Claude Thomas was beaten until he went deaf for being left handed. He fears he won t live to get justice
22 Feb, 2021 03:58 PM
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Napier man Claude Thomas told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care that he suffered abuse at school for being left-handed which left him deaf in one ear. Photo / Warren Buckland
Napier man Claude Thomas told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care that he suffered abuse at school for being left-handed which left him deaf in one ear. Photo / Warren Buckland
Left-handed Napier man Claude Thomas handwriting and penmanship is exemplary.
Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui stops in Napier Port for maintenance after Deco cancellation
18 Feb, 2021 02:16 AM
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Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui docked at Napier Port on Thursday to undergo routine fuelling, provisioning and maintenance work. Photo / Paul Taylor
Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui docked at Napier Port on Thursday to undergo routine fuelling, provisioning and maintenance work. Photo / Paul Taylor
Dreams of an Art Deco 21 gun salute were dashed for Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui after the cancellation of this year s festival.
Up to 150 soldiers were due to lead the Vintage Car Parade at the Art Deco Festival in Napier, with the HMNZS Manawanui to provide a further spectacle to the Saluting the Services -themed festival.