Royal Tour, HRH, the Queen Mother, 1958

Year: 1958
Reference: 37814
Media type: Audio

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Reference: 37814
Media type: Audio

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Royal Tour, HRH, the Queen Mother, 1958 -

* Amos McKay (?) describes the scene at McLean Park, Napier.
* Christine Strand (?) talks about the children assembled and the dais, plus other activities.
* Ard Bardsley (?) talks about the people lining the streets.
* Queen Mother drives by and the crowds cheer.
* Amos McKay (?) reports from McLean Park.
* Christine Strand with more reports.
* Car arrives at the park.
* God Save The Queen.
* Listeners welcomed from afar such as Fiji.
* Speech - unidentified [perhaps the Mayor, Mr. Peter Tait?]
* Queen Mother replies.
* Māori choir performs for the Queen Mother.
* Presentation of Duke of Edinburgh award medallion by the Queen Mother.
* Commencement of the woodchopping display.
* Axemen introduced.
* Some history of woodchopping provided.
* Presentation of a book of photographs.
* Three hearty cheers.
* HRH talks to the crowds during a brief walkthrough.
* Talks with the axemen.
* Departure from the park to the War Memorial.