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1. [50th jubilee of the Benvenue wreck, Timaru]

   Crowds assembled at the Benvenue Wreck Memorial, Timaru, for the 50th jubilee of the event in May 1932. The crowd appears to be being addressed by dignitaries from on the lifeboat 'Alexandra'. Handwritten on verso "14th May Jubilee 1932"

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2. Benvenue and City of Perth shipwreck Jubilee, 1932

   The large crowd assembled in front of the lifeboat Alexandra at the Benvenue Memorial (out of shot) in Sophia Street, Timaru, for the 50th anniversary of the Benvenue and City of Perth shipwreck in 1932. Past members of the crew feature prominently seated on the lifeboat. Handwritten on verso are two notes reading: "Timaru May 14 1932. Jubilee" and (incorrectly) "Taken at 1909 Jubilee".

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3. [Memorial service, 50th anniversary of the Benvenue wreck, 1932]

   Crowds assembled around the Benvenue Memorial, in Sophia Street Timaru, for a service commemorating the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Benvenue, dated 14th May 1932. In the left background both the lifeboat Alexandra and the rocket launcher, as well as surviving veterans, are visible.

   Record Type: Photo