Women undertaking domenstic work without the aid of electricity are shown on the front of the float - while leisurely housewives with appliances are shown riding on the back. 92 floats took part in the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.
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Manawatu-Oroua Electric Power Board - 1971 Palmerston North Centennial Jubilee Parade
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Identifier
- 2010-26
- Relation
- Coolstore - 2010-26
- Date
- March 1971
- Digitisation ID
- 2015S_2010-26_012400
- Format
- Slide
- Held In
- Coolstore