Ruth Gardner's Blog 02/10/2011: Family Fun in the Fanzone

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 October 2011 entitled, "Family Fun in the Fanzone".

Zealandia’s Turpin

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Charismatic, athletic and intelligent, Jonathan Roberts came from a respectable family. A native of Cornwall, he immigrated to New Zealand with his family as a small child in 1862. After leaving sc…

Canterbury Corner

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Down on the corner of a Lyttelton street, there was a butcher, a courier and a large family to meet… Or at least, one could have met them about 150 odd years ago when three early settler families in Lyttelton … Continue reading →

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 May 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 March 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 14 June 2011 (part 2)

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 9 March 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 21 June 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston August 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 4 March 2012

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 14 June 2011 (part 1)

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Christchurch Press 3 January 2012: Section A, Page 5 (Christchurch Edition)

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Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 3 January 2012.

Gala Day at Wainoni Park – 1909

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There is great excitement in the households around Christchurch today. It’s the Labour Day holiday and many families are going to Wainoni Park for the opening of the season. Everyone has been…

A Precocious Wastrel and his Valuable Allotment

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John Jauncey Buchanan and his Valuable Allotment Before arrival in Christchurch, the family of Scotsman John Jauncey Buchanan purchased land on what would become the centre of Christchurch. It was …

John Peacock and his Controversial Fountain

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A Tale of Convicts, Ship Wrecks, Strange Family Relations, and a £500 Bequest. Before the Canterbury Settlement was inaugurated, a young Australian lad landed at Port Cooper in the company of his f…

From Thames to a New Life in Christchurch

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In early October 1889, my 2 x great aunt, Clara Wright leaves her family home in Thames and travels on the steamer, ‘Tarawera’ to start a new life with her estranged father in Christchu…

Christchurch Press 4 December 2013: Section A, Page 11

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Page 11 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 4 December 2013.

Christchurch Press 20 March 2012: Section A, Page 3

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Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 20 March 2012.

Christchurch Press 24 December 2013: Section A, Page 2

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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 December 2013.

Christchurch Press 13 December 2013: Section A, Page 7

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Page 7 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 13 December 2013.

No winter wonderland: a history of Christmas in New Zealand.

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It’s that time of the year again, carols, Christmas shopping, annual staff parties, parades and backyard barbeques. For many of us, Christmas traditions are passed down through our families, and some of the fare found on our festive tables may … Continue reading →

Christchurch Press 9 July 2012: Section A, Page 1

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Page 1 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 9 July 2012.

Christchurch Press 9 August 2011: Section A, Page 5

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Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 9 August 2011.

Christchurch Press 15 July 2014: Section A, Page 1

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Page 1 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 15 July 2014.

Archaeology: where losing your marbles is sometimes a good thing

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Imagine, if you will, that you were born in 1870. Your parents are colonists who journeyed to Christchurch to build a new life for themselves and their family. They’re not rich, but you live comfortably enough in this new country. … Continue reading →

Christchurch Press 8 February 2012: Section A, Page 5

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Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 8 February 2012.

Christchurch Press 24 August 2011: Section A, Page 5 (South Island Edition)

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Page 5 of Section A of the South Island edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 24 August 2011.

Christchurch Press 15 October 2011: Section A, Page 1 (South Island Editio…

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Page 1 of Section A of the South Island edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 15 October 2011.

Christchurch Press 10 February 2012: Section A, Page 2

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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 10 February 2012.

Christchurch Press 18 January 2012: Section A, Page 2

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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 18 January 2012.