Greeting card from Bernard Freyberg

1940s

Greeting card from Bernard Freyberg

1940s

Interior of a Christmas greeting card from governor-general Bernard Freyberg.

Transcription: “With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Bernard Freyberg. Government House Wellington, New Zealand.”

Contributor’s note: “Sent from the governor-general to Christchurch Mayor Ernest Andrews (my grandfather).”

Image 2 of 3.

Area: Other / Unknown

Contributor: John Cookson

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH23-0118b

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

Copyright status: Out of copyright

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