THE EMPIRE THEATRE NO. 2 LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS

Year: 1928
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Year: 1928
Reference: F8588
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The Mayor of Dunedin, in ceremonial robes, lays the foundation stone to the New Town Hall. Followed by speeches to the crowd by Prime Minister Coates and MP Downie Stewart.

000:22 “His Worship the Mayor lays the Stone!”

001:13 Inscription on stone reads:
“This Foundation Stone Was Laid by W B Taverner ESQ Mayor 2nd March 1928.”

001:13 “This Stone is well & Truly Laid!”

001:28 “Address by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon J G Coates.”

001:36 “Address by Hon. Downie Stewart MP.”

001:49 End