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St Joseph's School Closure 1986 - pg1
Westport News 10/7/86. News story on the closure of St Joseph's school.. In two parts.Related: 1 Topic
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Listener article on Paparoa National Park - pg3
Listener 12/9/87. An article on New Zealand's newest national park with photos. Four pagesRelated: 1 Topic
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Tainui Street 1910
Looking down Tainui Street from Mawhera Quay corner, approximately 1910. Photograph is reproduced from the Grey District Library John Charlton Collection.Related: 1 Topic
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Gates of Remembrance - pg 14
Special News supplement to mark the opening of the Gates of Remembrance, Victoria Square, Westport, April 2005.Related: 1 Topic
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Gates of Remembrance - pg 2
Special News supplement to mark the opening of the Gates of Remembrance, Victoria Square, Westport, April 2005.Related: 1 Topic
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New Animal Shelter, Free Dictionaries
Donation from Hokitika Rotary Club kicks off new SPCA animal shelter project. Article and Photo in Hokitika Guardian June 2009 Hundreds if free dictionaries for St Mary's Primary School coutresy...
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Roy Dauber and Westport Rotary Club
Westport News 20/2/89. Story on the founding president of Westport Rotary club now residing in Christchurch.Related: 1 Topic
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Bill Reedy 1909 - 1989
Westport News (Obituary 10/5/89). Born in Westport, mentions his involvement with Westport Rugby Football Club and the Buller Butter Factory.Related: 1 Topic
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Griffiths Family - Birchfield
Westport News (27/8/80). The history of the Griffiths family and their flaxmill, sawmill and foundry.Related: 1 Topic
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Fire in The Albion
Westport News (from the archives)10/9/96. Historical story about the fire that was reported but never happened.Related: 1 Topic
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Brunner Mine 1898
Brunnerton, with the Brunner Mine works in the foreground. Photo was published in the Weekly Press, 30th October 1898. Photograph is reproduced from the Grey District Library John Charlton...
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125th Anniversary of Denniston Incline
Westport News 17/11/03. News story on the 125th anniversary of Denniston incline.Related: 1 Topic
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Buller Coalfields History - pg4
Source Unknown. (no date). General information on Buller Coalfields, some history and map showing mine locations. Four pages.Related: 1 Topic
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Parliamentary Protest
The Star 29/8/01. More on the protest from The Star.Related: 1 Topic
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New Zealand Geographic Article - pg12
New Zealand Geographic (October 1997). Article on the Buller River,including history and photos. Fifteen pages.Related: 1 Topic
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Sarah McCann
Westport Genealogical Society - Research on Sarah McCann of Millerton Date of birth: ca 1866 Date of death: 02/07/1934Related: 2 Topics
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Coast to Capital - part 2
The Press 28/8/01. 2nd part of Press article.Related: 1 Topic
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Protest May 1990
Protest march through Greymouth, May 1990. Photographer was John Charlton. Front row L-R: Kevin Brown, Ann Watson, Corrin Ord, Joshua Tainui, Michele Tainui, Judy Tainui, Dianne Vincent, Doreen Low,...
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Hokitika's Scottish Connection
Scotland Rotary Club embark upon the Carnegie Gallery. Article and Photo in Hokitika Guardian 20/02/09Related: 1 Topic
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Aileen top Achiever, Contribution Recognised.
Hokitika's Aileen Keenan one of N.Z top senior achievers. West Coast branch N.Z historic places trust member Jim Keenan honoured with life membership. Article and Photo in W.C Times 19/08/02Related: 1...
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Westland Racing Club Meeting, Westland Club Boost, Record Turnover
Westland Racing Club's summer meeting 1977. Article in Hokitika Guardian 21/11/77 Westland Racing Club to boost racing on the West Coast. Article in Gremouth Evening Star 29/09/77 Record turnover...
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Brief History of Denniston Incline - pg5
History of the Denniston Incline, written by Arnold Openshaw, Colliery Manager (no date). Nine Pages. Related: 1 Topic
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Gates of Remembrance - pg 1
Special News supplement to mark the opening of the Gates of Remembrance, Victoria Square, Westport, April 2005.Related: 1 Topic
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Thomas Claim 1898
Thomas Thomas claim, Zig Zag Road, Kumara, c.1898. Ben Lawson sitting on the barrier - he served 12 months with his two brothers for perjury in the Lawson salting case.Related: 1 Topic
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Local Winners
West Coast Photo News (July 1969) local winners of two competitions - Beryl Collins (Westport Annual Dance Competitions) and Phylis Waghorn (Grooviest girl).Related: 1 Topic
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Strike Action by Port Workers Called Off
Westport News 30/5/88. News item- update on strike action.Related: 1 Topic
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Coast to Capital - Part 1
The Press 28/8/01. Press article on Reeftonites trip to Wellington to protest Sandra Lee's decision on gold mining proposal. In two parts.Related: 1 Topic
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Streets of Westport - pg3
Westport News 21/12/84. A story resulting from a study of Westport's street names - includes photos of Shipping Company vessels some streets were named for. Story in four pages.Related: 1 Topic
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Local Placenames
Westport News Item (from the archives) 24/6/97. News item about early placenames.Related: 1 Topic
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Gates of Remembrance - pg 6
Special News supplement to mark the opening of the Gates of Remembrance, Victoria Square, Westport, April 2005.Related: 1 Topic
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New Alpine View Park Bench
A new park bench at Alpine View dedicated to Mr and Mrs Kennan by the Hokitika Rotary Club. Aricle and Photo in Hokitika Guardian 27/01/09Related: 1 Topic
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A Visit to Greenstone Country - pg 110
Source: National Library of New Zealand, copy provided 7/8/87, 'A Visit to Greenstone Country' by Charles Heaphy. Excerpts are pages 107 to 111, and pages 166 to 171 relatingRelated: 1 Topic
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Gilbert Towart
Westport News 11/12/80. News item - Waimangaroa man flew with flying legend Charles Kingsford Smith. Gilbert Summers Towart was born 22/09/1903. He died in 1991.Related: 1 Topic
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West Coast Racing Circuit
Newcomer to the west Coast circuit a favourite for the Dominion Breweries Handicap at Hokitika. Article and Photo in The Chch Press 11/01/82Related: 1 Topic
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Art Club Hokitika, Life Membership
Hokitika art club members display work at Carnegie Building. Article and Photo in W.C Times June 30, 2004 Two Red Cross Society Hokitika members awarded Life Memberships. Article in TheRelated: 1 Topic
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New Zealand Geographic Article - pg4
New Zealand Geographic (October 1997). Article on the Buller River,including history and photos. Fifteen pages.Related: 1 Topic
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Westland Racing Honours
Westland racing honours Bill Ryan with life membership. Aricle and Photo in W.C Times 27/09/05Related: 1 Topic
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Martins Store Demolished - pg1
Westport News 24/12/88. News photo of Martins store demolition.Related: 1 Topic
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Micolights Above Greymouth
10 micolights do a fly in into Greymouth. Article and Photo in The Coaster 2002Related: 1 Topic
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Betsy Worgan 1904 - ? pg4
Donated by Buller Women's Network 1993. Betsy Worgan born Scotland 1904, arrived in Denniston in 1915. Story of her life on Denniston by Amber Jo Illsley. Story is in fiveRelated: 1 Topic
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125th Anniversary
Celebrating 125 years of the Woodstock's Royal Mail Tavern. Article and Photo in Chch Press 06/06/95Related: 1 Topic
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A New Store for Martin & Co
Westport News 18/12/87. News story about Martin's proposed new store.Related: 1 Topic
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Addisons Flat
Excerpt from 'Yesterdays in Golden Buller' by Ella Mathews (no date). Gives some information on Mary Boyle aka 'Dirty Mary'.Related: 1 Topic
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Dr Morice's funeral 1904
Doctor Morice's funeral, 29 February 1904. Photo is reproduced from the Grey District Library John Charlton Collection.Related: 1 Topic
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Micky Keenan, Woodstock Pub's Gold Rush
Hokitika's Micky Keenan. Woodstock pub to celebrate gold rush origins. Article in W.C Times May 19, 1995Related: 1 Topic
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Chopper Appeal
Hokitika Rotary volunteers and Westpac staff raising funds for the rescue helicopter. Article and Photo in W.C Times May 14, 2007Related: 1 Topic
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O'Connor Home - part1
Westport News Story 19/2/87, on the history of O'Connor Home. (scanned in two parts).Related: 1 Topic
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