MEMORIAL HALL.
AT OROUA DOWNS. CARNIVAL QUEEN CROWNED. There was a large gathering at Oroua Downs last evening on the occasion of the crowning ceremony of the queen in connection with the recent carnival held in aid of the funds for the memorial hall. Miss Conlin was elected queen, the "coronation" being conducted with much ceremony. Mr J. K, llornblow acted as director of ceremonies and he was assisted by a large number of local residents, and Messrs J. A. Nash and J. Linklater, M's.P, A sum of £450 was raised for the project in view and the hall is a credit to the settlers, being fitted with all conveniences for future requirements. During the evening a large number of settlers were •'knighted - ' by the queen.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 679, 12 April 1923, Page 5
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126MEMORIAL HALL. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 679, 12 April 1923, Page 5
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