Viscount Jellicoe, Governor General at the dedication of Rongotea War Memorial
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In all, fifteen men from Rongotea died fighting in World War One. These 15 names were inscribed on an obelisk in Douglas Square, Rongotea, which was dedicated by Viscount Jellicoe, Governor-General of New Zealand 1920-1924. Over 1000 people attended the ceremony. Constable Blaxland is in the background.
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- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Rng 69
- Date
- November 28, 1921
- Digitisation id
- 2008P_Rng69_WHF_1983
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- Coolstore
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- Unknown
- Place
- Manawatu
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