BeckerFraserPhotos October 2010 photograph 030

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A house in Christchurch which has lost both chimneys. No attempt has been made to weather-proof the already dilapidated house.

Wounded

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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred at 4:35 am on September 4, 2010 here in Christchurch. There was damage and destruction to buildings but no loss of life. Five months later (22nd Feb, 2011) the city was struck by another quake. This time we weren't so lucky. 185 people lost their lives. Many people lost homes and businesses. The central b...

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:51:06

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:53:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:34:35

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:42:40

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:40:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:39:54

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:52:35

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:36:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:41:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:46:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:15 04:48:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vaughan Antiques (54 Salisbury St), which is to be demolished. Owner Mike Kerr says he's lost quite a few antiques, but has a 370-year-old chest which survived intact".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:14 17:09:32

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Collins family who lived above and owned the Fishmongers which stood on the site at the rear on Victoria Street. They now have lost both their home and work. From left, Mandy, Richard and Bailey 7".

Quake Damage

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When I lived in Christchurch back in 2004-2005, this was a building I went past on the bus every day to get to and from work in the city. After the big quake on 04/09/10 (7.1 magnitude), its been seriously damaged. As have many more of the shops in this area. Thankfully no lives were lost in the quake, and I'm glad I wasnt there to feel it eith...