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Poppies to adorn street signs in Whangamata

3 May, 2021 11:16 A Bay of Plenty Times By: Don Mackay HMS Philomel, later HMNZS Philomel, was a Pearl-class cruiser. According to New Zealand RSA history, HMS Philomel was New Zealand’s first warship. Permanent poppy street signs have been installed in Whangamata, further highlighting the connection between the town’s street names and Royal New Zealand Navy vessels. Poppy icons wereContinue reading “Poppies to adorn street signs in Whangamata”