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New Zealand monument unveiled - Mesen - 07/06/2017
After the end of the New Zealand ceremony at Messines Ridge Cemetery, a new New Zealand monument was unveiled. It is situated just aside the Samuel Frickleton memorial before the church of Messines. The new monument is a token of the strong bonds between New Zealand and Messines.

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Addresses by the New Zealand Ambassador,

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the Governor-General of New Zealand,

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and mayor Sandy Evrard.

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Unveiling of the new monument.

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Blessing.

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Afterwards a breakfast was offered in the church of Messines.

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