Thames (NZ): 150 Event - True Tales Book Launch at The Treasury

After months of work, The Treasury today (20 August 2017) launched the latest book in their 'True Tales' series. The stories have been contributed by people from around New Zealand and overseas; expertly collated into a book by Geraldine Dunwoodie.

The Stories cover family and personal memories of Thames, Thames' Haunted House, The House of Hotunui, Electricity to Thames, McDonnell Motors and so much more........

The book launched today was "True Tales of Thames" published by the Treasury, The Coromandel Heritage Trust. These books provide a valuable source of revenue for The Treasury, and are definitely worth a look. Available for sale at The Treasury and online via their shop. The book is A4 format, soft cover, has many black & white photos, and is 300 pages long. (ISBN978-0-9941489-0-2)

ABOVE: The "TRUE TALES OF THAMES" book-cover (front & back)

BELOW: The book launch at The Treasury, where several contributors read sections from the book. Standing in the centre, is Kae Lewis reading her contribution on Reverend Harper and the Hooper Family of Tapu. (Kae has the Goldminer's Database and is webmaster for The Treasury)

Photo courtesy of Anne Stewart Ball

Thames (NZ): Archives opening day

Well Thamesites of old learnt to cope with the weather and flooding; as a result of today's conditions the quiet scene below is because the opening ceremony is being held in the nearby St James Church Hall. Very soon the building will be officially opened!

The sun is trying to break through as I write, so fitting to finish with this beautiful view from Mount Pleasant, looking down at the lower section of Grey Street - Upper Grey Street is now known as Mount Pleasant Road. It is a mystery how many of the old streets of Thames just suddenly seem to change their name and why this should be? Or more importantly why it should be allowed.

 



 

Thames (NZ): one more sleep till the Grand Opening of the Treasury Archive

There may be a storm on the horizon for Saturday 15th March 2014, but it will also mark the official opening of the Treasury Archive Building. The street today is full of cars - as last minute arrangements are attended to. The fence is complete and restores the image of years past, when the wrought iron fence fronted the Thames Carnegie Library.

The official opening is at 2pm - if you are in town, drop in for a visit, it will be the only time that the general public will get to see inside the archive building.

For a recap of the development - CLICK HERE

Thames (NZ): The Treasury & Archives 14th Febrary 2014 & 2 March 2014

Progress has been rapid this week - the fence construction is well underway.

Remember the heritage events in March - check the calendar. I'm sure there will be something for everyone.

UPDATE 2nd March 2014

Thames (NZ): Latest photo of The Treasury and Archives

Seems a long time since I've updated on the Archive in Queen Street...all the activity has been inside as the team at the Treasury (The Coromandel Heritage Trust) prepare for the opening of the building in March. Today, Saturday 8 February the site is packed with blocks, blocks and more blocks! The fence is underway.

Details on the opening:

The Archive will be officially opened at 2.00pm on Saturday 15th March by Dr Jock Phillips who was formerly Chief Historian within the Department of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Culture and Heritage, then Concept Leader in History at Te Papa. Dr Phillips is now the General Editor of Te Ara, the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand.

 

Thames (NZ): Treasury Archive update 14th December 2013

Just a photo update, so you can see the on-going progress of the fence construction as at 14th December 2013.

Link for past photos

Thames (NZ): The Treasury & Archives 30th Nov 2013

Dramatic changes underway to the outward appearance of the Treasury complex, Queen Street, Thames. The northern part of the concrete base has been poured and the preparations have been made for the southern end section. At present a temporary wooden barrier has been erected, which allows the passer-by to see how impressive the fence will be.

 

Opinion on the style of the new Archives building continues to divide some, the new fence has the opportunity to put this to rest and demonstrate how the the two buildings and time periods can blend together.

For past photos of the development: CLICK HERE

Thames (NZ): The Treasury & Archives 26th October 2013

It's a beautiful day in Thames, just what is needed for the new concrete entrance path at The Treasury. Remember if you are coming to Thames over the weekend, the research rooms are open on Monday.

Above: The view through the Archives from Queen Street - The School of Mines can be seen through the back window. Another attraction that is well worth a visit.

Thames (NZ): Treasury Archives 20th October 2013

All was quiet at The Treasury & Archives today, some restoration work completed on the footpath leading to the main front doors. We eagerly await the next finishing touches...

Below is a view of the rooftops from Broad Street, of the two buildings that make up The Treasury and the new Archives building.


Above: View from Broad Street. Looking across the Waiokaraka Village (old Waiokaraka School site), over Pollen Street to the Treasury (old Carnegie Library) with the Archives building to the left.
Below: Close-up of above, with the School of Mines to the back left

 

Below is a reminder of the past, from further north looking across at the Queen Street & Cochrane area. The Wesleyan Church marking the site of the present School of Mines.

Pollen Street on the left and Queen Street on the right running past the Government buildings.

Thames (NZ): Treasury Archives 5th October 2013

Plenty to report today, most noticeably that the construction fence is down. The ground has been cleared and just some wood remains stacked at the south end, by the Queen Street road frontage. The final touches are being added to the inside of the building.

Above: looking from the Southern Boundary along the Treasury buildings, Queen Street, Thames



Above: From the North-east corner of The Treasury archives
Below: looking west between the buildings, connected via the glass walkway

 

Past photos available here

"Past and present"



Thames (NZ): Treasury Archives update

All was quiet outside The Treasury and Archives today, as final touches and painting are being undertaken within the building. The view below is of the North-East corner of the new building.

 For past photos click here

Thames (NZ): Treasury Archives 21st September 2013

The scaffolding has gone and you can get a clear view of the archives building and how it seamlessly merges with the Treasury building. Take a look...

Above: View from outside The Treasury entrance - looking south
Below: Looking north - the Archives and The Treasury Library building

Above: The new Treasury Archives building September 2013
Below: Step back to February 2013, when the building was just a dream!

CLICK HERE for other photos along the journey

Thames (NZ): Treasury Archives 19th September 2013

Work is rapidly progressing on the external cladding, on the Treasury Archives building, Queen Street, Thames

The front cladding on The Treasury Archives
(1200 hours 19/09/2013)

Thames (NZ): The Treasury Archives 17th September 2013

Tuesday is always a busy day at The Treasury building in Thames. The Indexing group meet to index the resources available at The Treasury, and this information is then available in The Treasury index. The Index aims to make researching easier and more effective, the plus being that you can check it out online from your home.

Today when I dropped in the rooms were empty - the indexers were found outside inspecting the cladding that is going on the walls. Hard to do justice to explaining how great and effective the building is looking. Without saying anymore...a sneak preview is below. Watch this space for more, as the whole building is transformed...from chrysalis to monarch butterfly phase is underway.

A few of The Treasury Indexers,
take a break to inspect the cladding on the west wall of The Treasury Archives building
Tuesday 17th September 2013

For past photos showing the photo-story of The Treasury Archives CLICK HERE

Thames (NZ): The Treasury Archives 10th Sept 2013

Today outside the archives building, signs of activity could be seen through the wonderful large glass window - this is in the work area, with the archive storage to the south and miscellaneous rooms to the north.

Also looking west from the footpath, the interconnecting glass-walled walkway can be seen. This connects the New Archive building with The Treasury Library (Old Carnegie/Public Library).

 

LINK TO PAST PHOTOS of the ARCHIVES CONSTRUCTION

Thames (NZ): TCHT AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Thames Coromandel Heritage Trust is being held at The Treasury on Queen Street, Thames next Saturday - 31 August 2013 at 2pm.

The Guest Speaker will be Morrie Dunwoodie, who will update everyone on the Treasury Archive building. The next months and years to come will be exciting times. Come along and hear more, plus how you can help - every bit helps.

Above: The old Library, now 'The Treasury'
Below: Looking south down Pollen Street, The Treasury (Library) is out of picture- located  two blocks over to lower right of the photo

Thames (NZ): Archives update 20th July 2013

How the weeks fly by, and progress continues on the archives building. The roof is on and will soon be fully enclosed. (Two openings remain for the large glass panel windows) A sneak preview inside showed how the space will be utilised with storage, work and archive rooms. A credit to the TCHT and the tradesmen who have been involved to-date.

Looking at the Archives 20th July 2013
(Full photo history - click here)

 PS. If you haven't called into The Treasury lately, the shelves continue to bulge with information and a growing number of the resources are indexed. This makes researching easier and allows you to make a preliminary assessment online, of what may be held for your research interest.

Some of the resources available at The Treasury, Thames

ONLINE INDEX available

Thames (NZ): Archives update 16th July 2013

It's a beautiful winters day in Thames and the archives site is a hive of activity.

Electrical Work being undertaken 16/7/2013 - looking south from outside The Treasury

Thames (NZ): Archives update 9 July 2013

Building paper going up on the north end of the new archives building - close to being a closed structure...watch this space

Open walls currently being enclosed - 9th July 2013

(Click here for PHOTO-STORY)

Thames (NZ): Treasury Archives update 4th July 2013

Work is steadily continuing on the Archives building adjacent to The Treasury, Queen Street, Thames. Full scaffolding now surrounds the northern end of the building.

The Northern end of the new Archives building, adjacent to The Treasury building
Thursday 4th July 2013

Link to Photo-Story pages