Wairoa Star, New Zealand

Pictures sent in by Graeme How, taken in the late 60s and early 70s.

We have four pages of articles about the Wairoa Star sent in by Graeme, check the “Related Pages” menu to see the others.

Type in composing stick — Type in composing stick (72pt Christchurch Bold Condensed).

Graeme How — Graeme How operating an Intertype, 1972.

Jack Burnett — Jack Burnett, Wairoa Star, 1969.

Trade school — Trade School, Auckland, New Zealand 1971.

Whenua Ruru — Whenua Ruru locking up type, 1969.

Ludlow Model M — Model M Ludlow and typecases.

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