5000 Poppies Project

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DescriptionAs part of the 2015 Anzac Commemoration, the 5000 Poppies Project aimed to create a wall of more than 5000 poppies as a visual tribute to New Zealand servicemen and women.
This goal was far exceeded with well over 26,000 poppies contributed by the start of March 2015.

Locally the Aoraki Embroiderers' Guild made a poppy wall for South Canterbury Museum and a coat of arms for Timaru Library.Date2015SubjectWarAssociations and Clubs

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CollectionLibrary History CollectionOrganisationTimaru District LibrariesAoraki Embroiderers' GuildEventAnzac Day

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