Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn authorising the New Zealand Army to have the freedom of the streets of Greymouth PHOTO ALBUM

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DescriptionOLD CUSTOM.
GRANTING FREEDOM OF CITY.
GREYMOUTH--2004.
The Charter parade refers to the right to march through the streets with drums beating, colours unfurled, swords drawn and bayonets fixed.
In modern times the granting of the freedom of a city is a means whereby the civic authority can express a close relationship with the army regiment.
PHOTOS--Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn authorising the New Zealand Army to have the freedom of the streets of Greymouth. 2004.---Mayor Tony Kokshoorn with Eric Batchelor DCM and Bar, New Zealand's most decorated living soldier, after the death of Captain Charles Upham, VC and Bar.Date of Photo2004Map^[1]ContributorTony Kokshoorn

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Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn authorising the New Zealand Army to have the freedom of the streets of Greymouth *PHOTO ALBUM*

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Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn authorising the New Zealand Army to have the freedom of the streets of Greymouth PHOTO ALBUM