The River Avon, Christchurch, N.Z.

circa 1909

Postcard of the Avon River, circa 1909 Postcards were a form of communication. Alice was writing to her mother in Belfast (North Canterbury) telling her to make sure her sister, Nell came down to Christchurch for the outings. This view of Avon River shows an island in the middle.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

Contributor: Merle Conaghan

Source: Entry in the 2014 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH14-138

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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The River Avon, Christchurch, N.Z.

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