River and landscape scenes

Possibly 1934 to possibly 1935

River and landscape scenes

Possibly 1934 to possibly 1935

Page 2 of photograph album. Views of various Canterbury rivers and gorges.

[Top left] Looking down on the Waimakariri River and gorge. Caption: Waimakariri Gorge.

[Top centre] View over the Bealey River. A snow-capped mountain range is visible in the background. Caption: Bealey River.

[Top right] Bridal Falls in the Otira Gorge. Caption: Bridal Galls Otira Gorge.

[Bottom left] The upper section of the Rangitata River flowing across the Canterbury Plains. Caption: Rangitata River Upper.

[Bottom right] The lower section of the Rangitata River flowing across the Canterbury Plains. Caption: Rangitata River Lower.

Contributors note: "The photographs in the album were taken by my father, Edward (Eddie) Walsh."

Creator: Eddie Walsh

Contributor: Walsh Family

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2003

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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