Commonwealth Games opening

24 January 1974

Commonwealth Games opening

24 January 1974

Scenes during the opening of the Commonwealth Games held at Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Contributor’s note: “The large Australian team followed, wearing a light green.”

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH23-BaNe-0033

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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