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Hauraki Plains, Netherton area, 1951. Photo: SUPPLIED

First pony club established in Kerepēhi

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 13, 2022
Post category:Features February 2022 Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1951Kerepēhi formed the first pony…

Ivy climbs over the headstone of Elizabeth Craig. Photo: SUPPLIED

Death in childbirth causes outrage

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:February 6, 2022
Post category:Dead Cert Features February 2022

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames Valley “For God’s sake, Mrs Craig,…

The original pigeongram services loft, Auckland. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘Winged messenger’ missing

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:January 29, 2022
Post category:Features January 2022 Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1880Pigeons carrying reports for newspapers…

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