peace celebrations

1919 peace celebrations

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  Although the guns fell silent on 11 November 1918, peace wasn't officially proclaimed until 28 June 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed. In July 1919 communities throughout New Zealand and the Empire celebrated peace with elaborate public events over several days.

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• Page 2 – Planning gets under way

  Almost immediately after the armistice, communities throughout New Zealand and the Empire began to plan elaborate celebrations that would mark the official end of the war in a

• Page 3 – Plans change

  Instructions from the British government hindered New Zealand's efforts to plan peace celebrations, but the coal shortage had a much greater impact on the form they eventually

• Page 4 – Peace celebration days

  Peace celebrations were held throughout New Zealand. Most communities held a Soldiers’ Day, a Day of Thanksgiving, and a Children’s Day on Saturday 19, Sunday 20 and Monday 21

• Page 5 – Further information

  Suggestions of where to find further information on the peace celebrations.

Pacific aftermath

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  Participation in the First World War changed Pacific Islanders' lives. Returning servicemen had seen the world.

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• Page 2 - Peace celebrations in the PacificNews of the Armistice in Europe in November 1918 came swiftly to Rarotonga via its new wireless