William Stuart Scott "Stu" Freebairn (left), and Mayor C. B. McClure, shaking hands at a reception held to honor the All Black, who grew up in the Manawatu. Freebairn took part in the 1953/54 All Blacks tour of Great Britain.

Opening of playground on Aorangi Steet, opposite Railway station. Mr. and Mrs. McClure, Mayor and Mayoress.

Opening of Cricket Pavillion, Kowhai Park. From left: Noel Amadio, C.H.Tate (standing behind), C.B. McClure (Mayor), W.H. McLean, H.J. Dewe, Mrs. Dewe.

Opening of Cricket Pavillion, Kowhai Park. From left: C.H. Tate (Town Clerk), Noel Amadio, C.B. McClure (Mayor), W.H. McLean, H.J. Dewe, Mrs. Dewe.