1950's view of the Cenotaph at Auckland War Memorial Museum
Another recent purchase is this postcard of the Cenotaph at Auckland War Memorial Museum. I love it! The view is quite different these days because from the level this was snapped at, the trees now block the vista. This is evidenced in the second photo which I took on 21 April 2012 at the 24th Battalion Beat Retreat . Note the fabulous old vehicle in the background - no doubt it wasn't old then! Now where the car is there is a gun from the HMS New Zealand instead. Circa 1955 view of the Cenotaph - click picture for larger view Similar view at the 24th Battalion Beat Retreat - click picture to go to beat retreat set Written on the reverse is: 23rd Nov. 1955 Dear Jean Well here I am in Auckland. Had a most enjoyable trip up. My brother arrives here sometime this afternoon. In the meantime a friend is calling for me here & we are going out to lunch together. Love to your Mum & Dad....