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The scene opens with the film's title and then a view of the Gothic (ship). We then see the royal couple descending the ships stairs and being welcomed by dignitaries waiting on the dock.
Hear Prime Minister Sidney Holland's Christmas Day announcement about the Tangiwai disaster. Holland spoke by phone from Waiouru Military Camp to Wellington, where the recording was made on disc for later broadcast.
Prime Minister Sidney Holland hands the Queen the vellum copy of her Speech from the Throne, 12 January 1954.
Prime Minister Sidney Holland declares a state of emergency during the 1951 waterfront dispute.
Film showing scenes from the 1954 election
Film clip of the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate 100 years of parliamentary government in New Zealand