History of city Paraparaumu, Wellington in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: History: Population: 25 263 Sights: Aerial view of Paraparaumu, 5 May 1953 Aerial view of Paraparaumu, 25 Oct 1956 Air traffic control tower, Paraparaumu airport, 26 Apr 1948 Block of shops, 13 Dec 1956 Block of shops, 13 Dec 1956 Bowling club, 1956 Bowling club, 22 Dec 1956 Contestants, Bathing Beauty Contest, Paraparaumu Beach, 29 Dec 1958 Contestants and spectators, Bathing Beauty Contest, Paraparaumu Beach, 1958 Exterior of Hotel Paraparaumu, 1955 Fire Station, Kapiti Road, 13 Aug 1958 Float, Beach Queen, with Greek arches and Greek maidens, Paraparaumu Carnival, 26 Dec 1958 Float, Waikanae, oyster shell with maidens, Paraparaumu Carnival, 26 Dec 1958 Maternity hospital, front entrance, 1958 Paraparaumu Beach, 21 Mar 1956 Railway Station, circa 1900's Railway Station, circa 1910 Restaurant, 30 Dec 1957 Shopping area, Main Road, 1959 Shopping area, Main Road, 1959 Shops Paraparaumu Beach, 30 Dec 1957 Statue of The Virgin Mary, 1958 Tutanekai Street, 1959 Wheelbarrow racing down, Paraparaumu Beach, 1955

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