Carl Schroder with Belinda, Julie-Ann & Michael Havill,Hokitika - Centennial celebrations,1965.

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DescriptionHokitika Centennial celebrations 1965. Carl Schroder in front of the Central Hotel, with Belinda, Julie-Ann & Michael Havill.

David Verrall
This is a butterfly gig, made by the coach builder in Hokitika. The gig resides at the Livery Stable at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park near the Hokitika Airport. It remains in remarkable condition, there's a small amount of leatherwork to repair on the shafts. We keep the nickel-silver well polished, and on sunny days display the gig in the yard.Date of Photo1965Map^[1]ContributorMichael Havill‎

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Location (city or town)HokitikaPersonMichael HavillBelinda HavillJulie - Ann HavillCarl SchroderEventHokitika Centennial celebrations,1965.

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Date Created5th May 2022CommentsSamarra Wright-Scott
What a beauty

Glenn Johnston
Outside the Central Hotel of which Carl was the proprieter. This may have been December 1964 rather than 1965? The re-enactment day of the Centennial celebrations was on the afternoon of 21st December 1964. However further centennial celebrations conti… See more
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Marilyn Paterson
Glenn Johnston I was also in a gig with my Dad, I always thought the parade was January 1965 followed by the mock gold Rush dig on the beach.

Glenn Johnston
Marilyn Paterson There were days of celebrations which started on 21 December 1964 and carried on in to January 1965. Just having checked old newspapers the landing re-enactment was Dec and the parade and beach gold rush in January. If the gig photo is… See more

Marilyn Paterson
Glenn Johnston thanks. You might be able to know when the reenactment ment of the first post was held? I remember standing around near the Princess Theatre in the pouring rain. The old PO was in that vicinity but I can’t remember when it was.

PaulAnthony Teens
Russell Eager in his Vw combi

David Verrall
This is a butterfly gig, made by the coach builder in Hokitika. The gig resides at the Livery Stable at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park near the Hokitika Airport. It remains in remarkable condition, there's a small amount of leatherwork to repair… See more
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Brian Rowee Rowe
Mavis White is that a relative?

Mavis White
They use to live next door to the old Rowe family home in Jolly st.Dont know if they were related but think there was a connection on Dads side.

Carol Linklater
It couldn't have been 1965, Marilyn as Mum was still with us.

Marilyn Paterson
Carol Linklater it was JanuaryTrish Barry Andrews
Raylene Archer the van in the background may interest? Baz.

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Carl Schroder with Belinda, Julie-Ann & Michael Havill,Hokitika - Centennial celebrations,1965.

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