This photograph must recall memories to even the present-day generation of the magnificent bluegum trees which grew in front of the Leithfield Church. The photo was taken many years ago, and can only serve as a reminder of the magnificence of those trees, which had to be felled to make way for present day progress, when the electric power was supplied throughout North Canterbury. Though the old church, shown in the photo., has been dismantled and a new one built, a link with the past has been kept, as the windows of the old church—which were brought out in the first four ships—have been placed in the new church. The individual in the photo was a very well known resident of Leithfield in the early days— Mr Merchant.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18900, 26 October 1929, Page 21 (Supplement)

This photograph must recall memories to even the present-day generation of the magnificent bluegum trees which grew in front of the Leithfield Church. The photo was taken many years ago, and can only serve as a reminder of the magnificence of those trees, which had to be felled to make way for present day progress, when the electric power was supplied throughout North Canterbury. Though the old church, shown in the photo., has been dismantled and a new one built, a link with the past has been kept, as the windows of the old church —which were brought out in the first four ships—have been placed in the new church. The individual in the photo was a very well known resident of Leithfield in the early days— Mr Merchant.