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The spread of suburbia (2nd of 2)

The spread of suburbia

Set on generous sections where sheep and cattle once grazed open pastures, St Heliers’ single-family homes are typical of the more affluent New Zealand suburbs.

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John Wilson, 'Society - Where New Zealanders live', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/2496/the-spread-of-suburbia (accessed 19 March 2024)

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