History of city Paraparaumu, Wellington in photos
A small historical reference
Geography:
Date of foundation:
History:
Population: 25 263
Sights:
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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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Photos posted on the website in accordance with Article 7, paragraph 1 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of 9 September 1886, the term of protection which is fifty years after the author's death.
After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.