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Arthur's Pass - Mount Cassidy (1)

Arthur's Pass - Mount Cassidy (1)

A fantastic close up view of Mount Cassidy.

In the mid - 1800s, shepherds searching for grazing land beyond the Canterbury Plains were the first Europeans to explore the mountain wilderness of Arthur's Pass National Park. Yet long before this time, Maori travellers and traders had crossed the Southern Alps via the then un-named Arthur's Pass. It was the lure of gold however that would be the driving force that shaped the regions destiny.

Tags:
Arthur's Pass Arthur's Pass National Park Mount Cassidy Shepherds Maori Gold Canterbury Plains
Albums:
South Island Black and White Canterbury
Messages:

Below you will find the message written on the back of the postcard. In the event we have duplicates of the same postcard, multiple messages may be found below.

Message
Addressed To:
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Address:
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Message:
8.1.1964 You will note from the information overleaf that I am not the first person of Irish blood to set foot here! At present I am on the West Coast of the South Island and tackling (in a modest way of course!) the magnificent and awe-inspiring glaciers. It's all a glorious & refreshing experience & the turmoil of the metropolis seems (and is, of course!) far, far away. I finish my tour of the South Island this week & should then return to Wellington & subsequently to Auckland. I'm enjoying every minute. Regards to all
Signed:
Mollie Doboven
Dated:
8.1.64
Posted:
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Postcard Details:
Date Taken:
None Shown
Location:
Arthur's Pass
Province:
Canterbury
Country:
New Zealand
Publisher:
Gladys Goodall
Photographer:
Gladys Goodall
Photographers Card ID:
806