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This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 10 October 1970. The story ran: "Fiji became an independent nation today exactly 96 years after the islands were ceded to Queen Victoria by Fiji's King Charles, handed the islands back again in a ceremony watched by many descendants of the Fijian King. In Palmerston North, a Fijian Independence Day celebration was held on the evening of October 9. A welcoming ceremony in traditional style had been arranged by the Fiji students' association at Massey University. The 30 minute welcome included the presentation of a tambua (whale's tooth) to Palmerston North mayor, Desmond Black. Tambua is a symbol of authority, dignity and respect. Eight guest including Mr Black were served with the country's national drink, Kava."

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi
Image
Date
October 1970
Tautuhi matihiko
2015N_IMCA-DigitalMaster_010142
Momo rauemi
B&W negative
E puritia ana ki
"Coolstore"

Ngā rauemi e whai pānga ana

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"Final Assembly at Intermediate"
"Central School Break-Up" Prize Recipients
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"Brigadier G.P. Cade, D.S.O., Medal Presentation" at Linton Camp
"Anglican Church Dedication" St. Oswald's
Church Service at Clock Tower

Pūnaha whakarōpū

Ngā tūtohu
1970s,
black and white,
ceremony,
fiji,
manawatu evening standard,
mayor,
Tūtohu Hapori
fiji,
islander,
kava,
pacific island,
unidentified,

Tuku kōrero mai mō te whakararu

Ngā rauemi e whai pānga ana

Fiji Independence Day Observed
Arrival of the Manawatu Rugby Team, Palmerston North Airport
Opening of the Fitzherbert Bridge
"Floral Tribute to the Honoured Dead" - ANZAC
"Capable Young Drivers" - Driving License Presentation
"Final Assembly at Intermediate"
"Central School Break-Up" Prize Recipients
"Former Comrades Remembered" - South African War Veterans
"Can Still put on a Good Show" - Ohakea
"Brigadier G.P. Cade, D.S.O., Medal Presentation" at Linton Camp
"Anglican Church Dedication" St. Oswald's
Church Service at Clock Tower