DEATH TO DEPRESSION
CARNIVAL At WANGAMUI
TEN DAYS' FETE
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) . ' WANqANUl,.February 15. A 7 procession nearly two miles long, marking the opening afr Wariganui tonight of, a tenv days-carnival, was headed by the "Princess of- Prosperity." The procession travelled through the main streefs'to the/river .side, where gaily lighted launehes.'.spee.dboats, and river steamers pilecL The Demon of Depression was hung on-a gibbet and his body burned, the ashes, being' cast: overboard. A-large ; crowd, sang "Pack Up Your Troubles" as the Princess was taken ashore after Depression's death; she was formally welcomed by - the. Mayor. -It is estimated 'that- ten thousand people witnessed the proceedings.
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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 39, 16 February 1933, Page 5
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105DEATH TO DEPRESSION Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 39, 16 February 1933, Page 5
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