Story: Rural recreation

Ball poster

Ball poster

Halls were often used by local clubs and sports teams. This poster advertises a ball in the Ongaonga hall, organised by the Waipukurau hockey club in 1951. Ongaonga is a small farming community in Central Hawke’s Bay, about 15 kilometres from Waipukurau.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-C-THORP-1951-01

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How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips, 'Rural recreation - Country halls, 1890–1960', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ephemera/17686/ball-poster (accessed 30 April 2024)

Story by Jock Phillips, published 24 Nov 2008