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Michael Smythe's avatar

Interesting elements in the Pathé Newsreel. Why did the hydrofoil ferry service stop?

And why aren't farmers still content with riding horses?

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Daniel Howe's avatar

union manning dispute

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Jane Palmer's avatar

The Hotel Intercontinental! I was 10 when we stayed there, when we left Auckland for Christchurch. My sister and I wore hot pants that our mother had made and I heard some people speaking French.

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Daniel Howe's avatar

yes, i worked there 1970s best in city then

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Blanche Charles's avatar

Dear Uncle Dave, Bugger! (To quote Crumpy - or was it the dog?) Was in Feilding on Saturday - aka “10th of July, this year” - but didn’t know about the selfie. I did, though, think of you. (Truly). Coach House Museum. Only an hour away so will do it next time. (Won’t be travelling in a ute, I promise!) signed, Pop up Leader’s nemesis

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David Slack's avatar

Looking forward to it :)

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Helen McNaught's avatar

I went to Feliding once, on the way to Apiti. I asked for directions out of the square, carefully pronouncing Ahpeetee, to be met with an aggressive "A pity" and a sneer. It still haunts me several years later.

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David Slack's avatar

Yep. That chimes for sure. I write affectionately about the place but I also loathed aspects. I need to get to writing more about it

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Helen McNaught's avatar

I think it is important to understand the many differences in thinking country wide. It can be a bit scary for me to hear some views -mostly because like "Apitee" it's often quite aggressive out there..

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Helen McNaught's avatar

Apitee, is a better description of what was barked at me

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Ang's avatar

Love Nadia Reid- she is a super talent.

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