Pictorial Parade No. 145

From lingerie to evening gowns, the mission is a large success for both parties, with orders worth 75,000 pounds being placed. More than 400 retail outlets in Australia are represented by the buyers, who have found their trip well worthwhile.

– The narrator on the Wellington fashion show's success

Dale Hackett models a 7/8th semi-fitted coat and matching skirt with detachable fur cravat. It's in cranberry ribbed wool, in the tunic line.

– The narrator describes one of the fashion show's offerings

President of the New Zealand Textile Association, Mr. L.H. Govan, welcomes 31 Australian garment buyers to New Zealand. Mr Holyoake adds to the welcome. This is a new development fostering exports. The New Zealand clothes manufacturers have invited the Australian buyers to come here, and are meeting all expenses for the trip.

– The narrator on a a fashion show export initiative involving Prime Minister Keith Holyoake andLawrence Herbert Govan

After 72 years the Palmerston North Railway Station has been abandoned for a new one outside the town centre. And as far as the locals are concerned, it's a good thing. What was once up-to-date has now become an eyesore.

– The narrator describes changes to Palmerston North's new railway station

For most people, a caravan means holidays. But for the Osborne family of Havelock North, the caravan means work. Their family enterprise takes them all over both islands.

– The narrator on the Osborne family's mobile road marking business

The Osborne Family certainly have one of New Zealand's more unusual occupations. They work on main highways throughout the country, as well as for local bodies. Theres not much in the way of road markings that this family won't take on. 

– The narrator on the Osborne family's mobile road marking business