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During the final year of a Governor-General's term of office, the larger towns and cities put on official farewells and functions, such as this New Zealand Maoris versus New Zealand rugby match.

General Freyberg talking with Marshall Giovanni Messe after the Italian surrender in May 1943

Sir Bernard and Lady Freyberg (1946–52) pose with members of the official staff, who are in the uniform tailcoats that were worn, at that time, for many official events.

A First World War hero and commander of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Bernard Freyberg was British-born but New Zealand-raised. He proved to be a charismatic and popular military leader who would later serve a term as Governor-General.

Wellington College's old boys were among those who won war medals.

Sir Bernard Freyberg used Empire Day to deliver some of his more significant speeches

In 1951 Sir Bernard Freyberg (1946–52) became Lord Freyberg of Wellington, New Zealand and of Munstead in the County of Surrey. Back in Britain, he was appointed deputy constable and lieutenant-governor of Windsor Castle, where died in 1963.

Three key commanders (left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Andrew, CO 20 Battalion, Brigadier Hargest and Major General Freyberg confer