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William Rolleston (1831 – 1903)
William Rolleston (1831 – 1903) Died of old age Place of Death: Kapunatiki (near Temuka) William was the fourth and last Canterbury Superintendent. The township of Rolleston is named in his memory. Buried in the Holy Trinity of Avonside Church Cemetery, Christchurch The story of William Rolleston: http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/rolleston-william-rolleston-1809-1903-pronounced-rolston/ Photo taken by Annette Bulovic
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Douglas Graham (1818 – 1872)
Douglas Graham (1818 – 1872) Died in surgery Place of Death: Christchurch Douglas Graham was the cousin of Jane Deans. He was manager of Riccarton for 18 years. Grahams Road and Springbank Street are named in his memory. Buried in Addington Cemetery, Christchurch The story of Douglas Graham: http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/douglas-graham-1818-1872/ Photo taken by Chris Bulovic
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Douglas Graham (1818 – 1872)
The news of finding coal at Homebush had been pretty exciting for the Deans and all concerned. James McIlraith – Jane Deans’ half brother and manager of Homebush – and Julius van Haast – the founder of the Canterbury Museum – had made the discovery in the late 1870’s. Just two years later, a coal …
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PAPANUI
The Maori word ‘Papanui’ has two different meanings, no one knows for certain which one is correct as both seem to relate to the history of this area of Christchurch. Along with Riccarton Bush, there was also the Papanui Bush, both areas could be viewed easily from the Bridle Path in the sea of tussock …
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