Long distance coal carrying record attempt

10 November 1977

Long distance coal carrying record attempt

10 November 1977

Christchurch Stonemason, John Hill, carrying a sack of coal and walking along Cranford Street during an attempt to break the world long distance coal carrying record. John is accompanied by a piper and a car with a sign promoting the record attempt.

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Area: North / Mairehau

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-01984A

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