# 32 - September 1964

[The New Zealand Naturist - Spring] Editor: Perc Cousins (Pages: 24 - 2/- each)

Contents:-

Editorial
News from the Clubs (3)
From the Editor
Readers Have Their Say
NZSA Notes - 13th Annual Rally, Announcement from Justice Dept, Australian Invasion, Disclaimer, 8mm Films, Only in America
On the Inside Looking Out
Crisis in Malaysia, Ken Treanor
Naturism on the Equator
Fiveacres Invades Pineglades
Bare Bosom Bikini
Talking to Women with Joan Crockett
Talking about Books
Visiting British Naturists (reprinted from Solar)
The Junior Section - Philip
News and Views from all Over the World - England, Germany, Canada, U.S.A., South Africa, France, Belgium, Yugoslavia, Switzerland
Directory: (10)

Noted

Typeset at Martin Print (Napier) by
Norman Bell (founder of HBOLC)

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION

President		Perc. W. Cousins, Wellington
Vice-Presidents		Max Archer, Auckland Ray Clark, Christchurch
Secretary & Treasurer		Doug. Cousins, Wellington
Public Relations Officer		Ralph Riccalton, Christchurch
Overseas Correspondent		Gavin Robieson, Wellington
Youth Organiser		Philip van Dusschoten, Wgtn
Women's Representative		Joan Crockett, Auckland
Photographer		Arne Loot, Auckland
Delegates representing all clubs
N.Z. NATURIST
Editor		Perc. W. Cousins
Business Manager		Doug. Cousins
Artist		Bob McIver

ENQUIRIES REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF A NATURIST CLUB or any matters concerning naturism in New Zealand or overseas may be made of the Association at its office.

WRITE TO: N.Z. Sunbathing Association, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

THE NEW ZEALAND NATURIST is published quarterly and is supplied on subscription at the rate of 7/- for 4 issues.

All communications regarding subscriptions and distribution should be made to: Business Manager, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

All editorial matter should be addressed to: Editor, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

Articles and photographs are sought from those with interest in and practical experience of naturism in N.Z. or elsewhere.

The NZ Naturist

IN THE NEXT ISSUE

We intend to introduce more photos to help bring our magazine more into line with overseas publications and our editorial will be illustrated with a picture of a nudist beach in Europe. The new Overseas Photo Page will feature a full page picture of a lovely lass from Raratonga this time and a picture of Doug. Cousins, our tireless secretary/treasurer, will be the second of the series, "Who's Who in the N.Z.S.A.".

In addition to articles for which we could not find space in this issue, we will publish an illustrated account of the visit of one of our members in an American club and we will definitely commence the serial "Peggy", to which we have referred previously.

This issue will be available in November. Make sure of your copy. Deadline for contributions for this issue is the 30th September, but please, everybody. let us hear from you before then. Thank you.

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Editorial

FEELING a bit grubby, I decided to have a hot shower in the new ablution block recently completed by the owners of the camp. The building was very much like most buildings of its kind, hot showers down one wall with only waterproof curtains in front to confine the splashes, wash basins and mirrors and so forth, but there was one major difference from those found in the average camp, there was no sign outside to indicate whether it was intended for ladies or gentlemen.

I walked in, quite nude, and the only other occupant was a lady under a shower. Apart from plenty of soap, she was completely nude, too. I parked my towel, stepped under the next shower and turned the water on. As I soaped myself down, we chatted about the weather and various things that one does with a friend. She remarked about my tan and I commented about the convenience of such a facility in the camp. While we were thus occupied. another lady came in, clad only in shorts. She passed the time of day to us both and proceeded to clean her teeth. Before I began to towel myself, two men came, discussing a volleyball match due to be played that morning. One slipped out of his shorts to take over my shower and the other, already nude, plugged in his shaver and proceeded to knock back his facial growth.

We all knew one another and the conversation was easy and natural. No one was embarrassed and there was no tension or strain. While I was cleaning my teeth, another lady came in with her little girl and a boy. All were quite naked and in no time, the three of them were laughing and splashing under a shower, obviously combining cleanliness with lots of fun. I left this animated scene to see about some breakfast.

There is no secret or mystery about where such conditions exist, for obviously, they are to he found in a nudist camp. Prudes may put up their hands in horror, while other types might wish that they were there for reasons best known to themselves. Another group might imagine such freedom to be harmful and so far as children are concerned, positively dangerous. How little they understand, these people who entertain such thoughts.

This was not a special display arranged for a movie camera or to convince a press reporter or somebody similar, it was just normal routine and is happening all the time in our recognised nudist camps. Agreed, it is unconventional, but that is no criticism. Members take no notice and accept nudity without raised eyebrows or wolf whistles. And, we ask, are they any worse for this? No! Definitely, no! Are they any better for it? Yes! Very definitely, yes! It is wonderful to be able to view the beauty of creation, man or woman, with sincerity, and respect. Membership in an official nudist club will help you to do just that.

PERC. W. COUSINS

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N E W S

F R O M T H E

C L U B S

I N N. Z.

News from the Clubs

AUCKLAND SUN CLUB INC.

We are pleased to be able to announce that, due to a really fine gesture from our patron, Norman. The club now owns the property at Oratia. Norman has given much to the club in various ways and has now set the seal on his generosity by legally transferring the ownership of the grounds to the club. I feel sure that our members would wish me to take this opportunity to record our sincerest thanks in the N.Z. Naturist.

Work at the club has been progressing well, though somewhat slowly, the main project undertaken having been the extension of the carpark. This is now 90 per cent complete. Further rat proofing has been carried out on the club-house by a few of our stalwarts led by Jack.

A site has been selected for further toilet facilities and work on this is expected to commence shortly, weather permitting.

The sluice-gate in the dam has been raised for winter cleaning of the creek to he carried out and general tidying-up is taking place around the grounds.

The last Saturday in June saw the first of our winter social evenings held and very successfully too. One of the surprises of the evening was Ron's facility at the piano. Ron is over 70 and hadn't touched a piano for three years. Well done Ron.

WELLINGTON SUN AND HEALTH SOCIETY INC.

Work parties are busy most line weekends clearing the newly-acquired property and cutting a road up to it. It is a mass of gorse and undergrowth, hut clearing to date looks as if the area will he a valuable adjunct. The planning committee is working on its future development and have also brought down a number of other proposals to cater for the future. Hot showers are being installed where the laundry was and a lean-to will accommodate the laundry facilities. Plans have been drawn up for a large toilet block, though this will not be realised for a while yet. Tree planting and top dressing is proceeding apace. and a start has been made to finish the painting of the club house.

After several weekends of really hard work, a bridge that was given us has been demolished and the beams transported to Fiveacres. Several ideas have been put forward for the use of this valuable timber.

On the lighter side, social evenings have commenced in a hall in the city and the tramping section of the club has enjoyed its first weekend in the mountains.

CANTERBURY SUN AND HEALTH CLUB INC.

The Arts Festival committee arranged three separate exhibitions this year, a floral art show in November with 36 entries, a drawing, painting and handicraft show in March with 62 entries, and a photography exhibition in March with 125 entries. The last exhibition was planned to coincide with an Easter weekend visit from a party of Wellington Sun Club members and we were very pleased that some of them were able to participate.

This Easter visit was a great success with unusually warm sunny weather, plenty of friendly and vigorous volleyball and many opportunities to meet old and new friends from another club.

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From The Editor

THANK you, all you folk who wrote in to say how much you enjoyed the last issue of our magazine. We print some of these on this page in Readers have their say. Credit must go to our printer, photographers, artists and other contributors and while we do not expect to please everybody, we will continue to do our best. Your comments will always help, for we like to know what you are thinking.

It will be seen that this issue includes four extra pages and the size of the type has been reduced so as to give you more and more reading matter.

One recent enquirer wanted to know whether we publish this magazine for members of the movement or whether it is intended for the people outside. We are glad to have the opportunity of stating editorial policy on this matter.

The N.Z. Naturist is our official means of airing our views and correcting mis-statements to the public. While we endeavour to interest our members, our prime concern is to present our ease to those members of the public interested enough to purchase this magazine. We gladly take advantage of this opportunity to clear up misconceptions and present the nudist philosophy by word and picture to those who would otherwise have little or no opportunity of knowing anything about us.

So when members realise our objectives and the good to be accomplished, it is to be hoped all will do their utmost to increase sales of this magazine and support it in every way. A sale you make could mean another new member.

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Readershave their say ...

A BOUQUET

Congratulations on the "new look" N.Z. Naturist. I think it is by far the best issue yet. I particularly liked the full-page photo spreads and the brighter appearance throughout. Keep up the good work.

H.W.B., Wellington

AND ANOTHER

Congratulations to you for the excellent job you have made of the N.Z. Naturist. It's a completely new book and I feel proud to take it in to the bookshops for reselling, which is a bit more than I can say of past issues.

T.O'D., Palmerston North

A SUGGESTION TO THINK ABOUT

After reading the "Naturist" my wife usually feels that the writers are trying to reassure themselves that nudism is right and in some cases I can see her point of view.

However, I feel this stems from the magazine's attempt to interest non-naturists in nudism and I feel perhaps the accent may better be placed on interesting "private believers" in the value of club membership. I am sure there must be many who have considered seeking membership, but who have problems and wrong ideas. I feel you must show, that now happy members also once had doubts, etc., and that they are also just "ordinary people".

I feel one answer would be to print in each issue the story of a lady or family from the time of first interest through to membership, showing how fears and doubts did not materialise and why membership was desired.

Might I in closing, congratulate the members who allowed their photographs to be published in your June issue. The pages with the titles show ordinary, charming people right in our own clubs and this, as I have said, is what is needed.

D.J., Dunedin

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME...

Whilst agreeing that the comments by Gavin on the possible change of name for our magazine has some sound points, I feel that the change suggested is undesirable, for the following reasons:

1. For some years now up to 600 copies per issue of this magazine have been sold in the shops around the country. A name once given comes to be accepted.

2. One change has been made. If we do it again, how many more will there be?

3. The word "Sunbather" will be a duplication of "Sunbathing", and this is not a good idea.

4. It is quite true to say we are sunbathers, but as was so admirably stated in the last issue regarding photos in the snow, we are a lot more than that. If we are to encourage the public to view us as ordinary people, let us avoid the narrow meaning title and keep to the wider meaning. Perhaps "Naturist" is not so good, but "Sunbather" is even more restrictive. What about "Kiwis in the Sun"?

Doug., Wellington

ANTI-NATURISM IN SCHOOLS

Recently, in my neighbouring village of Waimauku, the young children of the primary school, five and six years old, were debarred for some days from their usual swimming practice in the school pool simply because some of them forgot to bring their swimming togs along.

That such prejudice should be instilled into children is absolutely crazy and so clearly indicative of current social mentality.

This death before dishonour attitude logically extended, would merely shrug at sight of a non-swimming adult who became a corpse on a beach - taking satisfaction only in the fact that he was properly clothed.

Al, Kumeu

Many are the methods employed to obtain nudist magazines for nothing. This could well he the latest effort from Ghana.

Dear Sir,

I am with much Pleasure to unform you my few lines of words. Sir I have head of you many stories about your that you are Very Vesetility in Knowledge. I experimented as hard as possible to join the Nicholas Grammar School last year but I guess I was not successful because I knew very little about English and History. Sir I am sorry to say that neither my father and my mother is living and as such I need your help to send me some books which will help me to improve upound my education. Hopping this shipment will reach you in good condition.

Thanks Your truly servant

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New Zealand

Sunbathing Association

Notes

13th ANNUAL RALLY, DECEMBER 31st-JANUARY 3rd, 1965

ADVANCE INFORMATION FROM PINEGLADES

Intending visitors (and we hope there will be many) are invited to make early application for camp sites to the Secretary, Rally Committee, P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

Fresh, frozen and tinned foods will be available from the canteen, while arrangements will be made for supplies of fresh bread and milk for those wishing to order these daily.

In addition to morning and afternoon teas, hot snacks will he available on the grounds for those not wishing to cook a full meal.

Visitors will also he interested to know that the ablutions block is now equipped with a washing machine in addition to the normal toilet facilities, and it is hoped to maintain a good supply of hot water.

Anyone desiring additional information about the Rally please write to the P.R.O., P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch. and we will do our best to help you.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Following a submission made to the above department concerning nudist magazines, the N.Z.S.A. has been granted two important concessions in addition to the agreement published in our last issue.

1. It is now permissible for bona fide members of the nudist movement in N.Z., to import their own overseas magazines, provided only one copy of each issue is ordered.

2. The N.Z.S.A, is permitted to sell nudist magazines to bona fide members.

It must he realised that these concessions have only been achieved by maintaining our reputation over the years and it is the duty of every member to ensure that this state of affairs continues. To help safeguard our interests, it will be necessary for every member wishing to take advantage of these offers to notify the N.Z.S.A. of their intention, in order that we can give the Collector of Customs the O.K. for admittance of magazines into the country. Without this safeguard, seizure is a possibility. Further, as we have already pointed out in this publication, here are several overseas magazines which we do not consider worthy, and it would be wise to avoid ordering such material.

White the N.Z.S.A. will be glad to offer what advice it can on these matters, it is not the intention at the present time to offer any further magazines for sale, other than those referred to on page 19 (Talking about Books) and members wishing to import, must make their own arrangements.

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORTS AND I.N.F. BADGES

International Passports are available to bona fide members at 5/- plus 5/- for annual stamp. Each adult of a family needs one for overseas travel. Send name. profession, date of birth and address. I.N.F. Badges, brooch or pin type, about the size of sixpence in silver and blue, are available at 3/- each.

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

This fund, built up by voluntary donations, now stands at �1019.0. Its purpose is to provide a means of helping members of the movement in some urgent or important need. [he fund is administered by the N.Z.S.A. and genuine requests will be considered on their merits. In order to be effective, a much larger total is needed and contributions will he gratefully acknowledged.

AUSTRALIAN INVASION

Tentative plans are in hand for a party of 30 members of Australian clubs to fly across the Tasman immediately after our next Rally. It is proposed that they be the guests of the Canterbury club on arrival, but whether they stay on there or wish to travel further afield is yet to be decided. Much remains to be done before we can confirm all this, but we draw the attention of all those intending to visit Christchurch for the Rally to this and suggest that final return bookings of all North Islanders be left meantime, as most will want to stay on to enjoy their company.

As soon as we are in the position. club secretaries will be notified.

DISCLAIMER

There are several magazines being published by overseas interests which purport to embrace the nudist philosophy. Not all of these appear to be genuinely concerned in promulgating our ideals, but nevertheless lay various claims to represent this movement. Some of these publications include a list of N.Z. clubs, giving the impression that we support them. We wish to make it very clear that unless these publishers have written authority from this Association to include the names and addresses of N.Z. clubs in their magazines, we hereby disclaim all connection and responsibility.

BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS

Printed information to help those interested and who may not be quite ready to join a club are available from this office. Titles include, Catholicism and Nudism, A Mother Speaks of Nudism, A Letter to Wives, The Bible and Nudism, Sunbathers Ahoy, Nudism Throughout the World, Some Facts About Nudism, Questions and Answers, Reactions. An N.Z.S.A. Brochure answers many of the usual questions and is prepared for N.Z. conditions. Send 6d in stamps and we will be glad to mail you your selection.

N.Z.S.A. NEWSLETTER

Clubs and all workers in the N.Z. Movement are periodically issued with Newsletters including latest news, information and bright ideas, etc. If you would like to he placed on our mailing list, send 5,- to this office and you will receive these interesting news sheets for one year.

8mm FILMS

It is now possible to purchase shortened versions of both "Travelling Light" and "Nudist Paradise". Each film runs approximately 12 minutes. In colour they cost �12.12.0 each and in black and white, �4.10.0. Write to Walton Films, Walton House, 87 Richford Street, London, W.6, England.

It Could Only Happen in America

In May last, the Wellington "Dominion" published the report of a nude wedding of a 16 year old girl in the presence of 75 naked guests and during which the mother held a plane at bay with a rifle.

When the preliminary notice came through, the newspaper rang the Dominion President in connection with this. We publish his comments below.

"Mr P. W. Cousins, of Wellington, president of the New Zealand Sunbathing Association, said there had been three or four recorded nudist weddings, 'all in the United States, of course'. The participants said it was more natural, and wonderful. 'But we take a saner view in New Zealand,' Mr Cousins said.

" 'A girl looks back on this day as the event of her life, and we have never thought she'd like it this way.'

"He thought nude weddings were a stunt. And he considered this was something more than a stunt, because he had never heard of the American Nudist Camp Association, or of its Mr Dawson."

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Looking out

by
GORDON SCOTT

LOOKING OUT

A QUESTION OF NAMES

It is a fact, that unfortunately there are still some people who are quite frankly embarrassed and disgusted wherever they encounter the nudist movement and are not usually backward in giving vent to their feelings about you and the movement as a whole. One such person, after giving me a considerable one- sided tongue lashing, almost triumphantly stated, "If you are so proud of yourselves and consider it is so right, why must you hide your identities under christian names only? Why don't you tell me who are members?"

Before I had time to even think of an answer, the clinching remark came, "I would then know who all the cranks are and would really give them a wide berth."

The person who made the above remarks considers herself to be a normal member of the public and in most respects is just that, but she considers the nudist movement so radical, that any person associated with it could in no way be normal. I did point out to her that the reason some members prefer to keep their association with the movement to themselves, is precisely because of people like herself. She had stated quite emphatically, that if a certain tradesman was to her knowledge, a nudist, then he wouldn't he welcome. While each of us is convinced our nudist way of life is good, none of us wish to be martyrs.

However, there are, and must be some exceptions to this name business, if the movement is going to progress. The members of the N.Z.S.A. executive allow their full names to be published and I think it is essential that certain high club officials do likewise, as it is these people who are in contact with local bodies, government departments, etc., and need more than to just use christian names in their dealings. Nevertheless, every other member of the movement must make up his or her mind about this matter and until the general public wholly and wholesomely accepts us, then the majority of members are entitled to protect themselves against even one case of bigotry.

NUDE NUPTIALS

A news item recently appeared in many local papers reporting a nude wedding, reputed to have taken place in Miami, U.S.A. The report made excellent reading for our cynics the bride dressed in headgear and bouquet, the groom wearing a white carnation, (cellotaped on) and mum holding off a circling aeroplane with a rifle! What a lot of bilge! Fortunately it is doubtful whether the reports were true; we have already had one big hoax from the United States, namely the organisation that wished to clothe animals, and it is to be sincerely hoped that this particular incident, in however poor taste, is just another one. A check with the N.Z. Sunbathing Association disclosed that both the American association referred to and the individuals concerned, are unknown to them. It is to be hoped they never will be, as reports of this nature can bring only scorn, partially destroying the good work done in this country and overseas by a great many people.

TAKING THE PLUNGE

I have noted with growing amusement the bulging eyes of some of my outside male associates, as they scan the news and photos in overseas magazines, of the plunging necklines the ladies seem to be adopting as a comic fashion.

The only comment I can offer is that probably 99% of the exponents of the revealing art would be horrified and insulted if you suggested they became honest nudists.

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• Hot News from our
Jungle Correspondent

CRISIS IN

MALAYSIA

KEN TREANOR

THE SKY is blue and cloudless, the temperature's soaring, close by the birds are twittering in the green foliage of the palm trees, but amid all this wondrous beauty, which to the onlooker would appear nothing but peace and tranquility, there lurks a hidden enemy. Crouched silent, perspiration dripping slowly off the forehead, a decision is made deep in the jungle. Quickly and without noise fingers fumble at the wrist, curl confidently around the offending cloth, and with deliberate motions move upwards. Was that a noise? Sharp, alert eyes dart to and fro searching the area for signs that would herald instant action. Nothing heard. Carry on now; not far to go. I here, it is done! Leaning back and reflecting on the task completed: was it worth it, what untold damage would it cause, would it be better to...? Suddenly the brush crashes with the sound of movement, and in a moment it happened!

"Treanor! Roll those sleeves down! Where do you think you are? in a nudist camp?" and the RSM, happy now that he found someone to scream at (despite the fact that strict orders say NO SCREAMING IN THE JUNGLE) strolls away with the smile of the sadist creasing his creased dial.

Yes, there is a Crisis in Malaysia, but it has nothing to do with the matter that keeps foreign correspondents quoting "reliable sources", rather it is a crisis involving a family of nudists from New Zealand, and the Canterbury Sun and Health Club, finding themselves in a land where nakedness over the age of five is just "infra dig". Here where there is more sunshine than even Wellington (?) experiences, where balmy breezes blow in from the sea, where beautiful filtered Olympic Swimming pools beckon, here where even the stormy rain is warm, One has to he cluttered up with clothes.

YAH!

Well, maybe it has its points, for some of our young ladies compete with the brevity of the bikini, and polka dots or no, it is the nearest to the real thing that local custom allows. Looking at some it appears rather to be the battle of the bulge than the brevity of the bikini that is in competition. But to not be able to shed our duds

Perhaps in a quiet spot in the country. After one excursion into the wilds, braving malarious mosquitoes, the mite that carries scrub typhus, snakes, ants of all shapes and sizes, (they bite too) and above all, braving the stares of the curious mob of thumb-sucking infants who appear from absolutely nowhere in five minutes flat after a European shows in the neighbourhood, one retires gracefully from the scene and woefully decides that nudity is for the bathroom in Malaysia. That is, of course, if one doesn't mind the horrified look on your amah's face when she bursts in with an armload of freshly laundered towels. And you can find more amahs.

So we restrict our nakedness to the bedroom, at night, in the dark, under the sheets, with our pale, white, sickly looking skin.

YAH!

Ah well, only two years to go.

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NATURISM

__________________________ ON THE __________________________

EQUATOR

BY JOHN

__________________ This account of a flourishing club in East _________________

Africa may come as a surprise to many.

PROBABLY the best place for naturism is the equator, for the very good reason that it is rarely cold and snow and frost are unknown, particularly below the 5.000 ft. contour line.

Our sun club is near the Equator. on this 5,000ft. line and not far from Nairobi, which is the capital of Kenya, in a delightful suburb called Karen.

Unfortunately we cannot boast a large membership and it is because of this small number that we are an extremely friendly and compact group. An example of this occurred recently when one of the "service" families in the group wanted to christen their 3 month old baby. It was duly christened in the local church and the ceremony was attended by all the sun club members, after which a hasty retreat was made back to the swimming pool where we all suitably disrobed for the occasion for the toasting of the baby and the parents. After the toast, christening cake was cut and the baby re-christened, this time as the youngest t naturist in the pool.

Another incident was when we were all sunning ourselves by the pool, when an apparition appeared, dressed as if for outer space from behind our screening hedge. This person, who was a keen apiarist and not a naturist. had been in the habit of collecting honey and removing bees from a number of hives which were situated in a part of this 10-acre section, which was owned by one of the members of our club. However, this apparition in his protective clothing, gloves, hat, netting, veil. etc. apologized for the intrusion and enquired if any bees had swarmed in our direction. He had barely finished speaking before pandemonium broke out: we were all at panic stations and diving into the water, women and children screaming and everyone ducking themselves from the squadrons of angry bees. The look of astonishment on the apiarist's face was a study and he left with an air of "everyone to their own hobbies".

It is with happy memories like these that we shall always remember the Karen Sun Club and it is unfortunately due to the constitutional changes that are taking place in Kenya that many members are leaving the colony and our club, which will soon he a thing of the past.

Private Property!

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FIVEACRES

invades

PINEGLADES

EASTER 1964

BY DOUG. COUSINS

CHRISTCHURCH greeted the visitors (13 all told) with a white coating, indicating that frosts were about somewhat early. But no sooner was breakfast over and members starting playing volleyball, than clothes began to fly. For nearly all the rest of the weekend, it was "club uniform" for most.

It was volleyball, volleyball, and more volleyball all the daylight hours. In fact, the game was so popular that two teams were up playing at 6.35 one morning. There were competitions between Wellington and Pineglades teams as well as many mixed games, adults and Tans included. Many a tight tussle occurred, particularly with the more senior teams. On some occasions when things were not going too well, the war cry of the film, "Lawrence of Arabia" was heard, "Hut, hut, hut!!!"

On Friday night there were movies and colour slides, including pictures demonstrating the difficulties surrounding the removal of the clubs cabins from their old sites.

Saturday night saw the shipwreck-in-reverse social and dance. There were plenty of costumes in reverse, but not many seemed very shipwrecked. One girl lampooned Ken, now with the army in Malaysia, implying he had been shipwrecked on the way over.

Sunday afternoon brought crowds - and there were crowds all the weekend - to the clubhouse to see and judge by popular vote. the photographic display and competition. On Sunday night a dozen keen players were busy at table tennis and some excellent play was enjoyed by all.

Monday morning was cloudy, so a drive round the city gave us a change from the games courts, of which we sometimes used three at once. Final games were concluded that afternoon, and after tea the visitors were driven through the new tunnel to their ship.

It was a most memorable weekend in every way and has cemented ties between these clubs. This is further proved by the wish of Canterbury to return the visit at Labour Day weekend, and Wellington is already working on plans to cater for the influx of visitors. Wellington extends its warmest thanks to the "Mainlanders" and looks forward to many more interchanges of visits.

FRIENDSHIP

by Raymond Tyndall (A.O.H.C.)

Friendship is a golden chain,

A beautiful gift of God.

Sweet communion of heart and brain,

To tread where He has trod.

When life's troubles our spirits assail,

Then does this test prove true.

Our friends in Christ are of much avail,

To steady and see us through.

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BARE

BOSOM

BIKINI

BY THE EDITOR

WILL the bare bosom practice ever come to N.Z.? On the surface such a suggestion appears to be preposterous and revolutionary enough to ensure it being dismissed as another of those stupid fads in which extremists delight. Anything that is new or unconventional is frowned upon, and the suggestion that women's breasts should he exposed cannot he accepted without a struggle. No doubt the greatest opposition will come from the ladies themselves.

To those unfamiliar with overseas trends, we might be able to accept this reasoning, hut there are many decent-living women in the world today who take a very much broader view of what constitutes indecency or indelicacy and they are not black-skinned either. These ladies do not regard the exposure of their breasts as unusual and prove their point by enjoying complete freedom from restrictive garments in acceptable circumstances. These ladies, of course, are to be found in our nudist camps. At the same time, it is safe to say that none of these ladies will be leading this new craze, for it is not their wish to give offence or parade themselves before an unready public.

There was a day when the sight of milady's ankle caused a flutter. That sounds silly today, because the sight of the complete leg is accepted now without a murmur, and, what is more, none of us are any the worse for it. If a lady at the turn of the century showed all her legs, as is done today, there would have been the same outcry that we are getting today about the top half of the body, and the outcry would have been just as ineffective.

In Scandinavia and many European countries today, this partial or complete exposure has been accepted practice for a long time now and during the last 30 odd years, American and Commonwealth nations have been enthusiastically embracing the idea of nudism. The members enjoy this freedom and the health it bestows but have no wish to become exhibitionists.

At the moment it is natural for the unthinking to put up their hands in horror at the very thought of women's breasts being bared in public, no doubt imagining it will bring about a lowering of moral standards. Well, nobody bats an eye at a female ankle today. It's only a matter of getting used to it and it is reasonable to presume that we can get used to the common sight of more of our ladies. They don't take any notice in Africa and they are accepted naturally in our nudist clubs.

Thousands upon thousands of our women today not only enjoy exposure of their bodies in clubs and the many European beaches available, but permit their photographs to appear in the hundreds every month in the various nudist publications issued throughout the world. They are an example to their less enlightened sisters. These women are mothers, wives, sisters, aunties and even grandmothers, in fact a complete cross section of womanhood and not a scrap different from you or the woman next door, apart from the fact that they think for themselves. They do not ask you to join in if you do not wish it, but they do ask you not to condemn what has proved of value elsewhere.

Taking the broad view of this matter, we can do little better than quote from Wellington's morning newspaper, The Dominion, where Mr H. Gribble, sales manager for swimwear by Holeproof (N.Z.) Ltd., said he believed that the extent of coverage provided by women's swimsuits would eventually be dictated by trends in European countries. As some of these countries have already adopted the idea, we can look forward to brighter beaches in the future.

We take pleasure in printing a few thoughts on this subject from varied sources.

NECKLINES GOING DOWN

by Jean Sprain Wilson, A.P. Fashion Writer

NEW YORK (AP)

Ladies' swimsuits will be without tops within the next five years, sportswear designers predict. But at the new spring collections previews here, high fashion dresses already are a mere breath away from the same breezy goal.

Emboldened by the success of Christian Dior designer Marc Bohan's bare-bosomed models in Paris last July, American designers are stopping short of next-to-nothing to provide their own rich couture.

Photos of chic French and American mannequins oozing with physical charm, widely publicised in fashion magazines and newspapers, have done their part in conditioning the public to appreciate the nude look.

On the same theme, Miss Helen Meyer, writing in the Canadian "Weekly Magazine", said, "Many observers believe that the topless bathing suit is inevitable; that privacy will he used to excuse excesses of nudity people would never have dared in public. if this does happen, how long before bare bosoms become as acceptable as bare legs in public?"

Because the bodies of women and girls are covered, the men feel an urge to see their flesh, which is natural. They think of it night and day, and talk at length about the figures of women and girls. But they seem to think that which is natural and beautiful is sinful, and must be spoken of in the darkest shadows. If only they would uncover that flesh, their thoughts would go other ways; their eyes would not squint and their mouths would not utter words of desire. Translated from the German book, "Der Papalagi"

It makes one think when one sees how much more naturally the primitive tribes regard the functions of the female breast than civilised peoples, The former do not regard the naked female breast as a sex symbol and nobody in the street would dream of turning around to look at a woman displaying a naked bosom. The primitive tribes think of the female breast as the most natural hallmark of woman's creative powers and the fount of nourishment which maintains life in all its higher earthly forms. Reader's Digest.

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with Joan

BABIES and toddlers in a nudist club are a joy to see, both to their parents and to other members of the club. They are so perfectly formed, so natural and so contented in these surroundings and atmosphere. They thoroughly enjoy themselves in the sand and water, with no restrictive clothing to worry them and there is no fear of their parents being embarrassed (as we once were) by neighbours pulling down their blinds so that they wouldn't see, what they termed "the indecent children of degenerate parents" just because they were running around the back yard in nothing more than their sunbonnets.

Later on when the children are at school, certain problems arise. In most schools it is the practice for children to give a morning talk, or write a descriptive sentence in a school "diary". These can often be revealing and embarrassing, but if parents refer to the club as a naturist, sun or health club and do not make an issue out of their attendance, it will he taken for granted by the child and rarely mentioned as a momentous occasion. More often than not, the child's teacher can be taken into the parents' confidence and this helps to avert any disconcerting repercussions. it's surprising how many teachers we have in our movement.

If any of you mothers are fearful of what your children will say about your club activities, here is a mother's experience that is only one of hundreds in a similar vein. It was sent in by Gaynor, a member of the Wellington club and I hope it will inspire a lot more of you women to write in to me and share your experiences, for this is the sort of encouragement many are waiting to hear. Here is Gaynor's letter:

I suppose many mothers who are perhaps thinking of joining our movement have wondered just how their children would accept the idea, and if they would talk about it at school. It is a big question when you arc considering a major step such as this. So let me tell you of one of my small experiences which may help you to go ahead and take the plunge.

During last Christmas at the Auckland rally, we were all given metal identification discs which both my daughter and son wore proudly wherever they went on our entire holiday; it was great fun for them both. However, when we returned to normal life, which meant work and school, I expected the discs to he stored away in treasure boxes for another similar holiday, not so for my daughter, she arrived in the kitchen clean and spruce for school with her disc proudly round her neck. My remark was, "Oh, dear don't think you should wear that to school. What would you say if anyone asked you what it was for?" The prompt reply was, "It's all right Mummy. I would just say it's for the N.Z. Swimming Association or something like that." So with such a cool answer to my question, what could I do but let the disc go to school! Needless to say that was the first time but definitely not the last. My daughter often appears dressed for school complete with our 12th rally disc proudly around her neck, hearing the letters N.Z.S.A. engraved on it. Don't you think this is a case of 'A little child shall lead us'?

Thank you Gaynor, for that was the first letter I have received since taking over this appointment and I am expecting a lot more from you girls in the near future. Write to Joan, P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

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TALKING ABOUT BOOKS

HOT SPRINGS HANDBOOK by DOUG. COUSINS

The popularity of this booklet is increasing, requests for copies having been received from several libraries and universities, one evincing surprise at the extent of the information supplied. This is a must for those who like the idea of a nude, hot swim when on holiday. Copies arc still available to members only at 3/- from this office.

INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY GUIDE

This 300-page, fact-filled book, including 150 maps, 500 club addresses and 15.000 details of club grounds the world over, is printed in three languages and a complete fund of information for intending travellers. The price is 8/6, post free from this office.

SOLAR

A few copies of this well-illustrated Australian magazine are available at 3/6 from this office.

SPORT AND SUNSHINE

This English magazine includes a few unretouched illustrations but we are now in a position to sell them. Price 1 6 each from this office.

HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY

Recent issues of this 100-page. profusely illustrated English magazine are available at 2 6 per copy or l0- for 6 copies. Back issues are available at 6d per copy from this office.

ART LESSON

The people of Spain are generally conservative in their dress, in contrast to some of the tourists who visit Spanish resorts. John Haycraft, in his book Babel in Spain", tells of watching two Spanish children, ages four and six, turning over pages of an art hook. "Look," one of them suddenly cried, pointing at some Rubens nudes. "Tourists! Tourists!'

"WHERE IS JANICE GANTRY?" by John D. MacDonald

"Sis and one of her girl friends named Louise and another girl whose name I cant remember, they used to sail down there in hot weather in Louise's little sail boat for a picnic and swimming, and then I heard the rumour that they went down there to get tan all over, and it nearly drove me out of my mind. I found out the next time they were going and 1 got down there awful damn early in the morning and landed on the bay side and pulled my little outboard way up into the mangroves and out of sight. By the time they landed on the beach side at noon, I had an observation post that looked right out on the most likely spot.

The sun was blazing hot, and they established themselves right out in front of me, and before 1 could get mentally adjusted, they'd spread blankets, stripped themselves right down to the bull and they were rubbing the sun oil on. The first time I saw all there was to see of Sis Gantry, I thought I'd die of love and yearning. She made those other two look like sick, plucked chickens. They kept going into the Gulf to cool off and walking back and stretching out again. I was perfectly hidden, and I wasn't twenty feet from those blankets. By about the third time Sis took a dip. I could stare without feeling dizzy. When they all sat on one blanket, giggling and quacking and splitting up the picnic lunch, I had time to realise that between hunger and thirst and hungry bugs, I was the most uncomfortable boy in the whole state of Florida.

By late afternoon when she took her tenth or fifteenth dip in the Gulf, it didn't matter to me whether 1 looked at her or not. I looked out of a sense of duty I guess, but a glass of ice water would have looked twice as good and three times as useful. I had no way to sneak away. I had to wait it out. And I knew that if they found out about me being there, I'd get half killed.

When the edge of the sun touched the horizon, those girls sailed away. I never wanted to see another naked woman."

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A CONDENSED ACCOUNT
REPRINTED FROM SOLAR
by the Secretary of A.F.S.C.

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VISITING

BRITISH

NATURISTS

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JOHN BOSWELL

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AS soon as I had settled in London, I phoned Douglas Gibson of the B.S.B.A. and Roy Lambert of the F.B.S.C., with whom I had been corresponding before I left Sydney.

The outcome was that Douglas most generously gave me a day of his time in which to see London that I would otherwise have missed: Greenwich Observatory, the Royal Naval College, the Cutty Sark, and a ferry ride under Tower Bridge to Westminster Steps.

Roy Lambert put me in touch with Jack Watkins, and next weekend I paid my first visit to North Kent Sun Club; 50 acres of beech and chestnut woodland, an impressive pool, brick pavilion, a number of sealed games courts, and special provision for junior members � the Badgers.

We all signed a letter of greetings to Woodlands which I subsequently posted at the little post office at Windsor Castle.

The following weekend I travelled up to Crewe in the Royal Scot with Jean and Margaret Watkins to attend the ninth annual general meeting of the F.B.S.C. We were met at the station and taken to the host club, the Manchester Sun and Air Club at Springfield.

I was immediately impressed by the friendly hospitality of everyone, met personalities from both the B.S.B.A. and F.B.S.C., and was particularly pleased to learn that many clubs are members of both bodies.

There seems also to be a genuine desire for unity.

A large marquee was used for meals and meetings, and on Saturday evening became a cinema in which we saw Michael Keatering's film "Travelling Light".

I was given the opportunity to speak at the main meeting, and it was most instructive to see so many personalities of the English movement in action: Jack Watkins in the chair, "Mitch" of Sheplegh Court, Roy Lambert, Peter Fallows, Ron Cox, Dorothy Thornton, President of the B.S.B.A., Kath Burgess of England's Woodlands, and a host of others.

Again I received a written expression of the warmth of the feelings of British naturists, this time carrying sixty-nine names.

On the Sunday evening, after farewells all round, I returned to London by car with Michael and Elizabeth Keatering.

The following Saturday was the date of North Kent's end-of-season dance. In the afternoon, Jack Watkins, my ever-attentive host, took mc to 1enacres, in the Weald of Kent, and gave me my first chance to use my overseas driving permit, along the Dover Road.

Again I met Douglas Gibson and a very friendly group of people. By this time, I had come to see that the pattern of an English club is quite different from ours. We use our greenery and trees to provide shade and screening; they retain as much of their close growth as possible as a necessary protection from cold winds around their sunning areas.

Looking out

John Boswell, secretary of the Australian Federation of Sun Clubs chatting to Jack Watkins, now chairman Central Council for British Naturism and Roy Lambert, secretary, C.C.B.N. at North Kent Sun Club, England

Thus I spent three out of my four weekends in London with naturists, in what was a month of Indian summer. Had I arrived as originally planned, I would have gone into the worst August in four years; to have left England much later than I did would have given me a taste of an Ice Age. I was very lucky.

It is pleasant to be able to report that there were several genuine nudist and naturist films showing in London cinemas, including Michael Keatering's productions, and they were well received by the general public.

I found the English to be warm, hospitable and courteous people, interested in Australia, but, I am afraid, not very knowledgeable about it.

Upon reflection I concluded that the greater responsibility in rectifying the situation lies with us. Many English people, acutely aware of the pressure of population in their island, and almost constantly having to give much attention to their weather, are attracted to the sunshine and open spaces of Australia.

Australia is, after all, somewhat off the beaten track in main world events, and it is up to us to call accurate attention to ourselves, particularly as we need population.

The naturist movement in England offers Australian nudists an opportunity to act almost as a body in seeking closer ties. The distance between us precludes close contacts by personal visits, such as mine, but we can do much, as has already been done by several clubs, to make migrating naturists feel they shall have a friendly and sympathetic reception when they arrive in their new country.

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WELL we haven't seen too much sun lately, have we? By the time you are reading this, spring will be just around the corner. Lets hope it won't be long.

Now, the Essay Competition. You know, we were very disappointed at the entries. What was the matter; was the subject too hard to write about, are you too busy swatting or what was it? I hope you all knew about it and that does make me wonder whether you all read all of our magazine. You Mums and Dads - please make sure all the family reads it, for there is something for everybody and you have to admit it is an interesting magazine these days.

I passed the entries on to our Dominion President for judging and he was disappointed too. There was one entry that he commends and as an encouragement to write more, he is awarding a special prize of 10/- to Wendy L of Christchurch. Congratulations Wendy. The editor says the article is just a bit too long for publication in the N.Z. Naturist but suggests you try again another time. Perhaps the subject of "Nudism and Sport" was a bit too hard.

It looks as if we should try some other sort of junior competition. How about some of you young ones making some suggestions? Something that will really be popular and bring in lots of entries. Think it over and just sign sour envelope, Philip, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington - it will reach me in quick time.

How about those pen friends I suggested a while ago? If you are not keen on writing to someone in N.Z. how about Australia? There is a club over there with a keen youth group who invite other young people to write to them. It would be rather fun to have a nudist correspondent over there and you might he able to learn some things from them and you might be able to give them some ideas too. If you would like the address let me know.

I wonder how many of you younger readers give a thought to our feathered friends, the birds, at this time of the year. Did you know that if all the birds died tomorrow, it would not he long before we all died too. That's a terrible thought, but very true, for they eat the insects that would otherwise eat our food supplies. Apart from that, they are pretty and quite harmless and I think we all love to hear their song. Here is a suggestion, clipped from another magazine, that I am sure will interest you. Just try it and see what a lot of pleasure you can give - and get.

"Although winter is nearly over, birds are very hungry. Insect life is scarce, few trees have started to bloom and the winters supply of berries is exhausted. If you have never thought of helping our feathered friends, now is the time to do so. It is easy enough to make a little platform up a tree and keep it supplied with sweetened water, unwanted bread and fat. It is as well to make sure that cats cannot disturb the birds and a piece of tin around the base will keep rats away.

"You will enjoy watching the happy little visitors and observe how they enjoy your thoughtfulness. How about starting something now and then tell the editor about it, so that we can share your pleasure with other girls and boys."

That's all for now girls and boys. Till next time,

Philip.

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News & Views

NEWS & VIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

INTERNATIONAL NATURIST FEDERATION

ENGLAND

By far the most important news to date is the successful amalgamation of the two British Naturist Associations into one body. Now to be known as the Central Council for British Naturism, it will publish its own magazine, to be known as British Naturism.

We trust this long-awaited step will mean increased vitality and efficiency in the U.K. and we take this opportunity of congratulating all concerned and wishing them every success in the future.

ENGLAND

The largest naturist youth organisation in Britain is the 100-strong, teenage section of the North Kent Sun Club known as the Badgers. Recently a large party toured Germany in the company of their old friends from The Helios Club of Cologne.

Their first big surprise came when they spent a few days at the Hannover Youth Hostel. The Lord Mayor of Hannover and the British Consul-General welcomed them in the City Hall and after a reception the Mayor sent his interpreter with the party to show them around the city.

They travelled round a great deal and everywhere they went they were cordially received and enjoyed a wonderful and memorable holiday. The German youngsters are now planning a return visit to North Kent.

GERMANY

A new nudist beach, already including a small restaurant, is being fitted out for use as soon as possible on the Strand on the North Sea island of Norderney.

CANADA

How's this for Utopia? The Lakesun Club, near Kingston, Ontario, has a park of 165 acres of primeval forest. In a boat ride on their lovely lake, more than a mile long, you can see myriad game fish swimming and jumping, or you can try water skiing on its placid surface. The water is pure enough to drink and encourages swimming from a beautiful beach, as its temperature is usually around 79 degrees in the season. Numerous tenting and trailer sites are tucked in among the trees or you can rent a cabin complete with all the mod cons you could wish. Ready to pack and go?

U.S.A.

There are several travel clubs in the United States, the most recent one to be formed being the Stonehenge Travel Club. They have no grounds of their own and move round from club to club, paying their way as they go and everybody seems to be happy.

U.S.A.

Many notable persons have preferred to swim without bathing Suits. A Washington correspondent, Wilfred C. Rodgers, now informs us that the latest addition is no less a person than the President of the United States. President Johnson prefers to swim without togs, one incident quoted from the A.S.A. bulletin being when "One visitor recently went into the President's office and after a chat, the President said, 'Follow me.' A few steps later the President and the visitor were in the locker room off the White House pool. The President peeled off and dived into the water. What to do? The guest followed suit - without a suit."

U.S.A.

Lake Como Club in Florida recently helped the local Optimist Club raise funds to further their youth work in the community by opening their club grounds to the public on a mid-week night and permitting inspection of their beautiful lake, grounds and club house. A delicious spaghetti supper was provided at $1.25 per person and all the proceeds were handed over to the Optimists. Club members pitched in to make the event a success and although they prepared for 350 guests, they successfully handled a surprise turn-out of over 500 people. A wonderful gesture that can do nothing but good for the nudist movement.

U.S.A.

An illustrated article appeared in the August, 1963, issue of Playboy following a visit by a reporter to Sunny Rest Lodge. It was well written and obviously appealed to many readers who knew little or nothing about nudism. In five months the A.S.A. offices had received around 400 enquiries as a result and they were still coming in.

U.S.A.

Another national association, controlled by camp owners, held a competition to decide the name of their new bulletin. The winning title was... Nudist-covery.

SOUTH AFRICA

Artist, Harold Rubin of Johannesburg, was recently charged with blasphemy for exhibiting in public a painting entitled, "My Jesus", which showed the completely naked figure of Christ on the Cross. Various viewpoints were expressed at the trial, one testimony being that the picture was mild compared with what must have actually happened. Most seemed to agree that it was unlikely that Christ was clothed on the Cross and that therefore blasphemy was not committed. Judgment delivered resulted in the defendants acquittal, apparently yet another proof of broadening opinion.

FRANCE

A new centre in the Lyons district was officially opened by the mayor of the town in the presence of an imposing collection of civic heads, local people and others. The area is already laid out so as to compare with the best clubs in the country, with plenty of opportunity for future expansion.

BELGIUM

For years the view has been held that naturism could not be practised in Belgium. Now the glad news comes that following an invitation to a government department to visit the Athena Club grounds, full recognition is now granted and affiliated clubs on the Belgian National Association will now receive a state subsidy. We congratulate our European friends on this tremendous success.

YUGOSLAVIA

The Yugoslav Naturist Organisation has been formed to set up holiday venues in conjunction with local tourist organizations. This move has been warmly greeted in U.S.A. and Britain and it nosy means tourists can enjoys complete nudist holidays under ideal conditions and he assured of help and guidance on an official basis.

SWITZERLAND

At over 6000 feet, where the air is crisp and bracing, a somewhat different resort is now available. Situated at world famous St. Moritz. the "Ikarus Club for Promotion of Alpine Aviation" owns two stone-built, 3 storey houses, a secluded indoor swimming pool with sauna steam bath and sunbathing terraces, which are built for the benefit of the Swiss, French, Italian and German club members. These facilities are used only during the season and they are now made available to nudist families for a minimum of two weeks holiday booking. With central heating, bathrooms, comfortable furniture, cold and warm running water, kitchen utensils, refrigerator, electric household appliances and many other conveniences, plus the skating rinks, bob-sleigh run, carbonic acid-iron springs, curative baths, drinking cures, oral douches, and skiing slopes near by, this should turn out to be a popular venture.

Printed by Martin Printing Co. Ltd., Napier

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CLUB DIRECTORY

The secretaries of the clubs listed below will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers. Please enclose a stamped, self- addressed envelope.

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB Inc.

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

AUCKLAND SUN CLUB Inc.

P.O. Box 2925, Auckland.

KAURIMU SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 20015, Glen Eden, Auckland.

WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY

P.O. Box 139, Putaruru

HAWKE'S BAY SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 551, Napier.

WANGANUI SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

WELLINGTON SUN & HEALTH SOCIETY Inc.

P.O. Box 2854, Wellington.

CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB Inc.

P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

OTAGO SUN & HEALTH CLUB

P.O. Box 2058, South Dunedin.

SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB

P.O. Box 486, Invercargill.

If you are not close to any of the above clubs you may like to know that other naturists are ready to form clubs in the following areas; to contact them, write to:

N.Z. Sunbathing Association,

P.O. Box 6359, Wellington:

Whangarei Nelson

Rotorua Blenheim

Gisborne Oamaru

Palmerston North Timaru

Masterton

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