100 years 1850 - 1950

1950

100 years 1850 - 1950

1950

Centennial of Canterbury celebrated in the St Bede's College grounds. School children forming the dates (1850 and 1950) and cross. Some may also be taking their first communion as white dresses and veils on the girls. Note the open paddocks on the west side of Main North Road.

Area: North West / Papanui

Source: Entry in the 2008 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-HW08-IMG-FE115

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