The way it was in photos and words
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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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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Step into history these school holidays for Stitch ‘n’ Time; a special exhibition of antique children’s and dolls dresses
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A book telling the struggles and triumphs of Gordonton residents from 100 years ago is now available.
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Local history enthusiast Mike Taylor shares the story of a pioneering family of the Gordonton District and one of the many soldiers who never came back from the First World War.
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With Woodland’s Pioneer Fundays fast approaching, N8N looks back at how the pioneers entertained themselves way back when. A
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