Naval Parade

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A photograph of a naval procession in front of the Masonic Hotel, Herschell Street, circa 1920.

In the image a group of naval personnel holding bayoneted rifles are parading past Naval Officers and the deputy Mayor of Napier, Robert Goodger, who are taking the salute. Robert Goodger is lifting his top hat as a sign of respect.

A white ensign flag is attached to a free standing pole behind the officials standing in front of the hotel. The band rotunda is partially visible at the right of the image. There is a crowd of spectators standing along Herschell Street facing Marine Parade.

Photographer unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Measurements
Height x Width: 85 x 112mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Uncle Bob Goodger Deputy Mayor, Napier taking the salute. Mayor at time was Vigor Brown, Inscription, Handwritten
Subject date
Circa 1920
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 4779
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs E Jackson
Other number(s)
4479, m73/51, 78751

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