Spade: Student Volunteer Army

Maker
Kelso
Description
One black metal spade with plastic handle; white band towards handle. Spade is well used and features remnants of liquefaction. Used by Student Volunteer Army in the clean up after 4 September 2010 earthquake.
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Collecting unit
Home Life, Work and Learning
Canterbury Social History
Production role
Maker
Measurements
Dimensions L x W: whole: 950 x 250mm
Depth: whole: 152mm
Researcher comments/remarks
It is estimated that 1,750 spades similar to this one were used in the cleanup of Christchurch after both the 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes. Many of the tools and wheelbarrows required for the large scale operation were borrowed from friends or neighbours, donated by local businesses or supplied by rental equipment specialists, like Hire Pool. Shovelling liquefaction was only one of the jobs carried out by Student Volunteer Army (SVA) volunteers, though it has proven one of the most memorable. Residents who looked out over their properties were overwhelmed by the prospect of cleaning up the dense sandy mess, in some areas up to 70cm deep, only to be relieved of this burden by volunteers making light work of the situation through sheer numbers and co-operation.
Associated event
Earthquake 4 September 2010; 04 September 2010; Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
Current rights code
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Other id
2034
Accession number
2011.10.2

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2010/11 Earthquake Collection

2010/11 Earthquake Collection

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