Postcard of Shantytown Opening.1971. - 2 IMAGES -

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DescriptionLinda Maika.."My Dad, Jock Leighton, was a postie for a long time & worked on the postal counter in the old post office building. He worked in the Shantytown post office on that day & sent me a postcard with the first day postal stamp."Date of Photo1971Map^[1]ContributorLinda Maika

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Location (city or town)ParoaPersonJock LeightonLandmark (Place)ShantytownOrganisation (eg business)ShantytownEventPostcard of Shantytown Opening

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CommentsJohn Rosanowski
Brilliant community achievement.

Jakh Heremia
Barney's Dream.

Lyn Tyson
Very special

Mary Moffitt
My parents, Cliff and Molly Moffitt, gave a heap of old items to the store, so very meaningful for us. Thank you for posting.

Ruth Naylor
I was there on opening day & have the Newspaper that was printed.

Annemarie Harris
You have the placemats too.

Ruth Naylor
Annemarie Harris Yes they are here somewhere.

Ken Smythe
Did Jock wear his kilt.?LOL

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Postcard of Shantytown Opening.1971. - 2 IMAGES -

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