A group of women runners prepare to compete in the Commonwealth Games trials in Christchurch, New Zealand on January 24, 1974. – Vintage Photograph

Description

On January 24, 1974, a group of female runners gather in Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand to compete in the trials for the Commonwealth Games. The stadium, which was specially built for the great international sports meeting, marks the start of the official trials for the New Zealand team.On January 24, 1974, a group of female runners gather in Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand to compete in the trials for the Commonwealth Games. The stadium, which was specially built for the great international sports meeting, marks the start of the official trials for the New Zealand team.

Dimensions: 15.3 x 15.3 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04737887

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OCR computer generated text:

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24 JAN 1974 WHERE THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES WILL BE HELD January 22 1974 PAP 164910-19 (PNR-E) WHERE THE COMMONWEALAH GAMES WILL BE HELD New Zealand, PA: The stadium for the Commonwealth Games, opening at Queen Elizabeth II Park, Christchurch, New Zealand, on Thursday, was specially built for the great international sports meeting. This is the start of one of the women’s races from which the New Zealand team was chosen. January 22 1974 PAP 164910-19 (PNR-E) PRESS ASSOCIATION PHOTOS FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN EVENING PAPERS OF TUESDAY JANUARY 22 ON LTD. C.4.