Republic of Whangamomona
Production date
1992
1990-1999
Description
Republic Day was first celebrated in the town of Whangamomona in 1989 as a result of regional authority boundary changes. Passports were issued to those attending. A train brought visitors from Auckland and others drove the Scenic highway. Festivities included gumboot throwing, possum skinning etc.
Object detail
1990-1999
Folder
1. A Republic of Whangamomona passport issued to Ronald Edward Lambert on Republic Day, 15th Feb 1992
2. Rebublic of Whangamomona passport issued on Republic Day, 15 January 2005.
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