Peter Snell at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening

25 November 1973

Peter Snell running with a baton at the opening of Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Contributor’s note: “Peter Snell runs around the track with the baton which contains a message for the Governor General, Sir Dennis Blundell, from the Minister for Sport, Mr Walding.”

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-0050

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Peter Snell at Queen Elizabeth II Park opening

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