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The Bumblebee Got Released At Riccarton & Cashmere – 1885
In 1885, at Riccarton House and the Clark farm in Cashmere, fewer than one hundred Bumblebees were released into the wild by the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society. Acclimatisation Societies (which are worldwide) would release introduced species into colonies where they believe native fauna were lacking; or when the new pilgrims would miss seeing a familiar sight …
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Tragic Loss Of Young Life On Port Hills – 30th March 1883
The fact that little William David Mason had left home with enough money to pay the fare to get home safely must have grieved his mother Eliza Mason beyond all imagination. The fact that her 10 year old was found deceased on the Port Hills added to a puzzle that all began on the evening …
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The Lyttelton Graving Dock Opened – 3rd January 1883
On 3 January 1883, the Lyttelton Graving Dock (also known as a dry dock) was opened with great ceremony. Considered a great status symbol for any new colony, the subject of a graving dock for Lyttelton was first brought up during the Provincial Government era. Made of masonry and concrete, it was designed by engineer, …
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A Steaming Good Idea – December 1883
In December 1883, recent arrivals to Christchurch – Captain Clark and an engineer only known as “Somerton” – put their idea to water with the opening of a steam boat service from Market Place (Victoria Square) to New Brighton. On the Avon, behind the Oxford Hotel (the Oxford on Avon) a landing dock was built …
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