Farewell for South African War Troops, Napier
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About this object
A photograph of a large crowd gathered to farewell troops departing for the South African War, taken circa 1900.
The troops can be seen standing in front of the band rotunda on Marine Parade which has been decorated with farewell signs.
The Masonic Hotel is visible at the left of the image. The hotel balconies are crowded with spectators. In the foreground of the image a group is seated in a car observing the activities. Two men are standing on the front of the car. One is looking toward the band rotunda and the other down Emerson Street.
A New Zealand flag is flying on a pole near the rotunda. A ceremonial arch is visible in the distance on the entrance to Tennyson Street opposite Herschell Street.
Photographer unknown.
The troops can be seen standing in front of the band rotunda on Marine Parade which has been decorated with farewell signs.
The Masonic Hotel is visible at the left of the image. The hotel balconies are crowded with spectators. In the foreground of the image a group is seated in a car observing the activities. Two men are standing on the front of the car. One is looking toward the band rotunda and the other down Emerson Street.
A New Zealand flag is flying on a pole near the rotunda. A ceremonial arch is visible in the distance on the entrance to Tennyson Street opposite Herschell Street.
Photographer unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to card.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 168 x 228mm
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Circa 1900
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 2373
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs J Crabbe
Other number(s)
2373, m58/51a, 77914
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Subject category
Hotels
Commercial premises
Buildings and structures
Archive classification
Ceremonies
Community and people
Bands and orchestras
Entertainment and recreation
Local history
History
South African War (1899-1902)
Military
Armed Forces
Celebrations
Public gatherings
Public Places
Motor vehicles
Transport
Public comments
Are the three almost identical houses tucked into the hill in a row in the background behind the second and smaller flag, the ones on Seacliff Terrace?
- Wendy Clark posted 3 years ago.