Militaria Auction Part II
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Great Public Demonstration - City Streets, Christchurch
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The Press Archives Historic Collection Glass plate negative, photograph 1914 & Unsigned 380 x 560mm Additional Notes: "Press Archives Historic Collection of photographs from glass plate negatives Found in The Press Archives from 1914, showing the First World War effort in New Zealand. The Great Public Demonstration in aid of the Patriotic Fund which1914 took place in Christchurch on Monday, August 24, 1914. This Patriotic Demonstration produced the most elaborate procession ever seen in Christchurch, and probably New Zealand. It was fully two miles long and took 40 minutes in passing a point. The result of the exertions of the committee was the collection of about 1250 pounds cash, a substantial addition to the patriotic fund for the support of those left behind. Burnham School Cadets Marching. - The Press Condition: This piece is framed with glass front and mat.
