Clergy from the Canterbury Hebrew Congregation standing outside the Synagogue on Gloucester Street following the 100th anniversary commemorative service. Clergy, from left, Rabbi A. Astor (Auckland), Rev H. Kustanowicz (Wellington), Rev J. Weiman (Christchurch), Mr B. C. Boulton (president of the Congregation) and his wife Mrs Boulton. 12 August 1963.
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