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No. 62 (March 1968)
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St Joseph's Centennial

At right is Agnes Morunga, head girl of St. Joseph's Maori Girls' College, Greenmeadows, welcoming guests at the centennial celebrations last October, and below are some of the present pupils performing the double long poiduring the entertainment provided for the visitors.

The celebrations began on Saturday, 21 October with a welcome to Bishop O. N. Sneddon of Wellington who celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving and unveiled a statute depicting St. Joseph as a Maori.

A banquet and ball, a monster hangi and entertainment by the pupils were included in the programme.

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Theo Kist