1957

September 15

City Council grants charter (Freedom of the City) to RNZAF, Wigram.

November 21

4 killed in SAFE Air Bristol freighter crash at Russley golf course.

(no date)

Blenheim Road and overbridge completed. Public protests had prevented the extension of the road through Hagley Park to St Asaph Street.

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