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A re-enactment of the first train arriving in the town was a feature of the Jubilee celebrations. Shown are the costumed “Welcome Party” awaiting the trains arrival, after which there was an official welcoming ceremony and “Transport Through the Ages” procession. The officials were portrayed by members of the local theatre societies.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection J 82
Date
1952
Digitisation ID
2008P_J82_A-E_1482
Held In
Coolstore

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activities and events,
band rotunda,
palmerston north,
photographs,
piu piu,
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