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Underground caves built by New Zealand Tunnelling Coy., and named after well known N.Z. towns.

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  • Description

    View into the entrance of a low tunnel constructed from by wooden beams and tree trunks. The sign above the entrance reads Christchurch.

  • Other Id

    71720 (Presto content ID)

    PH-ALB-420 (Reference Number)

    H1210 (Photographer's number)

    70700 (DBTextworks system ID)

  • Department

    Photography

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