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Reflections

World War One prematurely ended the lives of millions and forever changed the world.

We remember the 98,950 New Zealanders that served overseas and the 18,058 who died as a result of the War. Their sacrifice is commemorated in many ways so that they are never forgotten.

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A Visit to the Portrait Studio

Before heading to war, recruits often visited their local photography studio to have their portraits taken

A Club for Returned Soldiers

The first branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was formed in Christchurch in December 1915

Poppies from Canterbury Museum Collection

Video: Why Poppies?

Poppies are a symbol of remembrance of Commonwealth military personnel

Remembering Henry

A bronze statue of Henry Nicholas stands in Remembrance Park, Christchurch

This online exhibition is representative of Canterbury and World War One: Lives Lost Lives Changed, a temporary exhibition which ran from 30 November 2017 to 11 November 2018 at Canterbury Museum.

On the Eve of War

At the turn of the twentieth century, Canterbury was one of the most prosperous provinces in New Zealand

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Going to War

Britain’s declaration of war caused great excitement in Canterbury. Thousands enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force

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The War Away

New Zealand soldiers and nurses endured the joys and sorrows of life at war and all had stories worth telling

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The War at Home

In many respects the war at home was the women’s war

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Illness, Injury and Death

Up to 18.4 million people were killed and 23.7 million injured in World War One

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Lives Changed

Everyone’s life was changed in some way by the War. Most New Zealanders knew someone who had died

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Reflections

World War One prematurely ended the lives of millions and forever changed the world

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Roll of Honour

Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice by adding a poppy to the Roll of Honour

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This online exhibition is representative of Canterbury and World War One: Lives Lost Lives Changed, a temporary exhibition which ran from 30 November 2017 to 11 November 2018 at Canterbury Museum.

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