New Project:
The committee is now looking at options for a project. While we have some ideas, we would consider any others, please let us know if you have something to contribute.
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Do You Have A Few Hours Spare A Month? Historic Places Mid Canterbury Would Appreciate Your Help In Information Gathering
Information Gathering
On-going work includes gathering of news articles and information/photographs relating to our districts heritage sites. If you have a few hours a month to spare and would enjoy helping we would love to hear from you.
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Historic Places Mid Canterbury @ Boulevard Day 23rd September 2013
Be sure to call in and view our display.
And don’t forget to purchase some of our yummy jammed and creamed scones!
“Tilt-slab takeover resisted” Mid Canterbury Herald (Wednesday August 28 2013)
Historic Places Mid Canterbury initiative featured on the Mid Canterbury Herald front page:"Tilt-slab takeover resisted". Mid Canterbury Herald.
(The link goes to the front page however to read the rest of the newspaper you will have to register.)
UPDATED : Historic Places Mid Canterbury AGM: 7.00 pm Tuesday 17th September (2013)
NOTE: new time- AGM starting at 7.00pm.
Historic Places Mid Canterbury's AGM is on Tuesday September 17 at 7.30 7.00 pm in our rooms.
The Guest Speaker is Yep Ng.
Yep Ng, who with Ashburton District Council, are restoring the early Chinese Market Garden settlement in Ashburton.
Contact: Julie on 308-3866.
Private Museum Visit — 1.30 pm Sunday October 13th
Strictly limited numbers due to limited space!
Call Julie on 308-3866 ASAP to book a place and meeting details. (more…)
UPDATED: The Ramble Has Been Postponed. Historic Places Mid Canterbury Ramble To Historic Hakatere Station Buildings Sunday September 15, 2013
The Ramble has been postponed. (more…)
An Invitation From Historic Places Mid Canterbury To A Ramble to Historic Hakatere Station Buildings – Sunday September 15 2013
Historic Places Canterbury Members
We invite you to join us
Historic Places Mid Canterbury
on a ramble to
Historic Hakatere Station Buildings
Sunday September 15, 2013 (more…)
The Ashburton Railway Station – A Commentary
The 1945 Snow
This photograph of the Ashburton Railway yards and station was taken in the big snow of 1945!
Sadly the railway station will not endure another snowfall like this. As many of you will know, the station is being demolished as this is written. No doubt in its place will appear another bland concrete structure. (more…)
What A Great Heritage Presentation Idea- Spread the Word….
Historic Places Mid Canterbury on their Heritage Ramble found a great presentation idea at the Ealing Hall
and here it is....