Unveiling Of The Cross Of Sacrifice

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Year
1955
Reference
32961
Media type
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Year
1955
Reference
32961
Media type
Audio
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Series
D series, ca. 1935-1950s.
Duration
00:47:49
Broadcast Date
06 Nov 1955
Credits
RNZ Collection
GARVEY, Ronald
CAMPBELL, T. C.

This recording features narration, speeches, and music from the unveiling of the Cross of Sacrifice at the Fiji Military Cemetery in Suva on 06 Nov 1955.

Part one consists of narration, recitals of the hymns "God of Our Fathers, Known of Old" and "Oh God Our Help in Ages Past", prayer, and a speech by Colonel T. C. Campbell. In his speech, he talks about the significance of the Cross of Sacrifice, and reads an excerpt from a poem by an unknown soldier.
In part two, the Governor of Fiji Ronald Garvey, unveils the Cross of Sacrifice.
In part three, the narration of the unveiling continues, the hymn "Abide With Me" is recited, and a prayer is said.
In part four, more narration of the ceremony is given.