_The Evening Post_, 15 April 1925:
WAIRARAPA
(BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL TO THE POST.)
MASTERTON, This Day.
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It has been decided to re-establish the #Masterton Collie Club and to hold a two-day sheep dog trial this year. Messrs. W. Aitken, O. Nation, P. C. Taylor, A. Reed, G. Thompson, H. M‘Lennan, M. Wilton, K. Wilton, and G. W. Reed have been appointed a committee, with power to add [act?/co-opt?], to canvass for members and assistance. Mr. J. F. Hebenton is interim secretary. It was decided to approach the old club in regard to funds and officers.
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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250415.2.91
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an indoor scene, likely within a club or social gathering place. The central focus of the photo captures a man in mid-action while playing billiards (pool). He appears concentrated as he leans over the pool table, taking aim at one of the balls with his cue stick. His attire consists of a sleeveless white tank top and dark shorts, which suggests a casual or sporty environment.
In the background, there are several other individuals who seem to be engaged in various activities typical for such establishments—some appear to be watching others play pool while standing near doorways, and one person is visible sitting at another table. The decor includes wood-paneled walls with some framed items on display; a clock can also be seen hanging above the doorway.
The lighting appears artificial, consistent with indoor environments during evening or night hours. There's no direct indication of natural light sources within this frame. Given that it’s an image from "Workingmen’s Club, Hokitika," one could infer the location and context to be a social club possibly catering to working-class individuals where billiards is played as a recreational activity.
The photograph carries with it a sense of candidness and captures a moment in everyday life without any apparent staging or artificiality. It encapsulates a slice-of-life scene tha [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/278/900/858/925/023/original/8dd0f26f202da7ab.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting an indoor scene, likely within a club or social gathering place. The central focus of the photo captures a man in mid-action while playing billiards (pool). He appears concentrated as he leans over the pool table, taking aim at one of the balls with his cue stick. His attire consists of a sleeveless white tank top and dark shorts, which suggests a casual or sporty environment.
In the background, there are several other individuals who seem to be engaged in various activities typical for such establishments—some appear to be watching others play pool while standing near doorways, and one person is visible sitting at another table. The decor includes wood-paneled walls with some framed items on display; a clock can also be seen hanging above the doorway.
The lighting appears artificial, consistent with indoor environments during evening or night hours. There's no direct indication of natural light sources within this frame. Given that it’s an image from \"Workingmen’s Club, Hokitika,\" one could infer the location and context to be a social club possibly catering to working-class individuals where billiards is played as a recreational activity.
The photograph carries with it a sense of candidness and captures a moment in everyday life without any apparent staging or artificiality. It encapsulates a slice-of-life scene tha [...]")
![Black-and-white two-photo montage: Wellington Motor-Cycle Club’s Recent Reliability Trials, in Which Keen Interest Was Shown. 1927. Photographer, S. C. Smith. Extended caption: The course was to Wanganui [Whanganui] via the West Coast and back to Wellington through the Wairarapa. These photographs were taken at the start. Description: Motorcycles surrounded by a crowd of men and boys, dressed in warm clothing and almost all wearing hats or caps. Left photo has one motorcycle with a sidecar, the right photo has two motorcycles, one of which has a sidecar. Citation: Supplement to the Auckland Weekly News, 23 June 1927, p. 36. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19270623-36-03. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/258122](https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/113/238/981/947/286/029/original/e5e7be9ce63e8246.jpg "Black-and-white two-photo montage: Wellington Motor-Cycle Club’s Recent Reliability Trials, in Which Keen Interest Was Shown. 1927. Photographer, S. C. Smith. Extended caption: The course was to Wanganui [Whanganui] via the West Coast and back to Wellington through the Wairarapa. These photographs were taken at the start. Description: Motorcycles surrounded by a crowd of men and boys, dressed in warm clothing and almost all wearing hats or caps. Left photo has one motorcycle with a sidecar, the right photo has two motorcycles, one of which has a sidecar. Citation: Supplement to the Auckland Weekly News, 23 June 1927, p. 36. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19270623-36-03. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/258122")
