History of city Burnham, Canterbury in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: Burnham, also known as Burnham Camp, is the largest army base in New Zealand's South Island. It is located 28 kilometres south of Christchurch on the Canterbury Plains in the Selwyn District, close to the town of Dunsandel. Burnham was named after Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, Great Britain.
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Population: 1 206
Sights:
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Aerial view of Burnham Military Camp, 1939-1945 |
Salute by the 2nd Echelon on the occasion of the visit by Lord and Lady Willingdon, February 1940 |
Shell tanker ship 'Plagiola', carrying bitumen cargo, docked at Burnham Wharf, 1959 |
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