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Programme Pete, the Harbour Geek

Report #6
09 August 2011

Game: North Harbour v Thames Valley at Onewa Domain
Date: Saturday, 24th of August, 1985
Price: Cost $2 (publisher not overly evident)
Result: We won but can't remember the score.
Cover: The cover has Cunningham and a young Botica hot-footing it down the ground. For some reason a lot of the programmes that year were in vibrant colours which had nothing to do with Harbour. NZ Couriers logo, logos of both unions and the next home rep. fixtures round off a very functional cover.
The Vibe: Being the first year, these programmes were pretty sound, they have a lot of information and list all the volunteers which were assisting the Union back in the day. I remember these as a kid and reading them for weeks, I still do, I loved those days.
The Content: An article on Shelford, Supporters club, Pen portraits, Club Finals day and a large amount of advertising devoted to DB.
Player Profile: Wasn't one.
Interesting Bits: Large sections devoted to the ECB v NS club final which was a nice touch, BJ Lochore, met the teams before the game which was a real occasion. Now we play the club final at midnight in our empty stadium. The NH 2nd XV had Russell Jones at No.8, everyone had jobs and a heck of a lot were cops. Brent Simmons (Massey) was listed as a dustman which is simply outstanding.
The Team:

1. R Williams
2. C Jones
3. D Thomas
4. P Leonard
5. N Bower
6. W Pivac
7. M Anscombe
8. W Shelford
9. M Nicholls
10. F Botica
11. W Hill
12. M MIlls
13. S Pierce
14. G Cunningham
15. P Feeney

Game Before: vs. BOP lost 13-15
Next Fixture: vs. East Coast (11/9) at Ruatoria
Back Cover: ASB, Go Home account, wicked.