QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QEII Stadium opening

The QE II Stadium opening event was held on Sunday the 25th November in 1973, a few months in advance of the 1974 Commonwealth Games that is was built for.

QE2 - QEII, the park before construction, 1973

26 May 1973

QE2 park before construction of the Commonwealth stadium.

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Kete Christchurch

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Māori performance at QEII Park

29 November 1973

A man doing a Māori performance on the pitch at QEII Park to mark the opening of the Stadium space.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-00608A

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Sports clubs at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening

25 November 1973

Sports clubs, including Western A.F.C, Rangiora AFC, Burndale United, Hornby United RFC, Rangers RFC, and Canterbury Junior Football Association, at the opening of Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Māori performance at the opening of QEII Stadium

29 November 1973

A group of females participating in a Māori performance at the opening of the QEII Stadium, New Brighton.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Opening ceremony at QEII Park

26 November 1973

Groups of children on the pitch at QEII Park stadium representing Canterbury sporting organisations during the opening ceremony of the Park. In the background are the main stands full of spectators.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Athletic clubs at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening

25 November 1973

Athletics clubs, including Canterbury Athletics Association and Canterbury Triathlon Club, at the opening of Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Official opening of the QEII Stadium

29 November 1973

Former triple Olympic Gold medallist Peter Snell on stage at the official opening of the QEII Stadium. The audience is visible in the stands behind.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Girl Guides at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening

25 November 1973

Girl Guides marching in front of sports clubs at the opening of Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Opening ceremony at QEII Park

26 November 1973

Aerial view of QEII Park stadium during the opening ceremony of the park. Groups are shown marching around the track during performances with full spectator stands.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Spectators at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening

25 November 1973

Spectators during the opening ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Contributor’s note: “programmes appear to have been fashioned into paper sun hats by some spectators.”

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Official opening of the QEII Stadium

26 November 1973

Former triple Olympic Gold medallist Peter Snell giving a speech at the official opening of the QEII Stadium to a packed audience in the stands. Christchurch Mayor, Mr N.G. Pickering is seated behind Snell.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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