Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 19, June 1975
1975 CENTENNIAL PROGRAMME (abridged)
[this report is one of several covering the 1975 Centenary Celebrations of the Opening of the Goldfields; see links to other reports below - E]
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Sat. |
22.2 |
Deed of Cession Day. (Reported). |
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Sun. |
23.2. |
(8 p.m.) Auck. Salvation Army Musical Drama. |
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Wed. |
26.2. |
(10.30 a.m.) Opening Day Function. Shopping Festival. (8 p.m.) Concert - combined Maori Groups (Rep.) |
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Thurs. |
27.2. |
Pioneer Village opened (Rep.) Unveiling of Cairn (Rep.) Sessions of "Beginnings" - audio-visual present and Moch Court. Horse drawn transport. (8 p.m.) Centennial Cabaret. |
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Fri. |
28.2. |
Youth Day - many activities and displays. |
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Sat. |
1.3. |
(10 a.m.) Grand Parade Floats. (11.40 a.m.) Official Welcome to Governor General. (8 p.m.) Bavarian Festival at Racecourse. |
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Sun. |
2.3. |
(10 a.m.) Combined Church Service in Domain. (2 p.m.) Re-enactment "Opening of Goldfields" (Mackaytown) Rep. |
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(In addition to the above - Central School Reunion (Rep.) |
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THE CENTENNIAL PARADE
THE CENTENNIAL PARADE of nearly 100 entries marshalled by the Rotary Club on 29/3/75 was watched and appreciated by a tremendous crowd. It featured a fine collection of horse drawn transport including the Karangahake Stage Coach which won 1st Prize in the Historical Section, others covering Trade, Sports, Schools and Service Clubs, Humorous and Decorated Floats. A wonderful display! With the Gov. Gen. and his wife Sir Dennis and Lady Blundell on the Dais near the Paeroa P.O., were the Mayor and Mayoress Mr & Mrs G. E. Lee and the Official Party and Judges.
[see also:
Unveiling of Stone Cairn [Thorp]
Re-enactment of the Opening of the Goldfields at Mackaytown]