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Regatta Day, 1920s

Regatta Day, 1920s

From the 19th century, the Canterbury Rowing Club’s regattas on the Avon were one of the major sporting and social events of the year.

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Reference: PhotoCD 12, IMG0030

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John Wilson, 'Canterbury places - Central Christchurch', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/10214/regatta-day-1920s (accessed 19 March 2024)

Story by John Wilson, reviewed & revised 6 Jul 2015, updated 17 Aug 2015