924 days ago

Were you there? 1960s photo of Auckland Star employees restored

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

A photograph capturing the staff at the Auckland Star in the 1960s has been discovered and restored.

Tony Lawson, 85, received the photograph from his friend Don Armitage, whose father Jack is pictured in the photograph.

“The photo came to me in a very poor condition,” he said.

“However, my youngest daughter's close friend who is a graphic artist has done a few hours work on this and has come up with an amazing improvement.”

Lawson started working for the Auckland Star in 1964.

“In those days it was hot metal, as they called it, a line of type writers going like the clappers,” he said.

“The noise was something, it’s a wonder we’re all not stone bloody deaf. It was 1976 they were all gearing up to go into the computers.”

He estimates the photograph was taken in the 1960s.

Do you recognise anyone from this historic image?

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RESIN WORKSHOP - Sat 11th May - Browns Bay

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Ideal gift for Mother's Day!
And why not join her? Book early, limited spaces!

We can create a special Gift Card for Mother's Day. Last year's Mother's Day workshop was a great success.

Resin Cheeseboard board. You can design and create your own, PLUS matching coasters or cheese knives
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Learn to use Epoxy Resin. All materials provided.
see More details and book : www.resinandmore.co.nz...
Beginners and experienced resin artist welcome.
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