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| Maree Wilks | |
| Matakana PicturesExhibitions Artists |
Photography has been a major part of my life- mostly the costly side. I practiced different angles and settings with my six children which must have bored everyone silly. But practice was what was needed. |
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Maree Wilks 34. May and Friends May was the housekeeper for some friends. We had a few quiets’ this night at their place. May joined in much to our surprise! Price: |
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Maree Wilks 35. Greg Mulvey I took many images on this angle because it just felt right. Greg is the general manager of our very successful Invercargill Licencing Trust. It’s a good iconic shot of him considering his job. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 36. Ben and Shirley Everyone danced to Joe Cocker-Cocker Happy and Led Zep in those days. These two were often the first to get dancing no matter the size of the space. Have not seen either of them for many years. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 37. Julie’s Stir Twins, Ross and Robin, were frequent party goers. (Back sitting). We were all friends and usually sat together most of the evening, unless someone was brave enough to dance. This stir was held in her parents garage. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 38. The Debuntante It was so typical at stirs to see family photos on the wall. Marie Quinn, now 60, was presented to the Bishop some years early at the Debutante Ball. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 39. Hi Julie The stirs, usually held in sitting rooms, were always packed. Some nights we would have seven parties to go to. Such was the rage in those days. Julie always a good sort, made this image by spotting me. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 40. Jimmy, after hours It was not until the 1990’s we were able to purchase alcohol on Sundays. This image shows Jimmy buying grog on a Sunday, which usually meant travelling out of town and avoiding cops. So much fun. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 41. Yeah Yeah! Another typical shot of Boys High guys getting into a full-on conversation…probably about nothing. Never-the-less, they were and still are a great crowd of blokes. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 42. Peter in Vauxhall My brother Peter and friend Paddy Boyle went everywhere in this car, a real grunt machine, which made them look tough-or so they thought. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 43. Cheers My brother (foreground) got around with these blokes and Shirley for many years. The mini was part of the group. Taken outside home in Ettrick St. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 44. Brian and Friends This image was taken at Thornbury 30 mins west of Invercargill. All good fun, plenty of quarts and food. My mother was the cook and organiser. Brian showed a typical reaction at getting his photo taken. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 45. Clean up 6.30am; Mum once again organised the big clean up after the stir. Thirty-six dozen empty quarts were gathered. We finished at 6.30am. Everyone had sobered up by this stage. Mum went on to cook us all breakfast. Good old Mum (centre). Price: |
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Maree Wilks 46. The Rosary The good old Catholic days when Rosary Beads were draped everywhere. The party went on regardless and the beads were still there the next day. Price: |
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Maree Wilks 47. Marist Boys A bit of rivalry between Boys High and Marist was considered the norm. These guys were singing their Marist Anthem. The trouble was, they were the only ones who knew the words. Another good stir at Barbara Keen’s place. Price: |
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