50 Years of Research and Recreation at Ruakura (Books), Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

MaFTech North, Ruakura Agricultural Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hamilton, 1989. Book has some marks and wear to cover but is very clean internally. This book is a communal effort. Thirty three authors, including 10 former staff members and one Newstead resident, contributed chapters. At least as many again contributed notes, anecdotes and photos. This was all done within 4 months, which makes their effort of even greater merit. The book deals with both research and recreation: the former because that has been the main function of Ruakura; and latter because work occupies only a quarter or so of a year, so obviously much of the interest has occurred and still does after official hours. A further very important reason why recreation is featured is that Ruakura, and particularly for its first 25 years, was very much a self-contained community for social and sporting activities. Most people who worked there, lived on site and created their own entertainment. Some of this is described.
Author
John Scott
Title
50 Years of Research and Recreation at Ruakura
Publisher name
MaFTech North, Ruakura Agricultural Centre, Hamilton
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
1989
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Soft cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Good
Vendor name
Thirst for Firsts
Vendor rating
Abebof326d