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Rugby Match, First XV, 1929.

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Reference NumberL-1-1-4-25-6.1Date18 May 1929Description

Three year old Roger Peren, son of Professor Geoffrey Peren, kicks off the first rugby game played by a junior grade team from Massey Agricultural College at the Showgrounds in Palmerston North. The game was lost to High School Old Boys, with a score of 23-3.

Seen here in the foreground, from left: J.R. Cossill, Professor Peren, Roger Peren and C.P. McMeekan. The shed in the background burnt down in later years 1939-1945.

ContributorMassey University ArchivesCollectionMassey University Archives Photograph Collection

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FormatPhotograph - PrintDimensions20.4 cm x 14.98 cm Last edited by: Joel Wood

Image colourBlack and whiteMaterialPhotographic paper Last edited by: Joel Wood

Inscriptions or MarkingsHandwritten on verso: The first kick-off 1929

At the Showgrounds
The shed was burned down during World War 2

Prof Peren, Roger Peren, CP McMeekan Last edited by: Joel Wood

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LocationPalmerston North, New ZealandOrganisationMassey Agricultural CollegeSubjectMassey University Rugby Football ClubMURFCEvent - RugbyPeople - Student Sports Teams

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