Author Archives: Perry Rice

When traction engines ruled the roads

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

They were big and robust, but slow, with limited manoeuvrability. Nevertheless, they revolutionised agriculture. Perry Rice muses about traction engines. Traction engines were a part of everyday life for many folk, town and country, for less than a hundred years. … Continue reading →

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Hats on for Edwardian picnic

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

We don’t see regattas as we used to.  As a lad I used to go to the local railway station near Dunedin, most conveniently located right alongside the harbour, and watch the yachting regatta. From the vantage point thoughtfully laid … Continue reading →

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Hamilton’s first ever petrol tanker delivers

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

A grand day in the history of Hamilton – the first tanker delivery of petrol in the town. But I wonder, now that we know the effects of motor cars and the ever increasing demand for roads and car parks, … Continue reading →

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Remembering royal tours past

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

With the planned visit this year by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, people over a certain age will be remembering the Queen’s visit to New Zealand in 1953. Strangely in a … Continue reading →

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Victoria St in days gone by

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

What a very pleasant picture this is. Almost idyllic, almost nostalgic biscuit tin quality – well, I think it is – but certainly not chocolate box aesthetics. In sepia tone this would be a great window on the past. This … Continue reading →

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A history told in horseshoes

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

At first glance I thought this a shot of the inside of Oakham Castle in Rutland. It is not. It is a marvellous sample board – just happens to be horseshoes. Such boards were commonplace in years gone by. Retailers … Continue reading →

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