The Society’s next
meeting will be held on
Tuesday 7
September 2004
At St Ninian’s Hall, Newcombe
Crescent, Karori, at 7.45 pm
Our speaker, Robin Watt, Doctor of
Forensic Anthropology,
“The Creation myth in New Zealand
history”
Robin Watt, who is interested in methods
that people use to research the history of early New Zealand discovery, will
give a talk backgrounding how historical myths get created. Lots of
entertaining yarns no doubt.
Our December Speaker will be Paul Thompson,
newly appointed Director of the Museum of Wellington and Sea.
Other Events:
Our neighbouring suburb area
Te Aro Heritage Tours are
conducted every Sunday, 1pm, starting on
the corner of Tonks Avenue and Upper Cuba St. For further information or
bookings contact:
Natasha Naus Heritage Tour Guide /
Historian 801 5147 / 021 039 7042
natasha.naus@paradise.net.nz
June Meeting
The AGM of the Society was very well attended, and all members very much enjoyed the
Family History / Whakapapa presentation by five year nine pupils from Marsden School.
Officers Elected: President: Judith Burch
Secretary: Henry Brittain
Treasurer: Frances Sutton
Honorary Auditor: James Graham
Committee: Jim Brodie, Ruth Graham, Jan
Heynes, Jenny Mawson,
Arthur Olsson,
Euan Pearce, Phil Rogers.
Daphne Sutton,
who has retired from the committee, was thanked for all the work she has done
for the Karori Historical Society in her role as secretary.
Help Needed
We are still
looking for someone who may like to act as Assistant Editor for THE STOCKADE;
and anyone who is interested in joining the Committee or helping in any way, is
invited to talk to a committee member.
Karori History Project
First drafts
for the book are currently being written, and another meeting of the history
group will be held in September. It is exciting to see the progress being made
and we will hope to keep up the momentum !
Wellington
City Council Heart of Karori Project
Many
members will have noted the demolition of the old Karori Library, and the work
that is being done in removing the house formerly used by the Karori Community
Daycare Centre. It will probably be up to a year before the project is
completed, but it is encouraging to see some action at last.
Membership
A number of
members have still not paid their subscriptions. Reminder notices are enclosed
with the newsletter for these people. Your prompt response would be appreciated!
Request for
Karori History Items
Judith Burch
has recently written to the metropolitan newspapers, and to historical magazines
with a request for any anecdotes or photographs relating to Karori. We have had
a response from several people which has been very pleasing, but feel sure there
must be other items of interest held by Karori people, which we would love to
see, and maybe photocopy before returning to the owners.
Photographs
relating to any era that show the growth of the suburb and the activities of the
people in it are of particular interest. Jan or Ruth would be happy to have a
chat about any items you may like to show us.
