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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1982
Page
19
Marie Gunshannon Guest recalls a day at the track in Venice Florida where 41 000 people crowded the grounds to bet, eat, and watch races. Spectators from across the region arrived in varied attire reflecting a lively social mix. The author notes the scene, people watching, and a steeplechase win for the day.
The article notes a land colony founding and the 1864 cornerstone for a cathedral that wasn't finished until 1904. The 215 foot spire stands as a landmark with stairs for visitors to reach the top.
The author laments leaving Christchurch after a peaceful stay in the English styled city known as the Garden City. They describe Cathedral Square Avon River views and Hagley Park, celebrate the Cathedral, bridges, Botanic Gardens, and Bridge of Remembrance, and reflect on travel from Auckland to Te Anau with varied experiences and plans for New Zealand's Fiordlands Rotorua and Queenstown.
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