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Guns around Hawkes Bay
On this page: Dannevirke | Napier | Waipawa | Waipukurau |
Dannevirke
 The Dannevirke Services and Citizens Club has a naval anti-aircraft gun outside its premises in Queen Street.NapierPictured with Jim Gilberd. See also Artillery in Napier Waipawa The War Memorial on the corner of State Highway 2 and Waverly St contains a 105-mm German field gun of 1913 vintage. It was captured by New Zealand units of 1 NZEF during World War 1. In 1981 it was restored and presented to the Waipawa community on Anzac Day 1982.
Waipukurau A well-preserved naval anti-aircraft gun stands outside the Waipukurau and Districts RSA and Club in Ruataniwha Street. The Club has a splendid collection of badges, medals and memorabilia and extends a warm welcome to all RSA members.
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