Sign In / RegisterHistory – Early road building
Thu, 1 Sep 2011
A hundred years ago there was hot debate about the use of catamaran sledges. This form of conveyance did no end of damage to the...
/HistoryHistory – Birth of Rodney rugby
Wed, 17 Aug 2011
With the Rugby World Cup about to ‘kick off’, I thought a brief history of the game in Albertland might interest readers. The first football...
/HistoryHistory – Early schooling
Wed, 3 Aug 2011
A recent request for information about Dome Valley School uncovered some interesting history. Records show that in 1873, a deputation waited upon the Board of...
/HistoryHistory – Enterprising operator
Fri, 1 Jul 2011
Bridgehouse, located on the central riverside site first occupied by Warkworth’s founder John Anderson Brown, has long been one of the town’s recognisable heritage buildings....
/HistoryHistory – Patriotism reigns supreme
Wed, 1 Jun 2011
News of the upcoming Matakana Heritage Day on Sunday, June 19, at the Matakana Hall, has been welcomed by the Warkworth & Districts Museum. An...
/HistoryHistory – Letter from the gumfields
Wed, 18 May 2011
Albertland had its fair share of gumdiggers when gum was a valuable commodity. As fields worked out some men tried their luck elsewhere. Here are...
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