Corsair Bay, Labour Day

26/10/53

Labour Day 1953. It's too cold for swimming that's why we are wearing our coats. It was a family ritual that we started our beach visits between Labour Day and Easter regardless of the weather.

Area: South East / Lyttelton

Source: Entry in the 2008 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-HWC08-LYT-035

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