The Southland Tribune; Edition #77
Gore drama: One of New Zealand's more remarkable political 180s/ILT Southland Sports Awards: Strong group of finalists named
Gore U-turn: One of New Zealand's more remarkable political 180s
ILT Southland Sports Awards: Strong group of finalists named
Today’s Poll… How many times do you use a public pool?
NZ Music Month…. Song selector - Mike Dowling
Out & About… SBHS v OBHS first XV rugby
Gore U-turn: One of New Zealand's more remarkable political 180s
The Gore District Council saga went from the majority of councillors saying they had lost trust in the mayor to the council releasing a press statement titled “Council unites” all in the space of a few days. (READ MORE HERE).
ILT Southland Sports Awards: Strong group of finalists named
One of the strongest finalist lineups in the 70-year history of the ILT Southland Sports Awards has been unveiled. Commonwealth Games golds, world championship medals and historic national titles feature across the eight categories which have been confirmed to date. (READ MORE HERE).
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NZ Music Month…. A Southlander’s song choice
It is New Zealand Music Month and we at The Southland Tribune are celebrating it. We’ve teamed with the crew at MASSAV Productions and throughout the month are asking various Southlanders to provide their favourite New Zealand song choice.
Today’s song selector: MIKE DOWLING - The 60's Man
Artist: Larry's Rebels.
Mike’s song choice: "Let's Think of Something".
Why? In the beginning... While the Beatles were taking the world by storm at the start of the 60's, many NZ bands were forming and did mostly covers of the likes of Yardbirds, Rolling Stones and The Who. The most popular band in NZ at the time was "Larry's Rebels" while they too did mostly covers, one of their biggest selling 45 rpm was a NZ penned song by Roger Skinner "Let's Think of Something". It is their only clip still available. There is a story behind one too. After a minor drug conviction, then Prime Minister Robert Maldoon decreed all "Rebel's" memorabilia would be destroyed as it was not an image he wanted for the country. But he was too late as "Larry's Rebels" opened the floodgates during the 60's for many bands like "Dragon" and "Split Enz" to follow in their footsteps.
Quick Quiz….
1. Sir Bob Jones unveiled what in Gore in February 1989?
2. Alonzo Burton plays for what Southland sports team?
3. Hillside Primary School is based where in Southland?
4. Kristie Simpson is an official in what sport?
5. Where in Southland will you find the Capri Restaurant?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Southland Boys’ High School v Otago Boys’ High School First XV - Today, 1pm - at SBHS
It’s been a big start to the season for the SBHS first XV rugby team playing two Auckland teams, Christchurch Boys’ High School and John McGlashan College all in the space of a few weeks.
They will add to that today [Wednesday] when Southland Boys’ take on Otago Boys’ in its traditional interschool fixture at home. Kick-off is 1pm.
The two schools will also clash in basketball, hockey, and football.
In case you missed it….
Trustee replacement: Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has removed himself from the Southland Indoor Leisure Centre Charitable Trust board. It comes as an investigation takes place into the handling of an employment complaint at ILT Stadium Southland which happened to involve one of Clark’s councillors. (READ MORE HERE).
Unwanted first? The Steel has one final outing this Sunday against the Magic in Invercargill to ensure it does not become the first team in the ANZ Premiership to go through a season winless. (READ MORE HERE).
Insight: “We recognise that major events are a key economic driver for the region. They help bring visitors to our town and inject vibrancy into our city. That’s why we take a proactive approach in supporting them via a range of channels including donations, accommodation rates and being part of the organising committee – or even organising them ourselves.” (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Brown Trout Statue 2. Southland Sharks 3. Browns (8km from Winton) 4. Netball 5. Gore