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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2022
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NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Pirongia’s big day
When it was time to celebrate the centenary of Pirongia’s Memorial Hall on Saturday, Charlie Coles was on hand with his camera to record it for The News. Nick and Jill van der Sande’s mode of transport (above) was one of the eye-catchers of the day. The day featured a look back over the past 100 years the hall has served the community. Building it was a true district effort – involving builders Thomas McInnes (Te Awamutu) and Closey Brothers (Ōtorohanga) and interior specialists Meiklejohn and Sons from Kihikihi. The gathering – which was spared the worst of the weekend weather – also attracted past and present Waipā mayors. Top right: Sam Taylor, a member of the Te Awamutu Brass Band, played. Middle right: “Chauffeur” Chris Empson brought Alan Livingston and Steve McClunie in his 1923 three litre Bentley convertible. Bottom right: The cake cutting duties were assigned to Nick Tautari, Heather Garrett and Ngaire Phillips (right). Photos: Charlie Coles
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