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File:Free public library and art gallery, Wellesley Street East, Auckland. Ceremony of opening the library at half-past two, Saturday, March 26, 1887. (Printed by) Star Office, Auckland. (21093152520).jpg

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English: A programme of music and speeches for the opening of the free public library in Wellesley Street Auckland. The front cover shows an illustration of the building with text and an ornate border. Speeches were by the Mayor His Worship A Devore, Sir George Grey, Thomas Peacock, J M Clark, W R Waddel, Sir George Maurice O'Rorke, and the music conductor was Herr Carl Schmitt. Inside is a portrait of Sir George Grey, and the back cover shows the words of "God save the King" and a pot of lilies.

Quantity: 1 colour art print(s).
Physical Description: Lithograph, two colours, on folded programme 260 x 207 mm.
Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2003.

Auckland star (Newspaper. 1887-1991). Free public library and art gallery, Wellesley Street East, Auckland. Ceremony of opening the library at half-past two, Saturday, March 26, 1887. [Printed by] Star Office, Auckland.. Ref: Eph-B-LIBRARY-1887-01. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. natlib.govt.nz/records/23034087
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