William Barnard Rhodes (1807 – 1878) was the eldest of his 13 siblings and the first to arrive in New Zealand out of his 5 brothers! As Captain and co-owner of the ship ‘Harriet’, William saw a lot of the world. In 1836, while employed by the firm of Cooper and Levy, William sailed into …
Came across an interesting article from The Lyttelton Times dated 19th May 1860 that carried some big pioneer names: “List of persons qualified and liable to serve as jurors within twenty miles of the Resident Magistrates office, Christchurch: *Barker, Enoch, Town Belt South, Gardener (was the first gardener of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, also planted …
“He grows more wonderful than ever, in dress and appearance. His hair is all brushed and shaved away from him face…he used to wear the most frightful long brown holland blouse, left very open, with a belt and turn-down collars…” And this was how Charlotte Godley (the wife of John Robert Godley – founder of …
Henry is one of those English nobles that has a few names:- his titles being Vicount Lascelles, Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire and most importantly, the 3rd Earl of Harewood! Henry was a member of the Canterbury Association and his name is amongst the others on the memorial plaque on the east …
Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson (1841 – 1934) Died of old age Place of Death: Christchurch Crossed the terrain that became known Arthur’s Pass Buried at Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch The story of Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson: http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/sir-arthur-dudley-dobson-1841-1934/ Photo taken by Chris Bulovic
Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson was truly a man-child amongst men! Arthur first entered into history as a nine year old, aboard the ‘Cressy’ with his father Edward Senior and his older brother George. His mother and younger siblings would arrive the following year aboard the Fatima – the Canterbury Association’s 19th ship. Edward Senior struggled …
2000 of our Canterbury lads march down what is now Cashel Mall on 4th January 1940 on their way to war. Looming behind them is the Bridge of Remembrance, that honours the fallen from World War I. There is no way those young men could pass by that and not think about dying in the …
I don’t know about the girls these days…tearing through The Botantical Gardens on their bikes like lunatics…next thing we know they will be showing off their ankles and wrists in public!!! The horror!!!!
It’s gonna blow your mind when you know what road this is in 1947. This cute peaceful road is Blenheim Road, from Middleton Road, Upper Riccarton!!! In 1947, this section of the city was referred to as rural…yea, not anymore. Attached is my attempt to recreation the same photo today – 2.7.2012. *photo of Blenheim …
Just love these old Christchurch photos!!! Here’s Armagh Street with Riccarton Bush in the background @ 1860. This photo was taken by Dr. A.C. Barker from the roof of the Provincial Council Buildings.
