydney Charles, son of Mr and Mrs F. J. Jordan,_ also of New Plymouth. (Vogue Studios). _ Below: GUEST-WHITEHEAD. Beth Alice, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. S. Whitehead, of Waitara, to Ronald John, son ofMr and Mrs E. J. Guest, f Rotorua. (Vogue Studios).

This magnificent three-storied home in Bracken Street, New Plymouth, was originally built in 1906 by Mr Charles Curtis. Mr Curtis was one of three brothers who opened the first store in Stratford, and he built this house upon his retirement. It is at present owned by the Blackmore family

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