NEW MUSEUM DISPLAY.—Re-created in the Otago Museum, these moas are represented in their natural habitat, against a background formed from an actual view from the back of Flagstaff, where the giant birds were once numerous. The birds themselves are the work of Mr F. H. Gibson, and have been the subject of praise from experts from all parts of the Dominion. Another habitat group has been finished, depicting keas against a background of rack and crag. It was the work of Mr Colin McCahon, assisted by Mr Rodney Kennedy. More properly, the exhibits, both particularly fine ones, arc the product of the Museum’s department of zoology, of which Mr F. G. G. Peake is the supervisor.
Evening Star
10 November 1941
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2 October 1923
(1) Miss R. Robinson, Toe Dance, Classic Dance, and Fancy Dance (13 and under 16 years), Step Dance (12 to 18 years), Irish Hornpipe (2) Misses R. and M. Hutchison, Piano Duet, 14-16 years. (3) Miss Maud Elderton (Otaki), Soprano Sacred Test, Irish Solo, Soprano Test, and Vocal Solo (own selection). (4) Miss L. Jeffs (at back) and V. Rix, Dance Duo, over 16 years. (5) Misses M. M'Donald (left) and A. Wilson (right), Piano Duet (amateurs). Piano Duet (professionals or amateurs); Miss M’Donald also won Piano Sight Reading (15-18), and chief Piano contest. (6) Miss Sybil Baker, Sight Reading (piano), and London Piano Company’s trophy. (7) Miss Doreen Wheeler, Highland Reel (under 18), Sailor's Hornpipe (under 18), and Seaun Trubhais (under 15). (8) Miss Lola Morrison, Toe Dance, under 10. (9) Misses G. Hardman (at back) and G. Crossan, Dramatic Duo, 12 and under 16 years. (10) Mr W. Mitchell, Sacred Baritone Solo. (11) Master Rodney Kennedy, Song for Boys (13 and under 16 years). (12) Miss Hazel Hannon, Action Song, in Character (under 12 years). (13) Misses Vivienne Lamb (left) and Miriam Beswick, Dutch Duo; Miss Lamb also won Skipping Rope Lance (10-13 years) and Toe Dance (10-13 years). (Gore, photo).
Otago Witness
30 October 1923
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