February 12 1966

32 "This is a cow of a thing to steer" Bert Ryde goes for a ride Queenslander J.Eisenhaver finds the feature horse a toughy The bull-dogging is always a popular event with the spectators Pot Pourri ABOVE, PATEA'S TWO CANOES: Turi's Canoe is a familiar landmark to all at Patea. But passers-by were actually seeing double recently. A replica was built by the Patea Scout Troup and was later moved to the gates of the South Taranaki camp at the Jamboree in Wellington. (ALDOR FILMS). RETIREMENTS: Pictured below are Messrs F.G.Grattan (at left) and S.E.Hammond who retire, respectively from the positions of District Administrative Officer and District Accountant, from the Wanganui Office of the Ministry of Works, next month. Both have had 40 years' service with the MOW. (JOHN SOUTER PHOTOS). RIGHT, TOP MARKS: Dominique, six-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Douglas, Stark Street, was highly commended with top marks in passing the primary grade of the Royal Academy Dancing Examinations. A pupil of Miss Doreen Shaw, Dominique sat her exam in New Plymouth. 33