Ruth Gardner's Blog 19/03/2014: Prominence for Pioneers

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 March 2014 entitled, "Prominence for Pioneers".

Army personnel outside Pioneer Stadium

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Army personnel outside Pioneer Stadium.

Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium

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Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium.

Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium (3)

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Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium.

Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium (2)

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Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium.

An army truck outside Pioneer Stadium

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An army truck outside Pioneer Stadium.

Army trucks and personnel outside Pioneer Stadium

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Army trucks and personnel outside Pioneer Stadium.

Army trucks and personnel outside Pioneer Stadium (2)

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Army trucks and personnel outside Pioneer Stadium.

West entrance of Warner's Hotel (2)

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A black and white historic photograph of a group of cyclists lining up outside Warner's Hotel before a race leaving from the hotel, [May 1904].

Signs for the Civil Defence Report Centre at Pioneer Stadium

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Signs for the Civil Defence Report Centre at Pioneer Stadium.

Missing dog poster near Pioneer Stadium (2)

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Missing dog poster near Pioneer Stadium. Poster reads "Dog missing. Brown/red ridgeback labrador cross. Much loved pet named 'Boris'. Please text: [number]".

Missing dog poster near Pioneer Stadium

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Missing dog poster near Pioneer Stadium. Poster reads "Dog missing. Brown/red ridgeback labrador cross. Much loved pet named 'Boris'. Please text: [number]".

Whaling, Forty Mile Beach, A Gruesome Discovery – A Pioneer’s Story

Articles, Lost Christchurch

By a Pioneer of the Fifties Many years previous to, and some few years after the arrival of the first four ships, the coast of New Zealand was frequented by whalers, notably those of England, Ameri…

Lynette Griffiths about to start StoryTIme at the Pioneer Leisure Center w…

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File ref:CCL-2011-03-Preschool-Outreach-lynette-about-to-start1 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries

Dan Neely WEMO Photograph 05

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A photograph of a poster at the Christchurch City Council Emergency Operations Centre at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre in Somerfield. The poster outlines the process for new volunteers.

BeckerFraserPhotos June 2012 photograph 602

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Cambridge Terrace tribute to the Scottish pioneers".

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A plaque on the Cambridge Terrace side of the River Avon commemorating the Scottish Pioneers".

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:[Leaving Christchurch after the earthquake] 3 M…

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Two men working on the cleanup after the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 stop for a chat. One says 'Did I tell you my family was on the first ship!' and the other replies 'Blow that! - I got mine out on the first plane!' Context - the 22 February earthquake in Christchurch. The first man is talking about his ancestors coming to New Zealand in the 1940s and the second man is talking about sending his family out of Christchurch after the earthquake. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Early Days in Sydenham, how the Pioneers Fared

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An interesting contribution to the history of the early days of Christchurch, and especially of the district now known as Sydenham, was made by Mr Henry Ffitch, of Glandovey road, Fendalton, in a s…

QuakeStory Photo 404

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A photograph submitted by Sarndra to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Lyttelton Cemetery, Reserve Terrace, Lyttelton. Damage obvious in several areas. Christchurch’s cemeteries have suffered widespread damage to plots and headstones since 4 September 2010. This photo was snapped 10 April 2011. My pioneering ancestors will be turning in their graves :,-(".

A survey of community attitudes to Akaroa hosting cruise ship arrivals

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Akaroa is a small township situated within Akaroa Harbour, on the southern side of Banks Peninsula. It is approximately 75 kilometres, or 90 minutes by car, from Christchurch City. At the 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings, the ‘usually resident’ population of the township was 510 people. In addition to the usually resident population, Akaroa has a large number of non-resident property owners/ratepayers, many of whom own holiday homes. Many of these holiday homes are available as casual rentals (i.e., they may be occupied by people other than the property owners). The township acts as a service centre for the scattered population of the outer bays area of Akaroa Harbour, many of whom work in Akaroa. Akaroa is a popular day trip or short stay destination for Christchurch residents. Akaroa is also known as a destination which draws upon the French heritage of its pioneer settlers and the associated village charm derived from this heritage. Not unexpectedly, given the size and village character of Akaroa, the increase in cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers has had an impact upon the town’s community.This research was commissioned and funded by Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism (CCT).