Royal Tour of New Zealand, 1953-1954
Object type
Map
- Description
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This map details the route taken by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh during their 1953-1954 royal tour. Descriptions of the attractions at various stops nationwide are listed on either side. Of Palmerston North: "Thursday, 7th January .... Royal Train arrives at Palmerston North for civic reception at 5.30. 8.15: Civic dinner. Stay night at Grand Hotel, Palmerston North... Friday, 8th January 10.10: Royal Train proceeds north from Palmerston North." The top reads, "To the Girls. Wishing you all the best for Xmas & New Year From Evans Family.
Identification
- Date
- 1953 to 1954
- Digitisation id
- 2016Pa_A175-21_013148
- Held in
- Research File
Creation
- Created By
- Place
- New Zealand
Object rights
- License
- By Attribution Alone
Taxonomy
- Community Tags
- grand hotel
- map
- queen elizabeth ii
- royal tour
- royal visit
- royalty