Story: Beach culture

Donkey Rides, Sumner Beach (3rd of 3)

Donkey Rides, Sumner Beach

A common commercial entertainment at the beach was donkey rides. These well-dressed youngsters are taking a ride at Sumner near Christchurch, in 1905.

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Reference: PhotoCD 5, IMG0019

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Jock Phillips, 'Beach culture - Beach recreation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/9111/donkey-rides-sumner-beach (accessed 6 May 2024)

Story by Jock Phillips, published 12 Jun 2006