In 1955, 15-year old Valerie White of Napier headed to Barcelona, Spain, to represent New Zealand at the international roller skating championships. This was the first year New Zealand roller skaters had competed internationally. Watch Valerie as she glides around a rink in front of a crowd, including her adoring mother and grandmother, at Napier's Marine Parade in her home town.
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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
Reference:
Pictorial Parade 38. National Film Unit, 1955
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