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Christmas Greetings to the Men of Canterbury, N.Z.

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    Greeting card that accompanied a parcel that was sent to soldiers serving at the Western Front. Recto: "Christmas Greetings to the Men of Canterbury, N.Z. Fighting for the Empire.". Features an excerpt from Shakespeare. Inside: Message reads "All good Wishes: and very kindly greetings from New Zealand. You are always in our thoughts. Annette Liverpool". Opposite is a black and white image of the Avon River, Christchurch.

  • Place
    Christchurch/Canterbury/New Zealand
  • Other Id

    16620 (Presto content ID)

    EPH-W1-2-23 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Ephemera

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