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First New Zealand Trained Lawyer Establishes Christchurch Law Firm
Thomas Ingham Joynt (pictured) was born December 1830 at Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland. After finishing his schooling, he became a law clerk in Dublin and made friends with lawyer, Henry Barnes Gresson. It was through this friendship that Joynt learned of Canterbury, New Zealand; together these two families packed up and emigrated. The Joynt’s arrived at Lyttelton …
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The Prize Winning Duncan Brothers – 1863
David Duncan was born 22nd January 1832 at Forfarshire in Scotland. His brother, Peter, followed on 27th December 1838. Both brothers were trained in smithery and fitting. In 1863, Peter arrived in Lyttelton and became the business partner of Benjamin Cordery who was a Blacksmith at port. Two years later, Peter was set up in …
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World Famous Author Flees Christchurch While Rumours Fly – 1863
As the bells of the Holy Trinity of Avonside tolled over the eastern side of Christchurch, the parishioners made their way to church. Amongst them were two good friends: the promising writer, Samuel Butler, and budding politician William Rolleston. These two would have made their way to church – by foot or horseback – quite …
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Christchurch’s First Stone House Built – 1863
As Christopher Calvert was known as a stubborn eccentric, maybe no one was surprised when he designed his own home, he insisted that it be built from stone. This had never been done in Christchurch for a private residence before! It would have been the sweet sound of music in the ears of the stone …
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