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Illustrated London news :Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, ...
Date: 1863 - 1864
By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Kelly, Richard Seymour, -1873
Reference: PUBL-0033-1864-241
Description: Shows an event that occurred on 1 December 1863, the opening of the first section of the railway line between Christchurch and Lyttelton at Ferrymead, Heathcote. The event, watched by large crowds of people on both sides of the line, shows a small steam train on the left and buildings decked with flags on the far side of the railway line. The accompanying text (p. 237) describes the scene and mentions 'The sketch by Mr R. Kelly' Engraved by R. S. Kelly Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 102 x 230 mm.
Illustrated London news :Cutting the first turf of the railway at Christchurch, Canterb...
Date: 1864 - 1865
By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)
Reference: PUBL-0033-1865-01
Description: A crowd of people around a large flag, watching a woman pushing a wheelbarrow holding a spade, along a line marked by a small fence. Troops (or the Constabulary) are standing in line to the left, with the Port Hills behind. Shows the start of the Christchurch to Dunedin line Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving,