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The Royal couple visit Pukekura Park, 1954
Crowds of children welcome the Royal couple at the civic reception in Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, 9 January 1954.
Credit:
Alexander Turnbull Library
Photographer: E. P. Christensen
Reference: 1/2-042140
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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Great to come across some of my Uncle Eric's work. He worked for National film unit in Miramar for many years, operated a photographic shop in Tokoroa, retired to Te Puke. Best remembered for his photos of the Nortornos (bird) or was it the Takahe, as well as 1948 British Empire Games in Auckland.
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