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• History of Woolston School, 1865-1985

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  The book is filled with enlightening anecdotes from past pupils and teachers. It is well-researched, interesting and fun and has a great introduction of early colonial life in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

• Woolston Methodist Church, Diamond Jubilee, 1896-1956

  Souvenir History

  Chambers, W. A. (Wesley A.), 1921-1993

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  This is comprehensive history of the first Woolston Methodist Church. It includes notes on reverends, lists of ministers, local preachers, Sunday School superintendents and Ladies Guild presidents and secretaries. This small pamphlet packs…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• New Zealand Made Leather

  the Story of the Woolston Tanneries. Booklet Two

  Sullivan, D. G. (Daniel Giles), 1882-1947

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  This 1918 pamphlet, found in the research room at Tūranga, describes the company Woolston Tanneries Perfectan. This was a big outfit with up to 200 workers and a wonderful ink drawing shows the extent of the site. Emphasis is on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sure to Rise

  the Edmonds Story

  Alsop, Peter, 1974-

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  A comprehensive look at the life of Thomas Edmond and his prized baking powder. The chapters 'A landmark Factory' and 'A Famous Garden' link to Woolston.

• By-laws of the Corporation of the Borough of Woolston, 1903

  Woolston (Christchurch, N.Z.). Borough Council

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  If you really want to get to know a suburb then reading about its by-laws is a winner. This one gives real insight into how people were living in 1903 Woolston. An interesting chapter regarding Nuisances - Privies, Cesspools and Urinals. I…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Opawa

  the Outpost on the Banks of the Heathcote

  Gillespie, Noel, 1934-2011

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  A well-researched book that combines local and family history. Plenty of Woolston material in here including photos from private collections.

• Bamford Primary School

  50th Jubilee, Easter Week-end, 2002

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  This little collection of memories highlights the dedication of teachers, parents and principal at Bamford Primary School. Great to read how in the 2nd form, boys built a kitset boat that students could go out in on the weekends for one…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Early Fruitgrowing in Canterbury, New Zealand

  Ward, Gerald, 1923-2003

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  Chapter 12 of this book looks at fruit growing in Woolston. Well-researched with a combination of family and local history. It's also fun to read about the different varieties grown. Who wouldn't want to try a Vicar of Winkfield apple!