Tag: Historic Places Mid Canterbury

“Anaya Woolshed” (A History) – ” …. Many believe that the original surviving parts of this shed are claim to the oldest surviving woolshed in New Zealand. …”

Anama Woolshed

Anama Woolshed has been added onto over its long lifetime

Anama Woolshed has been added onto over its long lifetime

By Julie Luxton

Let us journey back to 161 years ago and paint a picture in our mind of two pioneering men, squatters from Australia, living in a large woolshed at what is now called Anama.

The woolshed was without doors or windows, no chimney, built from nearby Manuka and thatched on top and sides with cabbage tree leaves. The fire was made in the middle of the floor and at night a blanket was hung up to serve as a door. The year is 1855 and well known pioneer John Barton Acland of Peel Forest sheltered for the night in this very woolshed.

Acland wrote in his diary “Russell and Rogers, with Seward and an Irish shepherd are living, and have been living for twelve months in a large woolshed………   It is a wonder why some people will make themselves so needlessly uncomfortable.” (more…)

HPMC Heritage Event: AEROVIEW 2 pm Sunday July 3rd

You are invited to a social afternoon at

 

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Sunday July 3rd starting at 2pm

All welcome

Situated just on the outskirts of Ashburton, owners Peter (Mac on the local radio station) and Larraine aeroview entranceMcQuarters have spent their lives gathering fascinating jewels from a by-gone age all lovingly displayed for us to view. Their obsession with all things vintage extends to the colourful collection of antique Edison Phonographs, 78 rpm Gramo-phones, valve radios, vintage Black and White TV’s and classic broadcasting equip-ment. There’s even old radio broadcast consoles, studio microphones from the 40’s, and an example of the first type of NZBC Studio Television cameras used in the pio-neering days of television in New Zealand, the ubiquitous Marconi Mk IV. (more…)

“Telling time resurrection” – Historic Places Mid Canterbury Living Heritage Article

HPMC – Living Heritage – Town clock

Telling time resurrection

By Julie Luxton

This is a story about time (a clock), but also a story of changing times and times of change!

Firstly a grand time – a time when Ashburton was proud to the point of boasting about its marvellous new Post Office and clock tower! Today we all carry time tellers (phones/watches) but over a century ago they were much rarer and the town clock dominated the landscape with its importance. It not only displayed, but also chimed the time. (more…)

Victorian Tea Party on Saturday January 23rd at 2pm- At 1/24 Peter Street, Ashburton

If dainty cakes, cucumber sandwiches, fancy tea cups and a charming garden setting around a fabulous 1880s opulently decorated villa appeal to you, make sure you ring and book your place at the Victorian Tea Party. This is only for members, although singles can bring a friend or partner. Our grateful thanks to Kath Shea for the opportunity to hold this.

HPMC committee member and Archivist at the Ashburton Museum and Heritage Centre, Kathleen Stringer, will bring along some clothing for you to admire and will talk a little about the Victorian era. If you haven’t seen the inside of Kath Shea’s amazing home there will be time to tour, and for those of you who have, you will probably want to look again! Small charge of $5 each to help cover catering costs.

THE BUS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED ………..UPDATED!! Historic Places Mid Canterbury Bus Trip Sunday 8th November (2015)

Historic-Places-Mid-Canterbury-Purple-logoHistoric Places Mid Canterbury Bus Trip Sunday 8th November (2015)

Assemble outside the Ashburton District Council Building at 9.20a.m. for a 9.30 start.

The Heritage Bus Trip features visits to:
Lagmhor Estate,
Hakatere Heritage Buildings (with hot drinks and lunch provided),
Staveley Historical and Geological Museum,
Barrhill Settlement
and St Ita’s in Rakaia.
Details are at the following link: HPMC - Bus Trip November 2015

For a copy of the booking form or a query:

Contact Julie Luxton Tel: 308-3866 or email jules.glassart@xtra.co.nz

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