Thomas Reid Inch was born in New Plymouth on 6 August 1868 to Thomas and Mary Inch. He was the fourth of eleven children and the family’s first son. Around…
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Alfred William Charles (Alf) Unwin
Alf Unwin was born in 1901 in Kilburn, London, the son of Alfred James Unwin, publican of The George in Glyn Road, Hackney, and barmaid Florence Mary Ann Spooner. He…
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…
Louise Brandon
Louise Elizabeth Brandon – Nurse WW1 Louise Elizabeth de Bathe Brandon was born in Wellington in 1877. She was the the fourth child born to Henry Eustace de Bathe Brandon…
Lily Ponds
It is well timed for ANZAC Day 2023 that we are pleased to announce the two lily ponds in the services section have had their restoration completed. These ponds are…