More Info →General Montgomery's Motorcade in Levin, 16.7.1947

Object type:Image

Description: Embossed in bottom right corner of original photo – J. Roger

Penciled on back: “Mr Burdekin, Mayor, greeting General Montgomery.”

Typed on piece of paper (with HHS letter-head) glued to back: “Mayor Burdekin welcomes Lord Montgomery, General British Army, as his motorcade passes through Levin on 16/7/1947.”

Mayor Burdekin welcomes General Montgomery as his motorcade passes through Levin, 16.7.1947. The streets are lined with crowds, with members of the scouting and guide movements to the fore.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.286.0001

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”