Today in NZ history- 01/06/1960 - New Zealand's first official TV broadcast Broadcast from Shortland St in central Auckland, New Zealand’s first official television transmission began at 7.30 p.m.
- 02/06/1917 - New Zealand steamer captured by the WolfThe steamer Wairuna, en route from Auckland to San Francisco, was captured by the German raider Wolf and later sunk near the Kermadec Islands. The crew of 42 was taken prisoner.
- 02/06/1970 - Motor racing driver Bruce McLaren diesIn 1958 Bruce McLaren was the first recipient of the Driver to Europe award, which enabled promising Kiwis to race against the world’s best.
- 03/06/1869 - University of Otago foundedGovernor George Bowen gave his assent to the Otago Provincial Council’s University of Otago Ordinance, enabling the establishment of New Zealand’s first university.
- 01/06/1960 - New Zealand's first official TV broadcast
Tag Archives: Spinning
Spinning wool and World War I
Recently I created a new display on the history of spinning at The Wool Shed museum in Masterton. I got very interested in the subject during the development process, which included consulting with a local – and world-renowned – spinning … Continue reading
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Tagged Musical Heritage NZ Trust, Spinning, woolcrafts, World War I music
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Woolcrafts at The Wool Shed
A couple of years ago I offered voluntary services to the The Wool Shed museum in Masterton, to help tidy up their printed display panels and captions. Originally, when the museum was set up in 2005, I did the panels, … Continue reading
A wee triumph in Carterton
Agricultural and pastoral shows, usually known as A&P shows, are somewhat in decline but still an important part of rural life in New Zealand. Some, like the Canterbury A&P, are huge. Here in the Wairarapa, Masterton has the biggie. Smaller … Continue reading
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Tagged A&P Show, Carterton, horse jumping, Spinning, weaving, woolcrafts
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