Part 17 – More About Life In New Zealand During World War 2 Dorothy – 04/05/01 Since the publication of earlier articles in this series about life in New Zealand during World War 2, readers have supplied me with additional information about two aspects mentioned earlier – the work of the Navy League and the…
A Chapter From Hooked on Trout Ron Giles – 27/04/01 Description and directions The depths of the Kahurangi National Park in northwest Nelson are the source of the beautiful Wangapeka River. This rises on the slopes of Mt Patriarch, so steep and mountainous it has been used by climbers training for assaults on Mt Everest….
Dorothy – 20/04/01 We have all heard of fishermen who are generous about sharing their catch, but Ron Giles shares more than this. He shares his knowledge! Next week he also shares with NZine readers a chapter of his book! Hooked on Trout – Published Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd, August, 2000 Hooked on Trout Ron…
Dorothy – 20/04/01 Dame Ngaio Marsh Photo courtesy of Mannering and Associates Ltd Dame Ngaio Marsh 1895-1982 – successful writer of thirty two detective novels, creator of Roderick Alleyn, widely read around the world and recognised in many awards. Those, I feel sure, will be the first thoughts to come to the minds of most…
Beth Austin – 06/04/01 When road touring in New Zealand simply getting there can be an adventure all its own, with one way bridges, road works, sheep and cattle on the road. Beth Austin One of the most popular types of touring holiday in New Zealand, for locals as well as overseas visitors, is self-drive…
Part 16 – Serving overseas in World War 2 Roydon Harrison – 30/03/01 Growing up officially ended at age twenty one in the 1925-50 period. The war brought a rapid change to adulthood for many people, especially the young men who volunteered for war service. Editor Roydon Harrison Photo source Roydon Harrison My experiences after…
John Spencer – 23/03/01 The corner store, Saturday morning films, "The Lone Ranger", The Savoy restaurant, life on the road as a rep. John Spencer As I look back over fifty plus years living in New Zealand the dominant theme of my memories is the changes I have faced and coped with. This must be…
Tim Rogers – 23/03/01 Getting started, choosing shoes, planning a schedule and a route, aches and pains. Getting started It’s important to take it steadily when you first decide to take up any sport and running is no different. In fact it is probably even more important not to overdo it in the early days…
The University Of Canterbury Honours Ernest Rutherford, Its Most Famous Student Three Articles Published In The Chronicle Jeff Field, Arthur Williamson – 16/03/01 Touring Rutherford Exhibition Now In North Island Jeff Field Ernest Rutherford Photo courtesy of the Macmillan Brown Library The first major national exhibition on Ernest Rutherford, University of Canterbury’s most distinguished graduate,…
Part 15 – At Home In New Zealand During World War 2 Dorothy – 16/03/01 Restrictions on travel, rationing, different roles for women. Day to day activities for those in New Zealand were affected by all sorts of restrictions. Women who had stayed at home took jobs vacated by men serving in the armed forces,…
