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From Gordonton to Oxford and back

November 11, 2018June 12, 2020 N8N 7 Comments 125th anniversary gordonton school, Dr Ngapare Hopa, First Maori woman Phd Oxford, Gordonton history, Gordonton School reunion

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

November 5, 2018June 9, 2020 N8N 0 Comments breaking in swampland photographs, Historic photographs Waikato, old photographs of early farming, old photographs of gordonton, Perry Rice

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

October 9, 2018June 9, 2020 N8N 0 Comments 100 year anniversary Gordonton centotaph, Gordonton cenotaph history, Gordonton obelisk

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

September 5, 2018June 9, 2020 N8N 0 Comments events in Gordonton, History of Riddell family, reunions Waikato, Riddell family reunion, Woodlands Estate

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.