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No 185 : November 5, 1969

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The Official Function

The official government function took place at Rugby Park where speeches were made, entertainment provided by the Waihirere Maori Concert Party, singing by the massed choir of school pupils, and a guard of honour drawn from representatives of the different navies in port. Music came from the combined bands of the Royal New Zealand Navy, Her Majesty's Royal Marines 3rd Commando Brigade, and the corps of drums of the WRNZNS.

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The overall view as the guard of honour witnesses the departure of the Governor-General after the afternoon ceremony.

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Members of the Waihirere Concert Party performing an action song

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Sir Arthur Porritt makes his speech from the dais. Other speakers are pictured below right.

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The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Keith Holyoake.

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Leader of Opposition, Mr Norman Kirk, M.P.

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Mr H. T. A. Reedy, representing the Maori people.

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A four lane jet trail is left by four Vampires of the R.N.Z.A.F.

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The spectacular Beating of the Retreat was performed by the bands and drums mentioned above and was watched by the thousands who crowded the park later in the evening for this and the fireworks display.

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