Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2015.29.33
Gift of New Zealand Olympic Committee
Date
Circa 1950
Associated Notes
Queen's Baton : 1950 British Empire Games (BEG) Auckland
1950 British Empire Games was held in Auckland, at Eden Park, Auckland Town Hall, Newmarket Olympic Pool and Western Springs, with rowing at Lake Karapiro.
The British Empire Games & Commonwealth Games each made significant contributions to the social and cultural history of Auckland City and region.
Associated Event
1950 British Empire Games; Feb 1950; Auckland/New Zealand
Associated Place
Associated Date
1950
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Last Update
15 May 2023
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