Paekākāriki Remembers the Marines
Paekākāriki Remembers the Marines
On Saturday 30th October and Sunday 31st October @ St Peters Village Hall.
Come along and view displays and photos showing the Wellington area in the 1940s.
Open 11am – 4 pm
Saturday will also have 3 presentations
1. 2 pm Birnie Duthie. The talk briefly describes Kiribati and outlines the distinct '5 Worlds' experienced by the VSA volunteers ranging from: our workplace; the islet of Betio; the atoll of Tarawa; the wider lens of Kiribati; and finally the geopolitical situation.
2. 2-45pm Peter Carter will give a talk about his grandfather who was the Commander of the marines in Camp Paekakariki – Col Cornelius P. Van Ness
3. 3-30pm Larry Keim will speak on the importance of the Marines’ role in Kapiti’s history as he is currently Chairman of the New Zealand American Association and a member of the Kapiti United States Marines Trust.
Also visit Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackay’s Crossing
11am to 3pm, View films and displays in Ramaroa Park Centre. View US Marines Memorial.
See how Marines lived in a restored camp hut.
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Waikanae Gymnastic Club
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Enrolment day Wednesday, Feb 11, 3:30-5 at Waikanae Memorial Hall.
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