Close up of crowd
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Close up of crowd
Photographs taken by my late father Pete Basire of the first visit of a Reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, to New Zealand, Christchurch 18 -22 January 1954. Close up of the crowds enthusiastically greeting Queen Elizabeth, perhaps taken during one of the Queen several appearances from the balcony of Clarendon Hotel.
Contributor’s note: Large crowds enthusiastically greeted the royal couple at every opportunity. official events included; Civic reception in Cathedral Square, a ceremonial drive, Civic dinner, Civic Theatre, Civic garden party, Christchurch Cathedral, Investiture, the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington, the Duke’s address to and luncheon with Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. Visits to the Hospital, Disabled Servicemen’s Training Centre, Lane Walker Rudkin Factory.
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