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Issue 211978Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 21
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Anderson, WilliamObituary for Dr. Anderson. First president of Historical Society & Mayor for 15yrs1
Bullen, G.F.Bullendale part 2. G.F Bullens involvement in the mine. By Peter Chandler4
BullendaleMining. Also known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs" by Peter Chandler. Continuation from Issue 19, page 64
BullendaleAlso known as "The Reefs" or "Skippers Reefs" by Peter Chandler. Continuation from Issue 19, page 64
Chandler, PeterBullendale Mining part 2: part 1-Issue19, pge 64
Clayton, NeilMalthouse: Open Letter to the Minister in Charge of the Tourist Hotel Corporation3
FloodsThe 1878 Floods9
MalthouseNeil Clayton: Notes fropen letter to the Minister in Charge of the Tourist Hotel Corporation re demolition of Queenstown Malthouse3
Meyer, R. J.Article: The Great Railway Controversy or The Battle of The Routes6
MiningBullendale part 2. By Peter Chandler4
ObituaryAnderson, William1
RailwaysControversy: The Great Railway Controversy or The Battle of The Routes by Mr. R.J. Meyer6
TransportRailways: The Great Railway Controversy or The Battle of The Routes by Mr. R.J. Meyer6
Issue 221979Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 22
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Clayton, NeilPresidents Annual Report 19782
MalthouseCopy of the Ombudsman's report on the demolition of the Malthouse, Queenstown.2
Place NamesWakatipu District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler. (Alphabetical Al–Ar)12
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.197813
QDHS PresidentNeil Clayton: Presidents Annual Report2
QueenstownReminiscences of Early Days in Queenstown by Mrs Ryan (nee Cherry Marshall)9
Ryan, CherryReminiscences of Early Days in Queenstown by Mrs Ryan (nee Cherry Marshall)9
WakatipuWakatipu District Place Names compiled by Peter Chandler. (Alphabetical Al–Ar)12
Issue 231979Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 23
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ChineseChinese Miners - Muchee Fine Fellows:4
Clayton, NeilO, Death-What Was Its Sting?: Details causes of death in Queenstown area between 1871 - 1911.5
Dagg, JohnThe Diary of John Dagg: Written on board the 'Trivelyan', during his voyage to New Zealand, from 24.9.1883 (part 1)10
DeathsDetails causes of death in Queenstown area between 1871 - 1911.5
Dennis, PatArticle: Nostalgia – A day in the Cromwell Gorge - 28 April 19792
MacKenzie, HughMartin's Bay: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.9
MacKenzie, MalcolmMartin's Bay: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.9
Martin's BayMacKenzie, Malcom: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.9
Martin's BayMacKenzie, Hugh: What has happened to Hughie & Malcolm? An excerpt from Lower Hollyford Museum records.9
QDHS Field TripCromwell Gorge - 28 April 1979 by Pat Dennis2
QueenstownO, Death-What Was Its Sting?: Details causes of death in Queenstown area between 1871 - 1911. Contributed by Neil Clayton5
Issue 241979Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 24
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Arawata BillShort story re a meeting with 'Arawata Bill' on Mount Earnslaw.3
Chandler, PeterArticle: The Old Skippers Track4
Clayton, NeilPresidents Annual Report 19792
Dagg, JohnThe Diary of John Dagg, part 2: Written on board the 'Trivelyan', during his voyage to New Zealand, from 24.9.188311
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.197916
QDHS PresidentNeil Clayton2
SkippersThe Old Skippers Track. A detailed history contributed by Peter Chandler.4
Issue 251980Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 25
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArchaeologyUpper Wakatipu-Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie13
ArchaeologyMaori – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie13
Chandler, PeterSources of Information on Otago Goldfields History2
Creighton StationHistory written by the late Colonel Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935, supplied by his daughter Jessie MacKenzie8
GoldSources of information on Otago Goldfields History. Contributed by Peter Chandler2
Johnstone, NellieReminiscences of her Macetown childhood & teenage years.21
MacetownJohnstone, Nellie: Reminiscences of her Macetown childhood & teenage years.21
MacKenzie, Colonel PMt Creighton Station: History by Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935, supplied by his daughter Jessie MacKenzie8
MaoriArchaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie13
MiningSources of information on Otago Goldfields History. Contributed by Peter Chandler2
Mt Creighton StationHistory written by the late Colonel Peter MacKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935.8
Ritchie, NevilleArticle: Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie13
StationsMt Creighton: History written by the late Colonel Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 19358
StationsMt Creighton: History by Colonel Peter McKenzie of Walter Peak Station, about 1935, supplied by his daughter Jessie MacKenzie8
Upper WakatipuArchaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie13
Issue 261981Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 26
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArchaeologyUpper Wakatipu - Continuation of Article in Issue 25 – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie4
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.198020
Ritchie, NevilleUpper Wakatipu - Continuation of Article in Issue 25 – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie4
Upper WakatipuArchaeology: Continuation of Article in Issue 25 – Archaeology & Prehistory of the Upper Wakatipu region by Neville Ritchie4
Issue 271981Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 27
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowtownMrs Nellie Johnstone describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's7
ChineseA Chinaman buys a radio: Contributed by Ron Gordon. Story about Bing Young, racekeeper for Nokomai Gold Mining Company.11
District SchemeList of important items registered as being historical, scientific or special interest in the District Scheme13
ElectricityThe Power Board with No Power. Contributed by W.P. Saunder9
Johnstone, NellieMacetown: Mrs Nellie Johnstone describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's7
Lake HayesThe Loose Box' - Peacock residence, Lake Hayes. By Mr Keith Grant to support it being registered as historic building.3
Lakes DistrictDistrict Scheme: List of important items registered as being historical, scientific or special interest in the District Scheme13
MacetownJohnstone, Nellie: Describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's7
Mitchell, JohnThe Loose Box' - the peacock residence, Lake Hayes. (ref pages 6-7)3
Mount NicholasWhites House at Old Nicholas. Details taken from a letter from Miss Jessie Mackenzie, late of Walter Peak.10
PeacockThe Loose Box' - Peacock residence, Lake Hayes. By Mr Keith Grant to support application for registration as historical building.3
Power BoardElectricity: The Power Board with No Power. Contributed by W.P. Saunders9
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.198115
Saunders, W. P.Article: The Power Board with No Power.9
StationsMt Nicholas: Whites House at Old Nicholas. Details taken from a letter from Miss Jessie Mackenzie, late of Walter Peak.10
WakatipuDistrict Scheme: List of important items registered as being historical, scientific or special interest in the District Scheme13
White, GeorgePeacock Residence at Lake Hayes3
WidowhoodMrs Nellie Johnstone describes life as a widow in Arrowtown in the early 1900's7
Issue 281982Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 28
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArcadiaDetails from a search of titles for 'Arcadia' (J.C.Fenn)4
ArrowGlimpse into life of Jim Thompson. Taken from an article written in 1959 by Mary McCurdy11
Bowler, GeorgeGeorge & Mary Bowler - old Wakatipu (Arrow Junction) identities. A well known blade shearer in the district.6
Bowler, MaryWife of George, a well known blade shearer in the district.6
Cecil PeakBrief notes to cover the Society's visit on 18 April, 1982 Article by Peter Chandler.7
Chandler, PeterArcadia: Ownership of the property. Title search.4
Chandler, PeterCecil Peak: Brief notes to cover the Society's visit on 18 April 19827
Cook, AnneGibbston Bequest: Bequest to Lakes District Museum for Gibbston Display by Mrs Bessie Jackson, nee Kinross13
Dart ValleyArcadia: Ownership of the property. Title search.4
De La Mare, AlanArticle: Gold Mining At Macetown15
FarmingThe Hum of the Threshing Mill. Contributed by Ron Gordon2
GibbstonBequest to Lakes District Museum Display by Mrs Bessie jackson, Contributed by Anne Cook13
Gordon, RonArticle: The Hum of the Threshing Mill2
MacetownGold Mining At Macetown. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.15
McCaffrey, E. M.Stonemason10
McCurdy, MaryArticle: Arrow Adventure. A glimpse into the life of the late Jim Thompson, of Billy Creek & Arrowtown11
MiningGold Mining At Macetown. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.15
ShippingStorm on Lake Wakatipu. May 1881involving the Jane Williams. Contributed by Allan De La Mare.18
StonemasonsMcCaffrey, E. M. Stone Mason or Sculptor. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.10
StormsStorm on Lake Wakatipu. May 1881 involving the Jane Williams. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.18
Thompson, JimArrow Adventure. A glimpse into the life of the late Jim Thompson, of Billy Creek & Arrowtown11
Threshing MillsThe Hum of the Threshing Mill. Contributed by Ron Gordon2
TransportShipping: Storm on Lake Wakatipu. May 1881 involving the Jane Williams. Contributed by Alan De La Mare.18
Issue 291983Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 29
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Ambulance-SkippersA brief article about the first 4 wheeled vehicle (the ambulance) to use the Skippers tracks19
ArchaeologyChinese – Research on 19th Century chinese settlement in the Cromwell area2
Aspinall, JohnThe Aspinall hydraulic claim on the Shotover river fr 1867. Mentions Skippers Ambulance. Patented a grating ripple for gold saving.19
ChineseArchaeological Research on 19th Century Chinese Settlement in the Cromwell area. Contributed by Neville Ritchie.2
CromwellArchaeological Research on 19th Century Chinese Settlement in the Cromwell area. Contributed by Neville Ritchie.2
De La Mare, AlanArticle: John Aspinall of Skippers19
HousesHulbert House. Tutuila. Detailed history. SupplementSuppl
Hulbert HouseTutuila. A detailed history.Supp
MacetownA description of mining activity & mines in the area. Contributed by A.J.De La Mare28
Macetown MinesMacetown. A description of mining activity & mines in the area.188228
MacKenzie, JessieThe McKenzies' owned & operated Walter Peak Station.20
MiningMacetown. A description of mining activity & mines in the area. Contributed by A.J.D.28
Mount NicholasMt Nicholas Station – Run 324. A detailed history20
NewspapersLitigation over rivalry between Wakatipu Mail of Queenstown & County Press of Arrowtown. Contributed by A.J.D.28
QueenstownHulbert House, Tutuila. Detailed history. In supplementSuppl
Ritchie, NevilleArticle: Archaeological Research on 19th Century Chinese Settlement in the Cromwell area.2
SkippersA brief article about the first 4 wheeled vehicle (the ambulance) to use the Skippers tracks.19
SkippersJohn Aspinall of Skippers. Contributed by A.J.D.19
StationsMt Nicholas Station – Run 324. A detailed history20
TutuilaHulbert House. A detailed history.supplementSuppl
Issue 301982Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 30
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArchaeologyTwelve Mile – Bob's Cove – Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie6
ArchaeologyBob's Cove – Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie6
Baillie, WArticle: Vermin Extermination. Innovative mouse trapping.5
Bob's CoveArchaeology: Bob's Cove – Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie6
De La Mare, AlanArticle: Lakes Excursion 188328
GarstonGarston District. Early history of the area by Ron Gordon.26
Gordon, RonArticle: Garston District. Early history of the area.26
McCaffrey, E. M.Stonemason, A sequel (Issue 28 page 10)2
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.198229
QDHS PresidentRoma McAndrew1
Ritchie, NevilleArticle: Bob's Cove – Twelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey6
ShippingLakes Excursion 188328
StonemasonsMcCaffrey, E. M.2
TransportShipping: Lakes Excursion 188328
Twelve MileTwelve Mile Creek Archaeological & Historic Sites Survey by Neville Ritchie6
VerminVermin Extermination. Innovative mouse trapping. Contributed by W.W. Baillie Invercargill.5
Issue 311983Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 31
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowtownHistory of BNZ & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross from The N.Z Banker 192914
B.N.Z.Arrowtown: History of BNZ & Colonial Bank of NZ in Qtown & Aown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross from The N.Z Banker 192914
BanksHistory of BNZ & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross from The N.Z Banker 192914
BanksHistory of BNZ & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Incl reminiscences of G.M Ross fr The N.Z Banker 192914
De La Mare, AlanThe Twelve Mile Apostles: Edward Callaghan was the king of the Twelve Mile Apostles.20
Harper, John ChittyA Wet Bishop: Bishop John Harper,nearly lost his life fording the Mataura River in September 1857.18
MacetownThe Twelve Mile Apostles: Edward Callaghan was the king of the Twelve Mile Apostles.20
MacKenzie, JessieMt Nicholas Station: Part 2 of Jesse Mackenzie's history of Walter Peak Station3
Mt. NicholasPart 2 of Jessie Mackenzie's history of Walter Peak Station3
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.198321
QueenstownB.N.Z. History of BNZ & Colonial Bank of NZ in Queenstown & Arrowtown. Includes reminiscences of G.M Ross frThe N.Z Banker 192914
ReligionA Wet Bishop: John Chitty Harper, an early victorian bishop who nearly lost his life fording the Mataura River in September 1857.18
Twelve ApostlesThe Twelve Mile Apostles: Edward Callaghan was the king of the Twelve Mile Apostles.20
Walter PeakPart 2 of Jesse Mackenzie's history of Walter Peak Station3
Issue 321984Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 32
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Ambulance-SkippersAdjunct to previous article (issue29, pge19) about the skippers ambulance2
ArrowArson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at Soho Creek.8
ArsonArson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at the junction of Soho & Billy creeks.8
AspinallAspinalls Claim-Skippers. In 1884 it was reported that Aspinalls claim had returned 14lbs of gold. (see page 19, May 1983 Courier)3
Billy CreekArson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at the junction of Soho & Billy creeks.8
ChineseChinese Miners of the Central Otago Goldfields: By Terence Boylan, Winner of the W.G. Rees Memorial History prize 19839
Christie, John HenryArson on the Arrow. John Christie charged with arson for setting fire to building at the junction of Soho & Billy creeks.8
ElectionsHouse of Representatives,1884. Wakatipu seat - J.T.M. Hornsby stood against Mr. T. Fergus2
Hornsby, J. T. M.Election of in 1884. J.T.M. Hornsby stood unsuccessfully against Mr. T. Fergus2
Kirke, John AmbroseMarriage to Isabella Pringle White of Oban6
Macetown1884 saw a falling off of mining activity.3
MacKenzie, JessieCorrections to her previous article, Issue 31, pge 7& notes that she recently passed away.5
Malaghan, Michael JohnDeath of Michael John Malaghan - 18 April 1884. Brief history.4
MaoriTaranaki Wars. Essay by Simon Graham Wakatipu High School11
MarriagesKirke, John Ambrose of Mararoa to Isabella Pringle White of Oban6
McLauchlan, IsabellaObituary5
MiningTaieri River: Highway to the Goldfields of Central Otago: Written by the late W. A. Taylor (historian) & first appeared in 1948.12
ObituaryMalaghan, Michael John4
ObituaryMcLauchlan, Isabella: Death at Mt Nicholas. Relates to previous artcle, Issue 31, pge 7.5
PoliticsElections for the Wakatipu seat in the House of Representatives,1884. - J.T.M. Hornsby stood against Mr. T. Fergus2
Postal ServiceAdvertisement 18843
QueenstownOpening of Queenstown's Waterworks - 10 Nov 18847
SkippersAspinalls Claim-Skippers. In 1884 it was reported that Aspinalls claim had returned 14lbs of gold. (see page 19, May 1983 Courier)3
SkippersAmbulance. Brief adjunct to the article in Issue 29, pge 19, regarding efficiency of the ambulance.2
Taieri RiverHighway to the Goldfields of Central Otago: Written by the late W.A. Taylor (historian) & first appeared in 1948.12
WaterworksOpening of Queenstown's Waterworks - 10 Nov 18847
Issue 331984Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 33
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Ambulance-SkippersFred Evans (manager Phoenix Mine) describes taking the ambulance to Fisher's Store20
Aspinall, JohnDetailed family history contributed by Ruth Horn, a granddaughter of John Aspinall.11
BullendalePhoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine10
ElectricityPhoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine10
ElectricityPhoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine10
Homeward Bound BatteryA history of the homeward bound battery, early mining equipment & gold recovery techniques.4
Horn, RuthGranddaughter of John Aspinall, born at Skippers and present when the Shotover Bridge at Skippers was opened.11
MacetownHomeward Bound Battery4
McAndrew, RomaPresident's Report - Year Ended 30 sept 19842
MinesHomeward Bound Battery4
Phoenix MinePower: Phoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine10
Phoenix MinePhoenix Mine: Hydro-Electricity at the Phoenix Mine10
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.19843
SkippersAmbulance: Letter to the Editor of the Wakatipu Mail by Fred Evans, manager of the Phoenix Mine20
Issue 341985Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 34
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowMining report 1886 – Identifies the date of Scoles' Tunnel on the Arrow19
ArrowtownExcavation of Chinese mining settlement & store at Arrowtown,. Very detailed article by Neville Ritchie, Archaeologist N.Z.H.P.T7
Baillie, WallaceStory of Scotsman in the 1920's who found work at Nokomai with an old man who sluiced a terrace.17
ChineseExcavation of a small Chinese mining settlement & store at Arrowtown. Contributed by Neville Ritchie7
Gold ReturnsMacetown 18836
HotelsList of hotels that operated in Queenstown during the gold rush days.19
Invincible MineRees Valley21
MacetownGold returns 18836
MaoriConversion to Christianity 1830-40. Essay by Rebecca Reid. Winner of the Rees Memorial Essay Prize 1984.2
MinesInvincible Mine, Rees Valley21
QueenstownList of hotels that operated in Queenstown during the gold rush days.19
Rees ValleyInvincible Mine21
ReligionMaori Conversion to Christianity 1830-40. Essay by Rebecca Reid. Winner of the Rees Memorial Essay Prize 1984.2
Ritchie, NevilleArticle: Excavation of a small chinese mining settlement & store at Arrowtown.7
ScolesMining report 1886 – Identifies the date of Scoles' Tunnel on the Arrow19
TunnelsScoles Tunnel on the Arrow19
Issue 351985Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 35
TitleDescriptionCourier page
BullendalePhoenix Mine: Newspaper extracts concerning events at the mine between 5 Feb1886 - Oct18864
BullendaleLife at Bullendale: 1st instalment of Patricks early years first at Bullendale and later Skippers.6
Conviction of MayorJames Reid 1883 -1887. Appeared in Queenstown court March1886. Charges laid by Customs Dept.17
Cotter, PatrickLife at Bullendale: 1st installment of Patricks early years first at Bullendale, and later Skippers.6
Eichardt'sBrief history of the building.13
ElectricityPhoenix Mine: Newspaper extracts concerning events at the mine between 5 Feb1886 - Oct18864
GlenorchyAlpine Club & Glenorchy Hotels 1886. F.H. Daniel & T.Wilson. Liquor licenses refused, prosecution for sly-grogging.16
GlenorchyScheelite Mining Glenorchy – July 188514
HotelsAlpine Club & Glenorchy Hotels 1886. F.H. Daniel & T.Wilson. Liquor licenses refused, prosecution for sly-grogging.16
HotelsEichardt's Hotel. Brief history of the building which includes electric lighting installed throughout the hotel in 188613
MacetownPremier Mine: Quartz mining in the Wakatipu area 188614
MinesPremier Mine: Quartz mining in the Wakatipu area 188614
MiningMining Returns 188614
MiningScheelite Mining Glenorchy – July 188514
Mining ReturnsQuartz mining in the Wakatipu area 188614
Phoenix MineNewspaper extracts concerning events at the mine between 5 Feb 1886 - Oct 18864
Premier MineQuartz Mining14
Price, Charles EdwardCame to the Wakatipu in 1872, involved in lake shipping.15
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.19859
QueenstownConviction of Mayor, James Reid, 188617
ScheeliteScheelite Mining Glenorchy – July 188514
SkippersRoad construction incident -1880's17
Issue 361986Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 36
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Cotter, PatrickLife at Skippers: 2nd instalment of his early years first at Bullendale, and later Skippers.15
De La Mare, AlanArticle: The Mountaineer Hotel, Queenstown.2
Hallenstein, BendixEssay by David Smith. Winner of the William Rees Memorial Prize.6
HistoryQueenstown: Macdonald family history & early years in Queenstown. Contributed by Betty Macdonald.12
HotelsMountaineer. Owned by Michael John Malaghan. Contributed by A.J. De La Mare2
Macdonald AngusFirst engineer on the Earnslaw at the time of its launching..12
MiningLeviathan Mine 1896 by Peter O'Hagen4
MountaineerMountaineer. Owned by Michael John Malaghan - brief history2
QueenstownFamily History & early years in Queenstown by Betty Macdonald. Angus Macdonald, first engineer on the Earnslaw.12
SkippersLife at Skippers: 2nd installment of Patrick Cotters years at Skippers. (1904)15
Issue 371986Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 37
TitleDescriptionCourier page
CourtcaseLitigation in Queenstown. Smith (Queenstown solicitor) versus Fischer (Manager BNZ)10
Griffiths, G. J.Letter - Postal Services8
MalaghansThe Malaghans of Queenstown. Detailed history.11
Miller, John A.Article: Gold Mining in the Wakatipu2
MiningGold Mining in the Wakatipu. Written by John Miller 1886.2
Postal ServiceLetter from G. J. Griffiths (Author of 'Queenstown's King Wakatipu') – Upper Shotover Post Office8
QDHS Financial ReportYear Ending 30.9.198617
QueenstownWater power: New Blacksmiths shop included lathe worked off town water.9
ShotoverUpper Shotover Post Office: Letter from G. J. Griffiths (Author of 'Queenstown's King Wakatipu')8
Water powerNew Blacksmiths shop included lathe worked off town water.9
Issue 381987Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 38
TitleDescriptionCourier page
Crofts, J. T.A brief note from Cedric Crofts Benzoni of Cromwell about his family ties to Queenstown12
Drill HallQueenstown: Drill Hall Centennial. A history of the building which was purchased & demolished to make way for O'Connell's Hotel.2
FiresKinloch Bush Fire January 18877
GoldrushesThe Second Gold Rush: The depression sparked off another gold rush…8
KinlochBush Fire January 18877
Miller, John A.Article: Gold Mining in New Zealand. Written by John Miller 1886. (2nd instalment)3
MiningThe Second Gold Rush: The depression sparked off another gold rush.8
MiningGold Mining in New Zealand. Written by John Miller 1886. (2nd instalment)3
QueenstownDrill Hall Centennial. A history of the building which was purchased & demolished to make way for O'Connell's Hotel.2
WomenOn the Goldfields: Essay by Briggita Ingley. Winner of William Rees Memorial Prize 198613
Issue 391987Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 39
TitleDescriptionCourier page
De La Mare, AlanAccount of the settlement and golden days of Queenstown
Early QueenstownAccount of the settlement and golden days of Queenstown. Text by Alan De La Mare.
QueenstownAccount of the settlement and golden days of Queenstown. Text by Alan De La Mare.
Issue 401988Read issue
Contents of Queenstown Courier issue 40
TitleDescriptionCourier page
ArrowtownHospital; history of the Frankton & Arrowtown Hospitals2
ChineseQueenstown: Newspaper report of illegal playing of FANTAN by 30 -40 Chinese on Chinese New Year (Feb 5 1892) at Jimmy Ah Youngs5
ChineseNokomai: Lee Lum. Chinese race keeper on the Lion water race. Contributed by 'Speargrass')6
Choie Sew HoyChoie Sew Hoy: Merchant & Entrepeneur. Formed the Shotover Big Beach Gold Mining Company in 1888. Essay by Nicola Crennan. Winner of William Rees Memorial Prize.7
FranktonFrankton & Arrowtown Hospitals. By Mr G.T. Piercy, Deputy Chief Executive of the Southland Hospital Board.2
Hallenstein, BendixBendix Hallenstein, 1835 –1905. Mayor of Queenstown for 3 terms. Built Thurlby Domain – 1870. By Sarah Sheehy.12
HospitalFrankton & Arrowtown Hospitals. A historical background By Mr G.T. Piercy, Deputy Chief Executive of the Southland Hospital Board.2
HospitalFrankton & Arrowtown Hospitals. A historical background By Mr G.T. Piercy, Deputy Chief Executive of the Southland Hospital Board.2
McInnesMonck and McInnes: Partners in a gold venture on the Shotover River.17
MonckMonck and McInnes: Partners in a gold venture on the Shotover River.17
NokomaiChinese: Newspaper report - illegal playing of FANTAN on Chinese New Year (Feb 5 1892)Ah Youngs establishment.5
QueenstownChinese: Newspaper report covering the illegal playing of FANTAN by 30 -40 Chinese on Chinese New Year (Feb 5 1892)5
ShotoverMonck and McInnes: Partners in a gold venture on the Shotover River.17