Weraroa Memorial Gates
These gates which are not now in existence were
opened by the
` Right Hon. WF Massey PC., Premier of New
Zealand on Wednesday 21 March at
11.30am.
Unfortunately the marble tablets are also
missing.
Program – Part 1
Opening Hymn – “All people that on earth do
dwell” – Choirs
Speech – Mr Thompson, Chairman, Weraroa Mardi Gras.
Dedication Solo, Quartet & Chorus – Music by Miss Thelma Shaw, LTCL, LLCM
Mrs Banks presents key to Premier – Introduced by Mr Wise, Sec. Weraroa Mardi Gras.
Gold key presented by Mr LA Bowen, Waipukurau
Speech & Opening – Right Hon. WF Massey.
Psalm 46 – “God is our Refuge & our Strength” – Choirs
Prayer – Rev Davies Address – Rev Frost Speech – Mr Linklater MP
Program – Part 11
Dedication of trees planted in Memory of Pioneers
Opening Hymn – “O God our Help in ages Past” – Choir
Tablet Affixed by Mr Tom Bevan
Pioneers – The late Messrs P Bartholomew, J Davies, M Fosella & BR Gardener
Chorus & Tablets Affixed – Mr F Roe, Chairman Weraroa Ground Reserve Committee
Pioneers – The late Messrs R Prouse, F Stuckey & T Walker
Chorus & Tablets Affixed – Mr WH Field, MP
Speech – Requests Premier to plant a tree – Mr McLeavey
Prayer – Rev Bowden Harris.
God Save our King.
