Sir Arthur Porritt's state visit to the Cook Islands, and Samoa

Date
August 1972
Reference
PA12-8290
Description

State visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa.

The Governor and his party travelled on HMNZS Waikato, and the tour began in Rarotonga.

From Aitutaki the Waikato called at Palmerston Atoll, and from there sailed to Samoa on its way to the northern Cook Islands. It called into Pago Pago, American Samoa, before going on to Apia.

Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.

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Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs
Format
24 colour original transparency/ies, Transparencies
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Unidentified Palmerston Island residents with visiting dignitaries, during Sir Arthur P...

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-66

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Unidentified children dancing at welcoming ceremony during Sir Arthur Porritt's state v...

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-63

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Group of unidentified children dancing at a ceremony during Sir Arthur Porritt's state ...

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-64

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Signage on Palmerston Island, Cook Islands

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-60

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Welcoming ceremony on Palmerston Island, showing dignitaries and community members asse...

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-61

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Feast on Palmerston Island, during Sir Arthur Porritt's state visit

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-62

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Shows group of unidentified men, probably dignitaries [including Sir Arthur Porritt, at far end?] and crew from HMNZS Waikato, seated at a table during a feast. They are being attended to by Palmerston Island women. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Group of unidentified child dancers, with drummers, at a welcoming ceremony during Sir ...

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-65

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide

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Two unidentified women walking on a path marked by palm fronds, during Sir Arthur Porri...

Date: August 1972

From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 :Photographs

Reference: PA12-8290-68

Description: Colour transparency slide taken by an unidentified photographer, during a state visit of Sir Arthur Porritt, Governor General of New Zealand, to the Cook Islands and Samoa in August 1972. Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies slides. Physical Description: 35mm slide