
Massey University Student 'Procesh'
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The annual Student procession or 'Procesh' was held at midday on the Monday of 'Capping Week' and was a highlight of 'Town and Gown' relations between Massey University and the City. Sometimes courting controversy with its 'student humour', the parade usually consisted of floats commenting on the issues of the year, clowns and trick cyclists. It attracted large crowds, stopping traffic along Broadway and around the Square and usually ended with a ceremonial ducking in the Butterfly pond after speeches by students representing 'Lord and Lady Massey' and the Mayor.
Pictured is a large cow inscribed "Mabel's mistake" From a hole in the side various garbage was pouring out. At the front of the truck is a sign saying "In Remembrance of Mabel" and the side banner says "It's a Cow When They Get Into Your Cuts." The T&G and ANZ buildings can be seen in the background.
Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North Hospital Board for many years. In a private capacity, he documented a wide variety of public events between 1958 and the early 1970s.
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