Discover The Delights Of Peeling Back History
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The Rollestons, The Fitzgeralds And Scarlet Fever
As Mrs. Fanny Fitzgerald bustled along The Terrace, Wellington, she had one arm around her infant daughter while her free hand hitched her long petticoats away from the stomping heels of her shoes. To strangers, the frustrated crease between her eyebrows were no doubt caused by the stress of the recent break out of Scarlet …
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The New St George’s Hospital
Chris was visiting a friend today in the very new St George’s Hospital when he noticed this while using the lift! I am very pleased! Well done St Georges! *photo taken by Chris Bulovic*
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The Father And Mother Of Ashburton
William Turton first saw Ashburton in 1858 when he was just passing through. Nothing much more than a vast plain with the odd cabbage tree, he let his eyes scan over the bland scenery to the horizon. What he saw is anyone guess but something in him stirred and Ashburton’s real European history began. Ashburton …
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Bishops Corner Cemetery
With the back of the car filled with fishing gear, history books piled on my lap and my eyes constantly scanning the landscape flashing past – the Bulovics were heading towards Lake Ellesmere for a spot of fishing. As we turned into Cowans Road, Leeston, Chris heard a familiar cry from the passenger seat. It …
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