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Sunday, December 31, 2017

Thames (NZ): First Caledonian Games at the Thames 150 years ago

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The town of Shortland was ready for a good party by the time the 31 December 1867 rolled around. The miners, their families and associated ...
Saturday, December 30, 2017

Thames (NZ): The last WWI deaths for 1917 remembered

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With two days to go till the end of 1917 (100 years ago), Thamesites must have been hopeful that no more bad news would be received from Fra...
Thursday, December 28, 2017

Thames (NZ): Pahau Street revisited

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One of the first views we have of Pahau Street, was taken from the Beach looking back at the Junction Hotel c1869. The iconic hotel is centr...
Monday, December 25, 2017

Thames (NZ): Totara Cemetery Gates CLOSED

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Well what a way to start Christmas Day. As we drove up the road to Totara Cemetery, there was a line-up of cars and people waiting along ...
Sunday, December 24, 2017

Thames (NZ): Merry Xmas - Meri Kirihimete

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Greetings from Thames, New Zealand. These days there is a decorated tree at Kuranui Bay for those that venture towards Tararu - but to older...
Saturday, December 23, 2017

Thames (NZ): Women overseas in WWI - new Jane Tolerton book

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Whenever there is a new book released, I always hope to find some Thames references. Well, Jane Tolerton's new book is full of surprises...
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Thames (NZ): 2nd batch of Thames Hospital Commemorative Calendars available now

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Spread the word, a second batch has been printed and available for sale at Carson's Bookshop , Thames Rock Shop and at the Accounts De...
Monday, December 18, 2017

Thames (NZ): Thames Hospital Postcard post 1901

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When you come by a 'new' postcard, there is always the hope that an interesting story will be revealed on the back. The picture on t...
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Thames (NZ): Jack McLean Community Recreation Centre

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Wowww!!! I was so thrilled to see this press release from the Thames Coromandel District Council this morning - giving details of the naming...
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Thames (NZ): Thames Hospital 150 Commemoration Calendars

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  Just a gentle reminder and suggestion for a great Xmas present The Thames Hospital 150 Commemorative Calendar is available for just...