Over 100 people attended the public launch of Historic Places Mid Canterbury. They witnessed the last activity of the Ashburton Branch NZHPT with the unveiling of the Barrhill Village Interpretation Panel. Malcolm Duff the Southern Regional Manager in his opening remarks announced it was one of his last public duties as he was leaving NZHPT for sunnier climes. (more…)
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Historic Places Mid Canterbury Launch 25th April 2012
The Historic Places Mid Canterbury regional society is to be Launched on ANZAC day 25th April 2012.
Join us for an afternoon of heritage celebrations on ANZAC day at Mid Canterbury’s historic jewel, Barrhill Village.
- 1.00-4.00pm, Corwar Lodge will open (a small charge applies).
- 2.00pm, Barhill Cemetry Visit - Ashburton Familly History Group (a gold coin donation in the billy).
- 3.00pm, Barhill Interpretation Panel unveiled followed by afternoon tea (a small charge applies).
Barhill Villiage is on the Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, 16.9km inland from Rakaia township.