Ranfurly Shield Return, Group

Production date
1963
 Description
Large group of people in front of the War Memorial Library and Museum in New Plymouth with the Ranfurly Shield at the top of the steps. Taranaki was celebrating after regaining the rugby prize by beating Wellington 17–3 at Athletic Park. The team's mascot Ferdie is sitting near the shield.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Photographer
Production date
1963
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/New Plymouth
Production period
1960s
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Classification
Photograph/Original Art/Art Object
Collection
Swainson/Woods Collection
Credit line
'Swainson/Woods Collection, Puke Ariki and District Libraries'
Accession number
WD.016955
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Black and White Sheet Film
Black and White Negative
Photographic Negative

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This scene is from 1963 when Taranaki regained the Ranfurly Shield, ending Wellington’s week-long tenure with a comfortable 17–3 win at Athletic Park. The team's mascot Ferdie is sitting near the shield. Taranaki lost 16–11 to Auckland in their last defence in 1965 and would not taste shield success again until 1996. See https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/regional-rugby/taranaki

- Andrew posted 4 years ago.

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