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Issue 11966Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 1
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Daniel, IanPresident's Introduction1
EarnslawT.S.S. 'Earnslaw', sails without any crew & a brief history of other steamers on the lake5
Geological ReportsGold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision, 1909': By James Park6
GoldGold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park6
Gold ReportGold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park6
Govt Tourist DeptVisit of Government Tourist & publicity Survey Team to Queenstown7
Miller, MarygoldSecretarys Report Sept 21, 1965 – January 21, 19662
MiningGeological Report 19096
Park, JamesGold Report 19096
QDHS PresidentIan Daniel1
QDHS SecretaryMiller, A. M.2
QueenstownVisit of Government Tourist & publicity Survey Team to Queenstown7
ShippingT.S.S. 'Earnslaw', sails without any crew & a brief history of other steamers on the lake.5
TransportShipping: T.S.S. 'Earnslaw', sails without any crew & a brief history of other steamers on the lake.5
Issue 21967Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 2
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Antrim Arms HotelHistory of the Antrim Arms Hotel which stood on the Queenstown-Frankton rd. Essay by Judith Anderson,(QDHS pupil) June 1965,3
EntertainmentEntertainment in Queenstown in the days of the gold rush.7
Geological ReportsGold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park8
GoldWakatipu: Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park8
Gold Report1909: Gold report from 'The Geology of the Queenstown Subdivision,1909': By James Park8
HotelsAntrim Arms Hotel: Description & history.3
HousesDemolition of an old house, built by Edward T. Wing, that stood on the corner of Shotover & Beach Streets.11
LibrariesFighting Fund: Statement of receipts & Expenditure during the campaign to save the Old Stone Library.2
MedicalNursing: Maternity Nursing: History of local 'midwifery' & establishment of maternity hospital.9
MiningGeological Report 19098
Park, JamesGold Report 19098
QueenstownEntertainment in Queenstown in the days of the gold rush.7
QueenstownCopy of Cemetery Register given to Historical Society.12
QueenstownLibrary: Fighting Fund: Statement of receipts & Expenditure during the campaign to save the Old Stone Library.2
ShippingShipping tales from Lake Wakatipu. A 36hr day for the 'Earnslaw' in the 30's. / Extract from 1883 letter about sailing on 'The Mountaineer'.5
TransportShipping tales from Lake Wakatipu. A 36hr day for the 'Earnslaw' in the 30's. / Extract from 1883 letter about sailing on 'The Mountaineer'.5
Wing, Edward T.Demolition of House: Demolition of the house built by Edward T. Wing on the corner of Shotover & Beach Streets.11
WomenMaternity Nursing: History of local 'midwifery' & establishment of maternity hospital.9
Issue 31968Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 3
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Boer WarBoer War Celebrations in Queenstown4
BuckhamCordial Manufacture: A brief history of Buckhams Wakatip Cordial Factory5
Cordial ManufactureCordial Manufacture: A brief history of Buckhams Wakatip Cordial Factory5
EarnslawMinister of Transport to visit Queenstown to discuss proposals with regard to the future of the Earnslaw.10
MountaineerOld whistle from The Mountaineer paddle steamer sounded at pub time.4
QDHS Financial ReportAGM 19683
QDHS OtherReport of work undertaken in 19682
QueenstownBoer War Celebrations in Queenstown4
QueenstownReminiscences of an 80 year old on returning to Queenstown.10
Rees, William GilbertA rough sketch of the discovery of the lakes District by the late W.G. Rees & Mr N.E. Von Tunzelmann7
ShippingMountaineer: Old whistle from The Mountaineer paddle steamer sounded at pub time.4
ShippingEarnslaw: Minister of Transport to visit Queenstown to discuss proposals with regard to the future of the Earnslaw.10
TransportShipping: Old whistle from The Mountaineer paddle steamer sounded at pub time.4
TransportShipping: Earnslaw: Minister of Transport to visit Queenstown to discuss proposals with regard to the future of the Earnslaw.10
Von Tunzelmann, NicholasA rough sketch of the discovery of the lakes District by the late Mr N.E. Von Tunzelmann & W.G. Rees6
WakatipuEarly Industry: 1886 –The erecting of a flour mill by Messrs Robertson & Hallenstein at Frankton.8
Wakatipu Cordial FactoryBuckhams Wakatipu Cordial Factory. More than a Centuries Service to Queenstown:5
WarsBoer War Celebrations in Queenstown4
Issue 41969Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 4
TitleDescriptionCourier page
BridgesThe Edith Cavell Bridge. Information provided by Mr Geofffrey Thornton of Wellington6
Edith Cavell BridgeInformation provided by Mr Geofffrey Thornton of Wellington6
Eichardt'sBrief history of Eichardts Hotel6
GoldfieldsGoldfield Snippets7
Grant, J.President's Report 19691
HotelsBrief history of Eichardts Hotel6
MacKenzie, PObituary: 1888 -19693
McChesney, J. W.Obituary: 1891 - 19693
MiningGoldfield Snippets7
ObituaryScheib, A.10
ObituaryMcKenzie, Peter3
ObituaryMcChesney, J. W.3
OxenbridgeThe Oxenbridge Family: Contributed by E.G. Oxenbridge.5
QDHS PresidentJ. Grant1
Rees, William GilbertThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer.'4
Scheib, A.Obituary10
ShippingShipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: Kingston Day for the 'Ben Lomond'8
TransportShipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: Kingston Day for the 'Ben Lomond'8
TunnelsOxenbridge Tunnel: Contributed by E.G. Oxenbridge.5
Von Tunzelmann, NicholasThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer.'4
Issue 51970Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 5
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Bob's CoveQuarry: Brief history of the Limestone Quarry at Bobs Cove14
Cemetery SkippersSkippers: Record of the Skippers Point Cemetery commencing from 1st October 18815
Chandler, PeterArticle: A Picnic Trip to Skippers. Chandler had devoted many years to research into Skippers history and accompanied tripppers.3
Davidson, TomContributed story – Shipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: The Shearing Gang Takes a Day Off.12
FashionThe Ladies – Fashion & Society Notes: Taken from The Lake County Press, December 8, 188216
Grant, J.President's Report1
LibrariesHistory of Queenstown Library9
LimestoneBob's Cove Limestone Quarry14
ObituarySew Hoy, Harry2
QDHS Field TripA Picnic Trip to Skippers3
QDHS PresidentJ. Grant1
QuarryBob's Cove Limestone Quarry14
QueenstownHistory of Queenstown Library9
RailwaysThe Local Railway:15
Rees, William GilbertThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District.8
Reid, J.Bob's Cove Limestone Quarry14
Sew Hoy, HarryObituary2
ShippingShipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: The Shearing Gang Takes a Day Off.12
SkippersSkippers: Record of the Skippers Point Cemetery commencing from 1st October 18815
SkippersThe origins of the name 'Skippers'.4
TransportThe Local Railway:15
TransportShipping Tales from Lake Wakatipu: The Shearing Gang Takes a Day Off.12
Von Tunzelmann, NicholasThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District.8
WomenThe Ladies – Fashion & Society Notes: Taken from The Lake County Press, December 8, 188216
Issue 61971Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 6
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Carter, Mrs G.Library: Grandaughter of George Richard Bishop, who helped build the old library & the first cottage hospital at Frankton.14
Cooper, WarrenMayor's message2
Daniel, IanPresident's message2
LibrariesBarbara Lewis, Librarian at Queenstown 1926 - 31.16
LibrariesTrees of Justice: Giant Sequoia trees at the Library corner.18
LibrariesLibrarians Report 195917
LibrariesFinance: Wakatip Mail Sept 22, 1876. A report of a deputation from the library Committee to the Borough Council.13
LibrariesComment from the present librarian, Grace Ratcliff: 1869 - 19713
LibrariesGladys Carter - Grandfather (George Richard Bishop)helped build the old library14
LibrariesQueenstown Library 1965 - 1971: A resume of the drama of saving the Old Stone Library from demolition by Mrs A.M. Miller4
LibrariesMayor's Message2
LibrariesPresident's Message2
LibrariesThe Old Stone Library: Material collected about the library11
LibrariesQueenstown History - Letters from Gladys Carter14
Miller, MarygoldQueenstown Library 1965 - 71: A resume of the drama of saving the Old Stone Library from demolition4
Murray, F. G.Obituary21
ObituaryRobins, R. C. Mayor of Queenstown 1956-6221
ObituaryThrop, Rewa21
ObituaryMurray, Florence Gregory (Tosti)21
QDHS PresidentIan Daniel: President's Message2
QueenstownLibrary: Wakatip Mail Sept 22, 1876. A report of a deputation from the library Committee to the Borough Council.13
QueenstownLibrary: Mayor's Message2
QueenstownLibrary: The Half-way Years. Barbara Lewis, Librarian at Queenstown 1926 - 3116
QueenstownLibrary: Comment from the present librarian, Grace Ratcliff: 1869 - 19713
QueenstownLibrary: Librarians Report 195917
QueenstownLibrary - Letters from Gladys Carter14
QueenstownLibrary: 1965 - 1971: A resume of the drama of saving the Old Stone Library from demolition by Mrs A.M. Miller4
QueenstownThe Old Stone Library: Material collected about the library11
Ratcliff, GraceLibrary: Comment from the present librarian, Grace Ratcliff: 1869 - 19713
Robins, R. C.Obituary21
Throp, RewaObituary21
TreesTrees of Justice: Giant Sequoia trees at the Library corner.18
Issue 71971Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 7
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Cemetery FranktonFrankton: Article by Winston Craddock. Lighthearted visual description of the cemetery.9
Craddock, WinstonFour Miles from Queenstown: Lighthearted visual description of the Frankton cemetery.9
FranktonCemetery: Article by Winston Craddock. Lighthearted visual description of the cemetery.9
Gordon, RonA story of the Nevis: The New Cook11
Hamilton HouseA Family Venture1904 -1971: History of the private hotel / guest house.17
HousesHamilton House 1904 -1971: A Family Venture.17
LibrariesMalaghan Library: Inaugural address by Mr. F.W.G. Miller, Journalist & Lakes District Historian. May 1, 19715
Malaghan LibraryOpening Address by Mr. F.W.G. Miller, Journalist & Lakes District Historian. May 1,19715
Malaghan LibraryInaugural address by Mr. F.W.G. Miller, Journalist & Lakes District Historian. May 1,19715
MaoriPlace Names: Letter from Mamaru, an 83yr old Maori, correcting mis-spelt place names and giving original meanings.13
Maori place namesLetter correcting misspelt names and giving original meanings. – Manapouri and Wakatipu17
Miller, F.Malaghan Library Inaugural Address, May 1, 19715
Miller, MarygoldArticle: Snippets remembered from the day of the Nevis trip:12
Miller, MarygoldSecretary's Report2
NevisA story of the Nevis: The New Cook by Ron Gordon11
Newman, J.Maori Place Names in the Wakatipu: List of Maori names used by the small local Maori population13
Place NamesMaori Place Names in the Wakatipu13
QDHS Field TripNevis Trip: part of secretary's report2
QDHS Field TripSnippets remembered from the day of the Nevis trip:12
QDHS SecretaryMiller, A. M.1
QueenstownHamilton House, A Family Venture1904 -1971: History of the private hotel / guest house.17
QueenstownMalaghan Library: Inaugural Address by F. Miller - May 1, 19715
Rees, William GilbertThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by Rees & Von Tunzelmann.8
Von Tunzelmann, NicholasThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by W.G.Rees &N.B. Von Tunzelmann.8
Issue 81972Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 8
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowtownMining of Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction. Article by Winston Craddock8
ChineseMemorial Plaque for Queenstown Cemetery: Presentation on 14 July,1972 by Mr Hugh Sew Hoy, accompanied by Dr James Ng.2
ChineseChinese Memorial Garden, Queenstown Cemetery. Includes list of names of Chinese buried in cemetery between 1871 - 191111
Craddock, WinstonAn Otago Goldfield: The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction8
GlenorchyMaori: Fragments of Pre-European History at the Head of Lake Wakatipu by A.M. Miller6
Grace's FollyOriginally called 'Hawk's Head', built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton13
Grace, ThomasGoldminer on Shotover who was involved in an expensive court case. ‘Grace’s Folly’13
HousesGrace's Folly: Originally called 'Hawk's Head', built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton13
MaoriFragments of Pre-European History at the Head of Lake Wakatipu by A.M. Miller6
McDonald, W. P.Reminiscence: I Knew Hugh & Jane Ross. Proprietors of the Arthurs Point Hotel - 1930's12
Miller, MarygoldPresident's Report1
Miller, MarygoldFragments of Pre-European History at the Head of Lake Wakatipu6
MiningArrow Junction: An Otago Goldfield -The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction8
MiningAn Otago Goldfield -The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction8
QDHS OtherChinese Plaque: Memorial Plaque for Queenstown Cemetery-Presentation of plaque on 14 July,19722
QDHS OtherChinese Memorial Garden: Article contains list of names of those buried in the cemetery between 1871 - 191111
QDHS PresidentA. M. Miller: President's Report1
QueenstownGrace's Folly: Originally called 'Hawk's Head', built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton13
Rees, William GilbertThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by W.G.Rees &N.B. Von Tunzelmann.3
Ross, HughReminiscence: I Knew Hugh & Jane Ross. Proprietors of the Arthurs Point Hotel - 1930's. Article by W.P. McDonald12
Ross, JaneReminiscence: I Knew Hugh & Jane Ross. Proprietors of the Arthurs Point Hotel - 1930's. Article by W.P. McDonald12
Turton, WesleyGrace's Folly: Originally called 'Hawk's Head', built in the 1880's for local solicitor Mr W Turton.13
Von Tunzelmann, NicholasThe Trip to the Lake: Continuing extract from Lake Wakatipu Mail entitled 'Reminiscences and Troubles of a Wakatipian Pioneer', being a rough sketch of the discovery of the Lakes District by W.G.Rees &N.B. Von Tunzelmann.3
WhitechapelMining: An Otago Goldfield -The Whitechapel Road at Arrow Junction by Winston Craddock8
Issue 91972Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 9
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Chandler, PeterLetter to the Editor re Nicholas von Tunzelmann4
ChineseLocal Recollections by the Editor14
ChineseChinese Goldminers in Otago. Researched & written by Dr James Ng. A detailed history.5
Cockburn, JamesThe Frankton Water-Wheel: Originally worked the flour mill and then the Frankton Hospital22
FranktonHistory of the Frankton Water Wheel. Originally worked the flour mill and then the Frankton Hospital22
Kawarau GorgeRoaring Meg and Gentle Annie: research into the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams :15
Miller, MarygoldPresident's Report1
MiningChinese Goldminers in Otago: Researched & written by Dr. James Ng5
Ng, Dr JamesChinese Goldminers in Otago:5
Orr, Mr.Letter concerning the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams in the Kawarau Gorge.15
Place NamesLetter from Mr Orr concerning the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams in the Kawarau Gorge.15
QDHS Financial ReportNovember 10 1971 – November 13 197224
QDHS PresidentA. M. Miller1
Roaring Meg, Gentle AnnieLetter from Mr Orr concerning the naming of the Roaring Meg and Gentle Annie streams in the Kawarau Gorge.15
Transit of VenusHistory of the Memorial & the 1874 American scientific expedition to observe the transit of Venus across the solar disc.18
Von Tunzelmann, NicholasLetter to the editor by Peter Chandler. Includes extracts from Marriage Register of St. Peters Church4
Water WheelHistory of the Frankton Water Wheel. Originally worked the flour mill and then the Frankton Hospital22
Issue 101973Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 10
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Book Review"Golden Canyon" Story of the Skippers Road & the Shotover Valley by F.Craddock18
Brasch, CharlesObituary: Dr. Charles Orwell Brasch Died May 19, 197318
Burwood StationLow & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
Chandler, PeterLow & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
ChildhoodThe Hanging of Matt Dwyer: Contributed by Keith Grant, Lake Hayes. Lower Shotover School 1884-513
ClimbingExploration & Climbing by Doug Knowles. A Brief History.8
Craddock, F. W.Author of "Golden Canyon" The Story of Skippers Road and the Shotover Valley.18
Daniel, IanReport on the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies 19732
Dwyer, MattChildhood: The Hanging of Matt Dwyer at Lower Shotover School : by Keith Grant13
ExplorationClimbing: Exploration & Climbing by Doug Knowles. A Brief History.8
Federation of Hist SocsReport on the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies 19732
Flint, MrOwned 'Glenpanel'. Article concerns the Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks & is a sequel to the Hanging of Matt Dwyer incident.14
GlenorchyThe Glenorchy Scheelite Field. Contributed by Jim Reid4
GlenpanelMary Hill: 'Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks'14
GlenpanelFarm on the Ladies mile owned by Flint family. Article concerns the Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks & is a sequel to the Hanging of Matt Dwyer incident.14
Golden CanyonBook Review: Story of the Skippers Road & the Shotover Valley by F.Craddock18
Goldfields ParkReport on reasons for establishing a Goldfields Park covering the town site of Macetown & Twelve Mile quartz mining area.15
Grant, KeithArticle: The Hanging of Matt Dwyer.13
Heffernan, FergieQHS field trip to Glenorchy: "Mr Heffernan's gave insight into the lives of past generations of settlers, including the Maori”9
Knowles, DArticle: Climbing: Exploration & Climbing. A Brief History.8
Low, Thomas ChampionLow & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
Low, Thomas ConstableLow & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
Mararoa StationLow & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
Mary HillGlenpanel: 'Burning of Flint's Straw Sacks'14
McCurdy, LindsayObituary18
McGregor, JohnLow & McGregor: Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
Miller, MarygoldMessage from the President1
MiningScheelite: The Glenorchy Scheelite Field. Contributed by Jim Reid4
ObituaryMcCurdy, Lindsay18
ObituaryBrasch, Charles18
QDHS CommitteeIan Daniel: Report on the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies 19732
QDHS Field TripGlenorchy: "Mr Heffernan's commentary gave insight into the lives of past generations of settlers, including the Maori…"9
QDHS PresidentA. M. Miller1
Reid, J.Article: Scheelite: The Glenorchy Scheelite Field.4
Roth, H.Article: Charles Robert Thatcher , celebrated entertainer , in Queenstown 1863.10
RunsUpper Wakatipu Runs. Contributed by Mr. Doug Scott, Rees Valley Station.6
ScheeliteThe Glenorchy Scheelite Field. Contributed by Jim Reid4
StationsUpper Wakatipu Runs. Contributed by Mr. Doug Scott, Rees Valley Station.6
StationsBurwood: Low & McGregor - Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
StationsMararoa Station: Low & McGregor - Owners of Burwood & Mararoa stations. Family tree & history.17
Thatcher, Charles RobertCelebrated entertainer, Queenstown 1863.10
WakatipuUpper Wakatipu Runs: Contributed by Mr. Doug Scott, Rees Valley Station.6
Issue 111973Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 11
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Daniel, IanPresident's message1
Davidson, TomEngineer for the Lake Steamer Service from 1930 - 1960: The T.S.S. Earnslaw of Lake Wakatipu12
EarnslawThe T.S.S. Earnslaw of Lake Wakatipu. Contributed by Thomas Davidson, engineer for the Lake Steamer Service from 1930 - 196012
Flint, MrsCame out from England with Mr. & Mrs Rees. Short extract from an interview.4
GlenorchyGlenorchy Mining. Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.5
GlenorchyScheelite: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.5
GlenpanelMary Hill: Short extract from an interview with Mrs. Flint4
GlenpanelMrs Flint: Came out from England with Mr & Mrs Rees. Short extract from an interview.4
Mary HillGlenpanel: Short extract from an interview with Mrs. Flint4
MiningScheelite: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.5
ParadisePossums: The Paradise Opossum. A story founded on facts. Contributed by Tomatis Vatinis9
PossumsPossums: The Paradise Opossum. A story founded on facts. Contributed by Tomatis Vatinis9
QDHS Financial ReportFinancial Report 15th Nov 1972 - October 31st 197316
QDHS OtherThe Lakeside Wharves. Excerpt from a report (1940) compiled by Mr. J Powell, ex-Inspector of the Railways Dept.14
QDHS PresidentIan Daniel1
QueenstownThe Lakeside Wharves. Excerpt from a report (1940) compiled by Mr. J Powell, ex-Inspector of the Railways Dept.14
Reid, J.Article: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.5
ScheeliteScheelite: Glenorchy Mining - Period of the 2nd World War,1940 -1945 by Jim E. Reid.5
ShippingEarnslaw12
TransportShipping: The T.S.S. Earnslaw of Lake Wakatipu. Contributed by Thomas Davidson, engineer for the Lake Steamer Service from 1930 - 196012
WharvesThe Lakeside Wharves. Excerpt from a report (1940) compiled by Mr. J Powell, ex-Inspector of the Railways Dept.14
Issue 121974Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 12
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowtownEntertainment: Reminiscences of J.B. Thomson Senr of the Golden Era of Song in Arrowtown.14
Book Review"Old Buildings of the Lakes District" by Marion Borrell & Audrey Bascand. .19
BoyesKawarau Falls Station : George, Charles & Frank Boyes, owners . Also history of K Falls by Peter Chandler8
Daniel, IanPresident's message1
Duncan, AlfredPart 1 of the Reminiscences of Alfred Duncan, shepherd of William Rees, author of the publication 'The Wakatipians'. 18616
EntertainmentArrowtown: Reminiscences of J.B. Thomson Senr. of the Golden Era of Song in Arrowtown. 1907-191214
F. H. S.3rd Annual Conference of the N.Z. Federation of Historical Societies3
Kawarau FallsKawarau Falls Homestead: Owned by the Boyes Bros. History of the family by Peter Chandler8
MemorialsShort report on progress of Plaque Proposals for Queenstown Hill / Rees Memorial / Trees of Justice.19
Miller, MarygoldArticle: Message to delegates, observers & interested parties attending the 3rd Annual F.H.S. Conference, 1974 in Queenstown.3
Old buildingsQueenstown: Buildings Old & New: Old buildings are being retained and renovated to take place in modern Queenstown.12
Old BuildingsBook Review: of Old Buildings of the Lakes District by Marion Borrell & Audrey Bascand.20
Place NamesWakatipu: Short note on who named the Greenstone, the Remarkables, the Crown Range, Mt. Cecil & Walter Peak.2
QDHS OtherPlaques: Report on progress of Plaque Proposals for Queenstown Hill / Rees Memorial / Trees of Justice.19
QDHS PresidentIan Daniel1
QueenstownTourism 1883: A Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883. Part 117
QueenstownBuildings Old & New: Old buildings are being retained and renovated to take place in modern Queenstown.12
StationsKawarau Falls: Owned by the Boyes Bros. History of the family by Peter Chandler8
Thompson, J. B.Article: Reminiscences of J.B. Thomson Senr. of the Golden Era of Song in Arrowtown. 1907-191214
TourismA Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883.17
WakatipuPlace Names: Short note on who named the Greenstone, the Remarkables, the Crown Range, Mt. Cecil & Walter Peak.2
Issue 131974Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 13
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Brasch, CharlesA more in depth obituary of Dr. Charles Orwell Brasch. Patron of the Arts / Hocken library11
Cemetery QueenstownQueenstown: A list ofsome of the marked graves in Queenstown Cemetery, with brief explanatory notes by Peter Chandler.5
Daniel, IanPresident's Report1
Daplyne, RosinaObituary11
Douglas, RosinaObituary11
ObituaryDaplyne, Rosina11
ObituaryBrasch, Charles11
QDHS OtherReport on Society's Activities, 19741
QDHS OtherSociety Work Schedule15
QDHS PresidentIan Daniel1
QueenstownA Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883. Part 2. Includes a brief account of a trip up the lake to Kinloch in the 'Mountaineer'.3
QueenstownBurials: Queenstown: A lists some of the marked graves in Queenstown Cemetery, with brief explanatory notes by Peter Chandler.5
TourismA Visitor Looks at Queenstown, August 3rd 1883. Part 2. Includes a brief account of a trip up the lake to Kinloch in the 'Mountaineer'.3
WakatipuReflections on the Wakatipu area by W.M. Rendel14
Issue 141974Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 14
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Arbour DayAn account of Arbour Day -16th August 19004
Auburn, Stephen SCopy of Register of Marriage by officiating Minister 1934. Marriage of Stephen Samuel Aburn to Eliza Davies.8
BoyneArticle by Alex Boyne about chinese goldminer Wong Keong, nicknamed Sunday, also known as Sandy McPherson11
Buckham'sReport on the buildings on Buckhams property, Marine Parade. Report by R.G. Gummer.13
ChineseSunday - one of the best: Article by Alex Boyne re Chinese goldminer Wong Keong, nicknamed Sunday, aka Sandy McPherson11
Daniel, IanPresidents Report1
Davies, ElizaMarriage: Auburn, Stephen S. to Eliza Davies.8
DiariesMcKenzie, Hugh: Diary 1928: The McKenzie family played a significant role in the Martins Bay settlement.9
Duncan, AlfredThe History of the Wakatipu: Alfred Duncan continues his narrative of his experiences at the Head of the Lake.6
MacKenzie, HughDiary 1928: The McKenzie family played a significant role in the Martins Bay settlement.9
MarriageDavies, Eliza to Auburn, Stephen. Copy of Register of Marriage 19348
MarriageAuburn, Stephen S. to Eliza Davies. Copy of Register of Marriage 19348
Martin's BayMacKenzie, Hugh: Diary 1928: The McKenzie family played a significant role in the Martins Bay settlement.9
MiningScheelite: Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.16
Moke CreekScheelite: Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.16
QDHS Financial ReportFinancial Report year ending 31/10/7414
QDHS OtherReport on the buildings on Buckhams property, Marine Parade. Report by R.G. Gummer.13
QDHS PresidentIan Daniel1
QueenstownRecessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.4
QueenstownAn account of Arbour Day -16th August 19004
RecessionRecessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.4
Reid, GladysArticle: Recessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.4
ScheeliteLetter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.16
ScheeliteRecessions, slumps and hard times. A piece of Slump history from Mrs Gladys Reid.4
SefferScheelite: Letter written from Australia to Matt Seffer, March 1906. Regarding the value of scheelite.16
ShippingThe Wakatipu Fleet. A brief history.3
SundayChinese: Article by Alex Boyne about chinese goldminer Wong Keong, nicknamed Sunday, also known as Sandy McPherson11
TransportShipping: The Wakatipu Fleet. A brief history.3
Issue 151975Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 15
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowtownDemocracy in a mining community. And proclamation of proclomation of the Borough of Arrowtown. Article by Neil Clayton.14
Book Review"Queenstown in Colour" Colour views of Queenstown with text by Irene Adamson9
BoyesKawarau Falls: An extension of the Boyes history at Kawarau Falls. Courier Issue 12, pge 8.10
Cemetery KingstonKingston: Copy of Register of Burials, Kingston Cemetery13
CentenaryBorough of Arrowtown founded in 1873 after stormy public meeting. BNeil Clayton.14
Clayton, NeilA Stormy Start at Arrowtown. Public Meeting Sept 22,1873, which led to the proclamation of the Borough of Arrowtown14
DiariesContinuation of the diary of one of the pioneers of Martins Bay - Hugh McKenzie6
DiariesJames Flint: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand.2
Flint, JamesDiary: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860.2
Kawarau FallsBoyes: Kawarau Falls - An extension of the Boyes history at Kawarau Falls. Courier Issue 12, pge 8.10
Kawarau RiverShooting the rapids: Article from the Southland Times, February 1922, tells of experiences at Kawarau Falls.8
KingstonCemetery: Copy of Register of Burials, Kingston Cemetery13
MacKenzie, HughDiary: Continuation of the diary of one of the pioneers of Martins Bay - Hugh McKenzie6
Martin's BayMacKenzie, Hugh: Continuation of the diary of one of the pioneers of Martins Bay.6
Miller, MarygoldMessage from the president16
ObituaryWatherston, Nancy. A tribute written by Gladys Reid5
QDHS PresidentA. M. Miller16
Queenstown in ColourBook Review: Colour views of Queenstown with text by Irene Adamson9
StationsKawarau Falls: An extension of the Boyes history at Kawarau Falls. Courier Issue 12, pge 8.10
Watherston, NancyObituary5
Issue 161975Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 16
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Butement, JohnNorth Station: (Run 346) bought at auction by J.Butement in 1866. Detailed family history14
Chandler, PeterArticle: John Trotter Butement: North Station. Detailed Family history14
DiariesJames Flint: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 212
Flint, JamesDiary: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 212
Goldfields ParkOtago Goldfields Historic Park19
Hamilton, J.Obituary10
Miller, MarygoldPresidents Report November 19752
North StationRun 346 - bought at auction by J.Butement in 1866. Detailed family history4
ObituaryHamilton, J.10
ObituaryReid, J.10
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 31st october 197521
QDHS PresidentA. M. Miller. Presidents Report November 19752
QueenstownHistory of the Park Street Reserve.6
Reid, J.Obituary10
ReservesHistory of the Park Street Reserve.6
StationsNorth Station: (Run 346) bought at auction by J.Butement in 1866. Detailed family history14
WomenWomen's Role: Extract from Weekly News, February 3rd 191014
Issue 171976Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 17
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Arawata Billaka 'Mr O'Leary'. A tit-bit from Gladys Reid.16
Bathgate, M.A.Maori River & Ocean Going Craft in Southern NZ. From the Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sept 1969. Details 7 different craft.2
Bricknell, DoreenHistory of the Chard Family of Arrowtown by Fredrick William Chard. Copy by Doreen Bricknell13
Chard, Frederick WilliamHistory of the Chard Family of Arrowtown by Fredrick William Chard. Copy by Doreen Bricknell13
Clayton, NeilMessage from the President1
F.ederation of Hist SocsAnnual Conference of Federation of Historical Societies 1976 - Turangi8
MaoriMaori River & Ocean Going Craft in Southern NZ. From the Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sept 1969. Details 7 different craft.2
Miller, MarygoldReport on the Annual Conference of Federation of Historical Societies 1976 - Turangi8
QDHS PresidentNeil Clayton1
Reid, GladysArticle: Arawata Bill16
Reid, GladysArawata Bill16
WakatipuReflections on the Wakatipu area: Author & date unknown)15
Issue 181976Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 18
TitleDescriptionCourier page
BullendaleMining. Bullendale showed the way. History of the Phoenix Mine, Bullendale6
BullendaleMining."Prosperity to Oblivion". Article by Mrs M Glennie (nee Hughes) who spent her childhood in Bullendale2
BullendaleBullendale showed the way. History of the Phoenix Mine, Bullendale6
Clayton, NeilChairmans Annual Report November 197610
DiariesJames Flint: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 216
Flint, JamesDiary: Journal kept by 'J.Flint' on board ship 'Silistria' on the outward passage to New Zealand 1860. Part 216
Fyfe, Catherine. I.Article:Bullendale Showed the Way. Grandfather, Mr Fred Evans & father James Evans both managed the Phoenix Mine at Bullendale6
Glennie, MArticle: Bullendale – Prosperity to Oblivion.2
Goldfields ParkOutlining the establishment of a Goldfields Park. Part 212
MiningBullendale showed the way. History of the Phoenix Mine, Bullendale6
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 31 October 197614
QDHS PresidentNeil Clayton: Chairmans Annual Report10
QueenstownWWI Field Gun: Where is it Now?10
WarsWWI Field Gun: Where is it Now?10
Issue 191977Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 19
TitleDescriptionCourier page
BullendaleAlso known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs" by Peter Chandler. Detailed history.6
Chandler, PeterBullendale: Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs" by Peter Chandler. Detailed history6
HotelsMountaineer Hotel Snippet - from the Queenstown Review of July 196716
HousesThe 'Colonel's House' Walter Peak. By Miss Jessie MacKenzie, daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie.12
MacKenzie, JessieDaughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie, Walter Peak.12
MiningBullendale: Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs" by Peter Chandler. Detailed history6
MountaineerMountaineer Hotel Snippet - from the Queenstown Review of July 196716
Place NamesWakatipu District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler. (Alphabetical Ad–Al)14
ShippingThe Steamers of Lake Wakatipu. Original typescript in McNab Room, Dunedin Public Library2
StationsThe 'Colonel's House' Walter Peak. By Miss Jessie MacKenzie, daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie.12
SteamersThe Steamers of Lake Wakatipu. Original typescript in McNab Room, Dunedin Public Library2
TransportShipping: The Steamers of Lake Wakatipu. Original typescript in McNab Room, Dunedin Public Library2
WakatipuDistrict Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler14
Walter PeakThe 'Colonel's House' Walter Peak. By Miss Jessie MacKenzie, daughter of Col. Peter MacKenzie.12
Issue 201978Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 20
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Clayton, NeilPresidents Annual Report 197713
Griffiths, G. J.Principal Speaker at the official unveiling of Monument to William Gilbert Rees. Author of 'King Wakatip'4
MemorialsRees, William Gilbert: Memorial Already has Long History11
Miller, MarygoldSpeech at the official unveiling of Monument to William Gilbert Rees.8
ObituaryReid, Gladys15
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 31st October 197716
QDHS PresidentNeil Clayton – President's Annual Report13
Rees, William GilbertSpeech by G. J. Griffiths, author of 'King Wakatip'4
Rees, William GilbertMemorial Already has Long History11
Rees, William GilbertInscription on Rees Memorial2
Rees, William GilbertOfficial Unveiling on Anniversary of Rees' arrival in Wakatipu.3
Reid, GladysObituary15
Weller, Rev R. H.Prayer at the Dedication of the Rees Memorial, 12th Feb 1978, by Rev. R.H. Weller10