Pictorial Parade No. 8 - New Zealand Celebrates Coronation

The Cathedral Bells ring out in Christchurch as New Zealand celebrates the coronation of Elizabeth II. Inside the cathedral and in other places of worship, like the chapel at Longbeach Estate (near Ashburton) and the picturesque St James church at the foot of Franz Josef Glacier, the faithful give thanks (including pioneering mountain guides Peter and Alex Graham). Outside, the day is marked by processions and military parades in the main centres (filmed on 2 June 1953). In Wellington Governor General Sir Willoughby Norrie commands "God Save the Queen!"

The bells ring out; the highest hopes are fulfilled, from all New Zealand rise thanks for the coronation of the Queen.

– Narrator

Key Cast & Crew

Frank Chilton

Director, Writer

James Harris

Editor

Briton Chadwick

Narrator

Don Oakley

Camera

Derek Wright

Camera