PERSONAL RECORD. TOWNSEND, CYRIL. XMAS AT NAENAE

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Year
1955
Reference
F202065
Media type
Moving image
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Rights Information
Year
1955
Reference
F202065
Media type
Moving image
Place of production
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Categories
Amateur
Credits
Photography: Cyril Kenneth George Townsend

This amateur home movie was originally captured on 16mm colour film.

Opening title: XMAS at NAENAE
Large crowds of children gathered around man dressed in Santa Claus outfit at Hillary Court, Naenae. Lots of Morris Minor’s in nearby carpark. Santa slowly makes his way through the throng of children. Naenae Olympic pool visible in background. Numerous people in Hilary Court square, rows of bicycles in racks. Women push prams in race around Hilary Court shopping mall and to finish line. Children in fancy dress costumes parading through Hilary Court. Boys go-cart race.