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Penguins in the snow

Kim Collier with taxidermied penguins on the Avon River bank in the snow. They normally occupy glass cases at the DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) Antarctic division.

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Collection 1976 Christchurch Star photographs

St John Ambulance Cadet competitions

Cadets taking part in an annual competition at the St John Ambulance headquarters on Peterborough Street. Pictured is the "patient" A. Malaquin being treated by, from left, B. Chidgey, R. Spence and C...

Date 1965-04-24
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Collection 1960 - 1964 Christchurch Star photographs

Simulated disaster at Limes Hospital

A St John Ambulance member tends to a "victim" with a broken leg in a simulated disaster amongst the ruins of Limes Hospital. Done under emergency lighting as part of a civil defence training exercise...

Date 1985-08-05
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Collection 1965 - 1969 Christchurch Star photographs

Simulated disaster at Limes Hospital

A St John Ambulance member tends to a "victim" in a simulated disaster amongst the ruins of Limes Hospital. Done under emergency lighting as part of a civil defence training exercise.

Date 1985-08-05
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1965 - 1969 Christchurch Star photographs

Simulated drunk-driving accident

A simulated vehicle collision with a motorcycle and "victims" set up by Lincoln High School students as part of a drunk-driving awareness campaign by members of the Students Against Drunk Driving...

Date 1989-09-03
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Collection 1989 Christchurch Star photographs

Disaster rescue exercise at National Bank

Staff at the Hereford Street branch of National Bank participating in a disaster rescue exercise with the Red Cross Emergency Relief Team. The "victim" on the stretcher is Rodd Hutton, the bank's...

Date 1989-09-11
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1989 Christchurch Star photographs

Testing a tractor

View of a tractor driving along a ridge in a field as part of testing.

Date 1960-05-17
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1960 - 1964 Christchurch Star photographs

Demonstration of tractor safety

A model of a tractor being used as part of a demonstration of tractor safety to a group of students.

Date 1960-05-17
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1960 - 1964 Christchurch Star photographs

Children at the Inter Country Adoption Support Group

Adopted children from Romania at the Inter Country Adoption Support Group. Pictured are, from left, Andrew, Laura, Natasha, Juliana and Razvan.

Date 1990-11-22
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1990 Christchurch Star photographs

Nonagenarians' tea party

Eileen McDavitt, 95, (left) and Rose McCloy, 95, celebrating at the Nonagenarians' tea party hosted by the Pegasus branch of the Lioness' Club.

Date 1990-04-20
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Collection 1990 Christchurch Star photographs

Reminisces programme at Riverside Rest Home

Students of St Paul's School, from left, Shelley Parker, Phillipa Holt and Judith de Rouw participating in a reminiscences programme with Mrs Ethel Caukwell, a resident at Riverside Rest Home in...

Date 1988-07-28
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Collection 1988 Christchurch Star photographs

Jessie Haworth of the Sing-Alongs

Jessie Haworth of the Sing-Alongs about to cut the cake to celebrate the 200th programme in the Salvation Army Citadel. Pictured with her is Ray Lewis, the originator of the Christchurch Sing-Alongs...

Date 1984-10-02
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Collection 1984 Christchurch Star photographs

Excursion to Horizon Restaurant

Henrietta Canning (left) and Jean McGregor on one of The Star excursions for the elderly at the Horizon Restaurant at Christchurch Airport.

Date 1980-12-19
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Collection 1980 Christchurch Star photographs

Painting the Senior Citizens Hall

Stephen Flanagan (bottom), Mrs May Evans, the branch president and Allen Horrell painting the interior of the Christchurch Senior Citizens Hall on Cashel Street.

Date 1984-08-27
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Collection 1984 Christchurch Star photographs

Bella McElligott's 100th birthday

Air New Zealand hostess, Sally Beaumont, presents flowers to Bella McElligott, on her flight to the West Coast to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Date 1983-12-10
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Bella McElligott on her 99th birthday

Bella McElligott, celebrating her 99th birthday, with her life membership to the Labour Party and a photograph of herself when she met Norman Kirk on her 90th birthday.

Date 1982-11-29
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Collection 1982 Christchurch Star photographs

Mabel Thomas, aged 100

Mabel Thomas, aged 100, in her home on Geraldine Street, Edgeware.

Date 1981-05-16
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1981 Christchurch Star photographs

Mabel Thomas as a young woman

Mabel Thomas, now aged 100, as a younger woman, pictured at extreme right front.

Date 1981-05-16
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1981 Christchurch Star photographs

Jack McLean visiting Christchurch

Jack McLean, aged 97, arriving in Christchurch on an Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to visit relatives in Christchurch. His wheelchair is being pushed by cabin attendant Ann Proctor.

Date 1981-02-20
Format Photograph
Resource Type Image
Collection 1981 Christchurch Star photographs