- and periodic visits were made to the Riddiford estate (Orongorongo Station) for picnics and tennis.
Year 1948
Subject: Umpire Stands
Umpire stands were bought in 1948 for the sum of 6.12.6d and gates were erected.
Year 1949
Subject: Membership Closed
Membership was closed at 100 and the Domain Board was approached for further courts.
2 Car Cases were purchased to enlarge the temporary pavilion.
Year 1949/50
Wainuiomata tennis club dances were held in the Fire Brigade Hall. 10 shillings was donated to the Fire Brigade for fireworks display.
Year 1952
Subject: Midweek Ladies
Organised Midweek Ladies play commenced.
Year 1953
Subject: First Permanent Pavilion
1953 saw the first permament pavilion completed after 1300 man hours of voluntary labour with Messrs Jim Gray and Ivan Bushell to the fore. The 10x23 oregan and 4x3 timber was tracked down from the Akatapawa Timber Co. Ann Bushell and Nancy Valentine had the job of colour co-ordinators. Final cost 600.
Year 1954
The Wainuiomata tennis club took the then controversial step of affiliating with the Hutt Valley Lawn Tennis Association. The affiliation fee was 5 shillings per member.
Year 1956
onwards - Picnics
Whereas previously picnics were held at the Riddiford Estate, Paekakariki and Days Bay became popular venues.
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