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Haurongo: Freyberg, Bernard Cyril

Freyberg speaking at his farewell as governor-general, 1952

Audio file

Hear Bernard Freyberg speaking at a parliamentary farewell to him as governor-general, on 13 August 1952. He tells an anecdote about wartime rations, and refers to New Zealand as 'the best country in the world'. (2 min 25 sec)

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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: T4849

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Ian McGibbon. 'Freyberg, Bernard Cyril', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2000, whakahou August 2025. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/16/freyberg-speaking-at-his-farewell-as-governor-general-1952 (accessed 4 June 2026).