Portraits and scenes around Christchurch

1936

Page 44 of photograph album. Portraits, Victoria Park, and sailing vessel on the estuary.

[Top left] A view of Victoria Park and the domed pavilion. Caption: In Victoria Park 1936.

[Top centre] Arnold Walsh holding a pigeon in his hand, standing outside the dovecote. Caption: Arnie & his pidgeons 1936.

[Top right] Sailing boat, Friendship, at anchor in the estuary. Caption: 'Friendship' in estuary 1936.

[Bottom left] Portrait of Cliff Overton. Caption: Cliff Overton 1936.

[Bottom centre] Portrait of Muriel, standing in a garden. Caption: Muriel 1936.

[Bottom right] Portrait of Muriel, standing outside the Walsh family home in Vogel Street. Caption: Muriel again 1936.

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-PH25-2045

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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