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Film: the Queen arrives in Christchurch, 1954
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Film Clip: the Queen's arrival in Christchurch
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Crowds welcome the royals as they arrive by train. Local officials and the Royal couple stand on a balcony while the Mayor conducts the crowd in a rendition of 'Hip hip, hooray!'.
Commentary:
'Christchurch, capital of Canterbury, the Cathedral City welcomes its Queen. Thirty thousand voices are raised in unison as the Mayor calls for cheers.'
These are the future men and women of one far corner of a commonwealth of many governments but of one allegiance.'
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The Royal Tour of New Zealand, 1953-54 (National Film Unit)
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