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John Arnold

_The Evening Post_, 10 May 1924:
CAPPING CEREMONY
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
DECOROUS PROCEEDINGS
PROGRESS OF INSTITUTION
The graduation or “Capping” ceremony of Victoria University College—an annual event—took place in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of students and friends, and the group of graduates, with their hoods, on the platform under the decorations left from the Navy League ball made a very pretty picture.
The chair was taken by Mr. Clement Watson, of the College Council, who referred cordially to the attainment of the 25th anniversary of the college… the number of students now exceeded 800, and was still increasing.… and the time had come to consider the establishment of day classes. Most of the students had to work at present.…
The Vice-Chancellor of the New Zealand University, Professor J. Rankine Brown, congratulated the graduates… He hoped that the graduates of the year—
Here the students popped a number of paper bags and sang the song about “John Brown’s Body.”
The Vice-Chancellor concluded.
…
The following is the list of graduates:…
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/news

(Accompanying photo from the next year).

Black-and-white photo montage: Capping Day Procession in Wellington, on May 29: Students of Victoria College Hold a Merry Carnival. 1925. Photographer, E. T. Robson. Extended caption: Freed from the strain of study, the students entered with zest into the capping-day procession through the principal streets of Wellington. From 11 o’clock onwards they had charge of the city, and they thoroughly enjoyed their gambols. 1. A prediction for 1930. 2. Rivals for the “All Blacks.” 3. A humorous version of the contest between Gloaming and The Hawk. 4. The “vice-regal” car. 5. Huge crowds listening to the speeches in Post Office Square. 6. An “auction sale” on wheels. 7. The procession in Lambton Quay. Citation: Supplement to the Auckland Weekly News, 4 June 1925, p. 43. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19250604-43-01. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/243874
#OnThisDay#OTD#PapersPast
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Sam Nabi

Attn writers and artists in #Waterloo #Wellington #Guelph #Kitchener #Cbridge — im teaming up with Textile Magazine to curate a collection of pieces on the topic of “New Hypermedia: Subverting Big Tech”.

How can we reimagine the web as a medium for creative by using the tools of surveillance capitalism in new and subversive ways?

More info here, including a link to join an office hours drop-in session this Friday May 9: textilekw.ca/news/new-hypermed

#AmWriting#Zine#Literature
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Lin Nah

Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham arrested for failing to stop for police AND car impounded for 6 months nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-m

Guess he'll be using public transport and active travel modes during his campaign

Graham Bloxham is due to appear in court later this month. Photo / supplied.
NZ Herald · Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham arrested for failing to stop for policeBy Ethan Manera
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