Moving the Queen Victoria Statue

8 March 1989

Moving the Queen Victoria Statue

8 March 1989

Ned Moir and John Gilmour of Slade Engineering returning the Queen Victoria Statue to Victoria Square after it was removed whilst redevelopment works were taking place.

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Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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