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Bunnythorpe brothers Pat and Len Argyle were killed on the same August 1915 day at Gallopli. Their sacrifice is recorded on the Bunnythorpe War Memorial....

The card was sent by Hector Bartholomew to his father in Feilding. Dated May 1918, six months before the conflict finished, the card has no personal message on it, nor was that allowed. “Nothing is to be written on this side except the date and signature of the sender. Sentences not required will be erased,” the back of the card says, in thick black ink. “If anything else is added the postcard will be destroyed.” That sentence was underlined. Crossing out the options not applying to...

The Spinoff: Transtasman food face-off - a definitive ruling on who the bloody hell owns what 21 Apr, 2021 01:02 AM 10 minutes to read In honour of the transtasman bubble, we reignite the food feuds that have defined the relationship between Kiwis and Aussies. Photo / The Spinoff In honour of the transtasman bubble, we reignite the food feuds that have defined the relationship between Kiwis and Aussies. Photo / The Spinoff Other This story was originally published by The Spinoff Australia Week:...

Meanwhile, most Palmerstonians were just happy that life in the town was getting back to normal. On Saturday, March 5, 1921, the weather forecast predicted ‘variable and strong breezes, northerly winds, moderate to strong and freshening. Expect warm and humid conditions. Weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled, with rain following.’ Palmerston North City Library/Supplied The Palmerston North rail yards about 1906. As usual in the Saturday newspaper, some more frivolous items joi...