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Our History — Anglican Parish of Masterton
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St Matthew's Church Masterton, St Andrew's Fernridge, St Alban's Taueru, St Francis Bideford. History of the Anglican Parish of Masterton, including St Matthew's, St Alban's, St Andrew's and St Francis. A Little Local History for Your Interest. The Anglican Church has had a presence in our district since 1867, when worship was first based at the original St Matthew's Church in Masterton. St Matthew's, Masterton:. St Alban's, Taueru:. St Andrew's in the Paddock, Upper Plain:. St Francis', Bideford:.
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Wairarapa Past: 1942 Earthquake: Masterton's business area badly wrecked
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Images and stories from Wairarapa's history. 1942 Earthquake: Masterton's business area badly wrecked. Evening Post, 26 June 1942. MILITARY TAKE OVER CONTROL. Masterton's main street was a sorry sight yesterday. Earthquake damage, Yates Cash Store and Hannah's shoeshop. There is a trail of damage from Featherston onward right through the Wairarapa with climax of devastation at Masterton. Immediate steps were taken by the Mayor of Masterton (Mr. T. Jordan) to declare a state of emergency in the to...Demol...
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Wairarapa Past: WW1 soldier sends birthday greetings
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Images and stories from Wairarapa's history. WW1 soldier sends birthday greetings. Postcard of soldier with his horse, possible sent to Hilda Knapp. There is a Red Cross hospital in the background. World War, 1914-1918 10-234/58. A Soldier and a Man. A soldier stood on the battlefield, his weary watch to keep,. While the pale moon cover'd her mantle o'er the souls that 'neath her sleep. Me," he sighed, with tearful eye, and call'd on Him above;. I'm far away from my children dear, and all on earth I have!
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Wairarapa Past: Edwin Meredith - early settler - obituary, 1907
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Images and stories from Wairarapa's history. Edwin Meredith - early settler - obituary, 1907. Meredith Memorial Window, in its original site, behind the altar in the second St Matthew's Anglican Church, Masterton, built in 1913. - 90-017/67. The Meredith Window installed in the Chapel of the current St Matthew's Church. Wairarapa Age," March 6.) 1. Seventeen years later he removed to Masterton, and in 1880 he erected "Llandaff," on the Upper Plain. Posted by Caryl Forrest. 1914-1918 - New Zealand. Hiking...
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Wairarapa Past: Wairarapa Museums
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Images and stories from Wairarapa's history. Carterton District Historial Society. 44 Broadway, Carterton. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 2-4 pm. Dannevirke Gallery of History. 14 Gordon Street, Dannevirke. Open Monday to Friday - 10 am to 3 pm. Eketahuna and Districts Early Settlers' Museum. Eketahuna Museum Facebook page. The Old School, Bengston Street, Eketahuna. Sunday - 2-4 pm. Featherston Heritage Complex Society. Cnr Lyon and Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. 169 Main Street, Greytown.
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Wairarapa Past: Snow in the Wairarapa - 1918 and 1939
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Images and stories from Wairarapa's history. Snow in the Wairarapa - 1918 and 1939. Christmas card scene in Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton, 1918. Snow in Pine Street (now Perry Street), Masterton, 1918. Masterton Park in snow, circa 1918. People enjoying the snow at the Post Office corner in Queen Street, Masterton, 1918. The Wairarapa experienced spectacular snowfalls in 1918 and 1939. The 1939 snowstorm, which affected much of the country was described as the worst in New Zealand's history. The Postma...
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Wairarapa Past: Featherston Military Camp
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Images and stories from Wairarapa's history. B Company, 22nd reinforcements, on the Rimutaka Hill, 1917. The men are wearing toitoi on their hats. 00-38/16.digital. The camps were vast, covering 1861 acres (750 hectares). Part of a location map of Featherston Military Camp. A railway line was laid from Featherston so large quantities of supplies could be easily transported to the camp. A hospital, shops, chapels, the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) and an officers’ club were also...There were se...
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Wairarapa Churches: St Francis Lutheran Church, Mauriceville West
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Monday, January 17, 2011. St Francis Lutheran Church, Mauriceville West. St Francis Lutheran Church stands on a rise above Mauriceville West Road and dates from 1957. The church was recently repainted, is immaculate, and looks well cared for and much loved. It sits among historic gravesites and overlooks the gently rolling hills of Mauriceville West. The picture that hangs above the altar is a print of a painting by Carl Bloch of Christ with his hand on the head of a small boy. The original church was of...