The article above was reported in the Evening Post 31 May 1927 and gives an account of the unveiling of the Huntly Memorial. Sir Charles Fergusson Governor-General at that time spoke honestly of the sacrifice of war focusing on the need for peace rather than the glory of war.
My goal is to personally visit and collate information from 100 New Zealand World War One memorials throughout New Zealand to commemorate the Centenary of World War One and to remember those who paid the ultimate price.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Huntly memorial unveiling - 27 May 1927
The article above was reported in the Evening Post 31 May 1927 and gives an account of the unveiling of the Huntly Memorial. Sir Charles Fergusson Governor-General at that time spoke honestly of the sacrifice of war focusing on the need for peace rather than the glory of war.
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