He pārongo atu anōQueen Carnival, Foxton

Description

Queen carnivals were a popular way to raise money for patriotic purposes during the First World War. They might incorporate a talent quest, sports contest or concert, and women competed to raise the most money for the cause. The winner was crowned queen. Here, the Foxton Queen Carnival procession proceeds up Main Street. On the left is the Presbyterian Church.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Fo 49

Date

circa 1915

Tautuhi matihiko

2011P_Fo49_004872

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