River carnival on the Avon River

1941 to 1942

River carnival on the Avon River

1941 to 1942

People watching Santa Claus during a Christmas river carnival on the Avon River, by the Avon Rowing Club.

Photographer was the contributors father.

Creator: Norman Williams

Area: East / Wainoni

Contributor: Joan Swift

Source: Entry in the 2022 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH22-235

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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