Within 50 years of our Pilgrims and Early Settlers arriving in their new homes in New Zealand, these men and women and/or their children were recalled to the Motherland to fight wars in far off lands. These are some of…
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A lovely day was spent at Terrace Station on Sunday 16th April 2023. Thank you to all involved, especially our host Kate for showing us around her home and for giving us an enjoyable and informative talk. Photos have been…
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June 18th LUNCH at the Chateau on the Park 189 Deans Ave 11.30am for midday start. As it is June and we are half way through the year we thought a nice lunch at the Chateau was called for. We…
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21st May 2PM Knight Stream School, 1 Killarney Road, Halswell Guest: Bishop Peter Carrell We are pleased to say we have Christchurch’s Bishop Peter Carrell coming to speak on the progress on the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild. Progress is being made…
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16th April 1.30pm TERRACE STATION, 151 Milnes Road, Hororata $30 per person, carpooling Terrace Station is a heritage landmark in Hororata. It was the home of Sir John Hall, runholder, politician and reformer with his wife Lady Rose Hall and…
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West Belt – (Park Terrace, Rolleston Ave) – Christchurch, 1866 I came across the following interesting newspaper article. (and didn’t they have a lovely turn of phrase) It gives you a taste of how, what is now a expensive address,…
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When: 2pm 19th March 2023 Where: Knight Stream School, 1 Killarney Road, Halswell Speaker: Dr Rupert Tipples This is your opportunity to come along and have your say on the running of the Association and to suggest changes if you…
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We were at Avebury House today for a personalised tour of the house and gardens. It was a lovely way to spend a hot afternoon and learn a little history of the Flesher family and Avebury House along the way….
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After a very informative and enjoyable presentation by Mike Steenson, Ranger from Riccarton Bush, on Sunday we were delighted to be able to donate $2,000 to the Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project. Thank you Mike for taking the time to enlighten…
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We had a meeting at Knight Stream School yesterday that was well attended, approx 30 members came and listened to Jill and Trevor Lord talking about their home ‘Woodford” in Papanui Road and some of the early owners that lived…
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