Footy champs of 1912
Gordonton has a glorious footballing past. In 1912 the Gordonton Rugby Club won the Hamilton Rugby Union Championship and reigned supreme. Here is proof.
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History
The way it was in photos and words
Fun days at Woodlands
Number 8 Network shares some photo highlights from the Pioneer Fundays held at Woodlands Estate last week. Much fun was had by all.
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From Gordonton to Oxford and back
The first Maori woman to gain a PhD – from Oxford, no less – began her educational journey at Gordonton School 78 years ago. Meet Dr Ngapare Hopa.
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Working hard in 1909
History in photos – working the land along Piako Rd with bullocks, in 1909. In the background are the original Bridgman farmouse and stable.
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Centenary for cenotaph
It is 100 years ago that Gordonton’s cenotaph was unveilled on a rainy day, 16 October 1918. It was one of the first built in New Zealand to commemorate those from the local district who died in action in World War One.
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Riddell reunion all go
Descendants of the Riddell family are having a reunion at Woodlands Estate this month.
A highlight will be catching up, seeing and meeting all the relations connected to the family, known and unknown, says Jacquie Haselden, one of the organisers.
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