On a windy yet sunny day, I set out on my hike from the Christchurch Gondola, making my way toward Lyttelton. The trail climbed steeply before descending into the harbor town, retracing the steps of early European settlers who journeyed…
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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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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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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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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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Anzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. The date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the Anzacs –…
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The house built for John Robert Godley, his wife Charlotte and their son, ‘little Arthur’, in Lyttelton, in 1850. Godley was Agent General for the Canterbury Association and a sort of ‘Governor’ for the first two years of the Canterbury…
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The Canterbury Provincial Council began considering possible routes for a rail link between the township of Christchurch and the port of Lyttelton about 1853. The idea was shelved because of the cost involved until 1858 when the superintendent, William Sefton…
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