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Aerial view of Riccarton

Aerial view of Riccarton

c.1960s

Aerial view of Riccarton showing Riccarton Road and railwayline.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: West / Riccarton

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-StarP-03849A

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

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