Toomath’s Buildings We are very sorry to see that the Toomath’s Buildings at 43-47 Ghuznee Street will now be demolished after the recent fire there. The classical Edwardian building was […]
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George Hutton Poynter
‘he was of a lovable disposition and widely respected’. Recently one of George’s descendants, Carol Bennett, contacted us seeking information on his grave. She has kindly shared this photo of […]
Military Graves
To remember Armistice Day, we are sharing this photo of the Girls’ Club of the Women’s National Reserve, who as the caption describes, have not allowed a week to pass […]
William Fielding
“one of those steady but undramatic designers who never sought, nor was subject to, the limelight.” William was born in Lancashire and undertook his architectural training in Manchester. He came […]
John Andrew Chapman
‘he was a young New Zealander – tall, handsome, kindly, chivalrous, with some of the old world culture as an added grace – a man of whom all men spoke […]
Memorial Benches
By Julia Kennedy Two marble seats add to the symmetrical layout of the original part of the Soldiers Cemetery. They were presented by the Women’s National Reserve (W.N.R) in 1920. […]
Memorial Kauri
On the right hand side of the original Soliders’ area is a magnificent Kauri with a bronze plaque underneath which reads: “Memorial Kauri Planted By Sir James Allen G.C.M.G, Armistice […]
Mathew & Elsie Holmes
By Julia Kennedy A sundial is placed on the upper slope of the right-hand side of the original Soldiers’ section. It was a gift of Mrs Holmes (Elsie), in memory […]
Elfie Williams
Elfie Clare Williams – ‘Dresden China’ By Julia Kennedy Elfie was one of thirteen children born to Thomas Coldham Williams and his wife Annie Palmer Beetham. Thomas was the oldest […]
Mary MacArthur
Midnight Tragedy In Wellington Harbour The harbour collision of the steamer ‘Cobar’ and the launch ‘Mavis’ on 8th February 1924 resulted in the deaths of Mary Burden MacArthur and Daphne […]