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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

Australian architects in Cashel Mall

Terese Banks of the Christchurch Trade and Industry Department with visiting Australian architects Michael Dysart, David Jackson and Kevin Rice in Cashel Mall near the Triangle Centre.

Date 1983-10-18
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Units at Maryville Courts

The first three units of Maryville Courts village, a retirement centre built by the Catholic Church at 155 Salisbury Street on the corner with Manchester Street.

Date 1983-11-16
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Reporters with bomb disposal robot

Reporters asking an army bomb disposal expert about the robot used to remove Second World War shells found in Derwent Street, Bryndwr. One of the shells was found in a resident's garage whilst they...

Date 1983-09-13
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Bomb disposal crater

Two boys examine a crater caused by a bomb disposal blast at Derwent Reserve just off Derwent Street in Bryndwr. A bomb disposal unit was used to remove Second World War shells found in a resident's...

Date 1983-09-13
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Ashley Bridge explosion

The remains of a disused Lees Valley bridge over the Ashley River after it was blown up with gelignite and electric detonators. It was suspected that local ancharists caused the blast as anarchist...

Date 1983-03-12
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Mock mushroom cloud for peace festival

Test of a mock mushroom cloud explosion by Anthony Lealand of Lucifer Fireworks Co at West Melton shooting range. The cloud will be part of a display at the peace festival in Christchurch.

Date 1983-03-03
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Mushroom cloud and fireball test explosion

Test of a mock mushroom cloud explosion by Anthony Lealand of Lucifer Fireworks Co at West Melton shooting range. The cloud will be part of a display at the peace festival in Christchurch.

Date 1983-03-03
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Neil Dawson sculpture

Sculpture by Neil Dawson used as part of street theatre in Christchurch.

Date 1983-06-18
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Chinese miner's dwelling

The remains of a dwelling used by Chinese miners in Cromwell Gorge which has been excavated as part of a programme led by Neville Ritchie ahead of the area being flooded by Lake Dunstan as part of the...

Date 1983-08-13
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Dr Neville Ritchie and Clutha River

Archaeologist, Neville Ritchie, next to the Clutha River and a marker which shows by how much the river will rise when the area floods to form Lake Dunstan as part of the Clyde Dam project. In the...

Date 1983-08-13
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Restored Chinese miner's dwelling

A fully restored dwelling of a Chinese miner at Cromwell beside the Kawarau River. The dwelling will be flooded by Lake Dunstan as part of the Clyde Dam project.

Date 1983-08-13
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Former Normal School building

The former Normal School building on the corner of Kilmore and Montreal streets shortly prior to conversion into Cranmer Courts apartments.

Date 1983-02-25
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Greenpeace protesters

Greenpeace protesters, Marie Chapman and Knorrie McFarlane, on the mooring lines of the Japanese ship, Hakurei Maru, in Lyttelton which was bound for the Antarctic. The pair are protesting against the...

Date 1983-01-15
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Garage sale at King Edward Barracks

View across King Edward Barracks down to packed stalls with goods for sale and customers browsing at a garage sale organised by Christchurch West Jaycees and Radio Avon.

Date 1983-04-18
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Antique flintlock pistols

Peter Webb, managing director for Webbs, with Queen Anne flintlock pistols for auction, outside the Arts Centre.

Date 1983-03-10
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Aqua bikes on display at Canterbury Court

Scott Rogers demonstrates the use of an aquabike on display at the boat show in Canterbury Court.

Date 1983-09-26
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

Northlands shopping centre competition

A crowd of 25,000 people gathered for a competition in the carpark at Northlands Shopping Centre. The winning ticket was drawn and army staff were tasked with spotting the winner amongst the crowds.

Date 1983-11-05
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs

House competition winners

Charmaine and Mike Tierney with the presentation key to the house they won as part of a Northlands Shopping Centre competition. They held the winning ticket out of 25,000 people gathered outside the...

Date 1983-11-05
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Collection 1983 Christchurch Star photographs