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Christchurch - Garden City of New Zealand
Short Film (Full Length) – 1952
When spring comes to Canterbury, daffodils bloom gay and golden in the woodland of Hagley Park.– From the narration
This is a city of cycles … there are thousands of them. And only Copenhagen is said to boast more bicycles.– From the narration
Beyond the cathedrals and the churches are the homes and gardens of the people. Christchurch is a city where even factories have their gardens. And whether homes are large or small there is always room for flowers.– From the narration
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