Today in NZ history- 28/10/1835 - He Whakaputanga signed by northern chiefsThirty-four northern chiefs signed He Whakaputanga (a declaration of independence) at a hui called by the British Resident, James Busby.
- 28/10/1890 - First Labour Day celebrationsThe first Labour Day celebrated the struggle for an eight-hour working day. Parades in the main centres were attended by several thousand trade union members and supporters.
- 29/10/1894 - SS Wairarapa wrecked on Great Barrier IslandIt remains the third deadliest shipwreck ever in New Zealand waters: 121 lives were lost when the steamer Wairarapa struck Miners Head, the north-west point of Great Barrier Island, 90 km north-east of Auckland.
- 29/10/1919 - Women can stand for ParliamentThe passing of the Women’s Parliamentary Rights Act enabled women to stand for election to the House of Representatives, 26 years after they won the right to vote.
- 28/10/1835 - He Whakaputanga signed by northern chiefs
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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