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Film: the Queen departing from Bluff, 1954
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Film Clip: departing from Bluff
Still shots and description
The Queen waves from aboard the Gothic to the gathered crowds. The ship sails off into the distance to the sound of 'Old Langs Syne'. Last frame is of a card with 'The End - New Zealand National Film Unit Production.'
Commentary:
[Queen] 'Now that the moment has come to leave, We do so with sorrow. But We also look forward to the day when we shall once more be able to visit your shores. May God bless New Zealand and watch over the destinies of her people.'
[Narrator] 'Twelve thousand miles she came to us to find home once more and welcome from loyal hearts. That is what New Zealand means to the Queen and she to her New Zealand people.'
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The Royal Tour of New Zealand, 1953-54 (National Film Unit)
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