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During the COVID-19 pandemic a face mask was places on the statue of Charles John Monro outside Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History.

Monro (1851 - 1933) is credited as the founder of rugby in New Zealand. He introduced rugby in 1870. He was a resident of Palmerston North from 1888 until his death in 1933.

This statue was unveiled September 26 2011 by His Excellency, Lt. Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mataparae, GNZM, QSO Governor- General of New Zealand.

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Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2020BD_IMCA-DigitalMaster_030771
Title
Charles Monro Statue - COVID-19 Pandemic
Format
Born Digital
Held In
IMCA Digital Archive

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Place
Main Street, Palmerston North
Date
May 18, 2020

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library
License
By Attribution Alone

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covid-19,
pandemic,
rugby,
statue,
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