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Looking south along George Street in 1957. This fascinating image above, taken by David Green, makes an excellent companion piece, as it looks north along the same street five years later. Thanks to David Green for generously sharing this image. This entry was posted in Streets.

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A collage of ephemera, snapshots, research and historical misadventure. A Short History of Whale Strandings in New Zealand.

What a season of floral extravagance this spring has been. Everything that could bloom has - and to its peak. The mild wet winter meant many trees and shrubs blossomed around three weeks earlier than normal here in North Canterbury. Where does Spring end and Summer begin? All photos taken on my Samsung Galaxy 5.

An Eclectic Appreciation of Things Old, Stately, Quirky or Simply of Historical Interest. Wednesday, 5 August 2015. The Poignant Story of a Colonial Era Bible. The Names of Sparrow Family Children. Recorded in the Old Bible. The picturesque Simpson Family Home and adjoining. Stonecarving Business at 5 Ipswich Road, Stowmarket. Note the yard with an array of carved tombstones.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Originally published in Issue 12 of Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand. Published by the Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust. Colour images taken from this blog. Fire on the Clay , supplied by Jacqui Knight. Tom lived in the Waitakere Ranges, just n.

Wollongong has a fascinating history and each week the Advertiser brings you a story from Its rich past. In his lifetime he designed, among many other items, furniture and cookware.