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Canterbury show, 1901

Canterbury show, 1901

By the early 1900s, farming was becoming more mechanised. Agricultural shows, such as this one in Christchurch, had extensive displays of agricultural implements. These stands have discs (centre) and ploughs (right).

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Christchurch City Libraries
Reference: Photo CD 5 IMG0015

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Jock Phillips. 'Shows and field days', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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