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Model ships at the Centennial Exhibition

This model at the Centennial Exhibition includes eight ships, some berthed at wharves and others sailing. The water is represented by a mirror which reflects the scene.

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  • Centennial Exhibition tower, 1940
    The 1940 Centennial

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shipping
Credit

New Zealand Centennial Exhibition: Official Catalogue

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'Model ships at the Centennial Exhibition', URL: /media/photo/model-ships, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 8-May-2014

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