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Blackpool's Second Visit
The H.M.N.Z.S. Blackpool, Gisborne's adopted ship, paid her second visit to the city recently. A presentation in the form of a minimoke was made to the ship's complement by the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker. Commander D. J. Cheney accepted the vehicle on behalf of the company.
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The second day of the Blackpool's visit coincided with the change-over of the navy from the former ensign to the new one. The lowering of the old flag and the raising of the new one took place at 11am in a short ceremony at the ship's flag mast.