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Film: the Queen at Invercargill agricultural show, 1954
The Queen, sitting in the stands, is given a tartan blanket to keep warm. She is entertained by shows of horse riding and cattle judging - the latter gets out of hand when the bulls start 'playing' with their minders.
Barricade at Invercargill, 1981 Springbok Tour
Police guard Rugby Park in Invercargill during the 1981 Springbok Tour
Invercargill memorial gate

Invercargill reception for Royal couple, 1954
A huge crowd in the main street of Invercargill as the royal entourage arrives at the Grand Hotel, 28 January 1954
Invercargill cenotaph

Invercargill war memorial

Invercargill South African War memorial

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