PERSONAL RECORD. GRAHAM, JAMES WILLIAM WESLEY. [RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS); DANCING; AVARUA; NGATANGIIA; UMUKAI; DANCING; FIJI]

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Year
1942
Reference
F246005
Media type
Moving image
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Year
1942
Reference
F246005
Media type
Moving image
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Place of production
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Categories
Actuality
Credits
Camera: Wesley Graham (aka Wes)

A small collection of 8mm cine footage (silent) taken by Wes Graham, a NZ government administrator, during his tenure in the Cook Islands, late 1920s to mid 1950s. Most of these films feature footage from the Cook Islands (Rarotonga, Avarua, Atiu, Mangaia, Ngatangiia, Ma’uke).
This record combines two original 8mm reels onto one.
Rarotonga (Cook Islands) traditional dancing. Shots at Avarua, sailing on a lagoon. Blossoming flowers. Ngatangiia and various shots around Rarotonga. Preparing umukai. Celebration with teachers singing and school children dancing and singing.
Performances of children and adults. Honoured guests receive an abundance of Lei garlands. Seaplane flight to Fiji.