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Spreydon Joined The Greater Christchurch – 1st April 1921
On 1st April 1921, Spreydon joined the Greater Christchurch and came under the care of the C.C.C. The area that we now know as the suburb of Spreydon was first owned by Augustus Moore who named it after his family’s land back in Ireland in 1853. Some reports stated that he farmed his land but …
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Ernest Adams Arrived In Christchurch – 1921
Ernest Alfred Adams was born in Wellington, England in 1892. The son of a baker, upon finishing his education, he went to work for his father and learnt the trade. Sadly, soon after, his father was forced to declare bankruptcy, moving on to Australia for a new start. In 1912, Adams joined him, opening his …
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The Mad Bull of Tuam Street – 1920
One cold day in July 1920, the Addington Saleyards were packed with all kinds of hoof stock ready to go to auction – as it had been doing since 1874. Alone in his own pen was, what was described as ‘…a fat steer…’ who awaited his turn under the auction hammer. Maybe sensing that his …
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Influenza Epidemic Claimed 466 Cantab Lives – 23rd November 1918
From 23 November 1918 onwards, the Influenza Epidemic that had swept over New Zealand and the world claimed no more lives in Christchurch. Over the months of October and November, 8600 New Zealanders had lost their lives, including 466 Cantabrians. No agreement has been reached on how the epidemic reached New Zealand shores; one theory …
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