Sign In / RegisterHistory – A death in the bush – Part 2
Sat, 15 Jan 2011
(Part 1 appeared in the December 15 issue) As W H Farrand was acting Coroner, the inquest was held at John Curtis’ accommodation house on...
/HistoryWarkworth benefactor
Wed, 1 Dec 2010
In 1899 a correspondent to the Auckland Weekly News wrote: “ I went on a visit to the extensive poultry establishment of Dr Shoesmith. He...
/HistoryHistory – In the line of duty
Mon, 1 Nov 2010
On September 29, the feast day of the Archangel Michael the patron saint of police, a remembrance ceremony is held annually to honour officers killed...
/HistoryHistory – Hospital service
Fri, 1 Oct 2010
The history of the Warkworth Cottage Hospital chronicles a changing approach to maternity care through the decades. In the late 19th century midwives on horseback...
/HistoryHistory – Fortunes won and lost
Wed, 1 Sep 2010
Ranulph Dacre (1797-1884) was a master mariner and merchant trader who entered the Navy aged 13 years and saw service in the blockade of American...
/HistoryHistory – Determined settlers
Sun, 1 Aug 2010
In 1854 the Ahuroa/Kourawhero land purchase was made by the Crown from Te-Kawerau who were Ngati Whatua and Te Kiri of Ngati Wai. Land sales...
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