New Zealand - Christchurch
- Cathedral Square
- Street Scene
- Trams
- 1930’s
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Christchurch
- The largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
- The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula.
- The urban area is home to 377,200 residents
- The territorial authority has 385,500 people
- The second-most populous city in New Zealand after Auckland
- The Avon River flows through the centre of the city
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The Bridge of Remembrance
- One of two main war memorials in Christchurch
- Dedicated to those who died in World War I, and serves as a memorial for those who participated in two World Wars as well as subsequent conflicts in Borneo, Korea, Malaya, and Vietnam
- Owned by Christchurch City Council
- Located on the Cashel Street Bridge at the head of City Mall
- Repaired and strengthened following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake
- Reopened with a rededication ceremony held on Anzac Day in 2016
Reference: Wikipedia
Video: Christchurch Garden City of New Zealand (1952)
This promotional travelogue, made by the National FIlm Unit for the Christchurch City Council, shows off the city and its environs.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8PVvm71DPk