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Glaxo's float advertised that they supplied expeditions to Antarctica with their product. The wooden sled on the float was said to be used by Captain Scott on his venture to Antarctica.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Ev 1
Date
1958
Digitisation ID
2008N_Ev1_A-E_1354
Held In
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Creation

Created By
Place
Palmerston north Showgrounds, Pascal Street, Palmerston North

Object rights

Taxonomy

Tags
1950s,
activities and events,
colour,
floral festival,
palmerston north showgrounds,
photographs,
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