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Military parade outside Parliament, 1940
Troops of the Second Echelon of 2NZEF and sailors of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve parade at Parliament, Wellington, on 27 April 1940, shortly before their departure. They are seen here in front of Government Buildings, following Governor General Lord Galway's presentation of medals to sailors from HMNZS Achilles..
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/4-049242
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Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
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