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Illustrated London news :Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province. [1 December, 1863] London, 1864
- 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.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Wood engravings, Albums, Wood engraving, 102 x 230 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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