Illustrated London News 1886 vol.88 page 292

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TitleIllustrated London News 1886 vol.88 page 292DescriptionChristchurch, the former capital of Canterbury Province in New Zealand, has unveiled a public statue honouring William Sefton Moorhouse, the province’s influential former Superintendent. Moorhouse, remembered especially for constructing the Lyttelton–Christchurch railway and its major tunnel, played a key role in the region’s early development. The bronze statue, created by G. A. Lawson, was unveiled by Governor Sir William Jervois, with speeches highlighting Moorhouse’s contributions. Another statue in the city commemorates J. R. Godley, a founder of the Canterbury settlement.
Illustration of the statue on page 295.Year1886Volume88Page Number292FormatNewspaper article

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Subject (keywords)New Zealand -- Politics and government -- HistoryMoorhouse, William Sefton, c.1825-1881Christchurch (N.Z.) -- HistoryPart of Newspaper CollectionIllustrated London News: New Zealand Content 1842-1902PlacesChristchurchOther Item(s)Illustrated London News 1886 vol.88 page 295

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Illustrated London News 1886 vol.88 page 292