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Penciled on back - Decorations of Flax at Druids Hall Shannon for Miranui Ball June 1925

Druids Hall, Shannon, decorated with flax for Miranui Ball, June 1925 1 B&W photo print

Green flax leaves as wall covering around stage. 2 bales of processed fibre on stage. Processed fibre hung around walls. Paper streamers hung from central light to walls around the room.

The Miranui Ball was considered Shannon’s social event of the year in this era.

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

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