Eru Smith wants $200,000 from the Hastings District Council, plus an annual sum of $8000, before he’ll reopen the latest accessway to be closed in Waimārama.
Eru Smith wants $200,000 from the Hastings District Council, plus an annual sum of $8000, before he’ll reopen the latest accessway to be closed in Waimāram
From the MTG: A treasure trove of rare delights
7 Jan, 2021 11:09 PM
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Sir George and Lady Whitmore s invitation to the reception of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Parliament House, Wellington, June 19, 1901.
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Gail Pope
The Hawke s Bay Museum s Trust archival collection is a treasure trove of eclectic, rare and interesting ephemera that continues to amaze and delight researchers.
Tucked away among this collection is an acid-free conservation envelope with five colourful invitations addressed to Sir George and Lady Isabella Whitmore of Napier from His Majesty s Ministers of New Zealand .
The invitations refer to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwell and York s visit, which took place between June 10-27, 1901.