Peace celebration illuminations in Christchurch

A view of Cathedral Square, Christchurch, on the night of 19 July 1919. Arches built for the peace celebrations are lit up brightly, and other illuminations can be seen beyond them.

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1919 peace celebrations

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peace celebrations

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PA1-o-1395-47-1
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'Peace celebration illuminations in Christchurch', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/peace-celebration-illuminations-christchurch, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 27-Aug-2014

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