Elephant race near Papanui Shopping Centre

6 December 1966

Elephant race along a main street near Papanui Shopping Centre during a fundraiser for intellectually disabled children. The riders are Mrs Valerie Young (leading), followed by Mr Martin Hobby a Waimairi County councillor and Mr Colin Curragh president of the Canterbury Intellectually Handicapped Children's Society. Mrs Valerie Young goes on to win the race.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: North West / Papanui

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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