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Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland… View moreSunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland veterans with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.
Corporal Owen Tudor Brewer (pictured in uniform with his family) wrote to his sister Elsie Brewer:
Zeitoun, June 5, 1915
Dear Elsie,
I received your letter of the 17th April yesterday, though I suppose you expected me to receive it on the boat.
I last sent a letter at Aden. We only stopped there a few hours and then left for Suez.
The Red Sea seems to be studded with islands and numbers of light houses on the same (I do not mean on each island).
We passed in very close to one, where a small supply boat had just landed kerosene or what they burn and a long line of coolies like small dots with flashing heads were moving up a steep almost precipitous slope carrying a tin each on their head which glittered in the sun.
Soon after we ran into thousands of drowned locusts floating in the water and now and again one or two fluttered aboard.
For a day and a half we steamed through them and as we were then cutting out 275 miles per day, you can imagine there must have been a fair number of them.
They were a bright yellow colour and about three inches long.
Eventually we arrived at Suez where we disembarked and one lot went through to Cairo that day and I was left behind with a fatigue party to clean up the stables.
We soon finished that and I went for a short stroll round the wharf and yarned to a few Gurka troops who had been in France and were recuperating in a more suitable climate.
One of them claimed to have accounted for 7 Germans and was eager to hang a few more scalps to his belt.
They had some very exciting experiences to relate and I reluctantly bid them Kia Ora, as the troop train which was to convey the remainder of us to Cairo was due.
We soon left Suez behind us, it being late in the evening a cool breeze, or at any rate a cooler breeze than we had had throughout the day when not a breath of air was stirring fanned through the open carriage window.
We had several stops at which the natives beseeched us to buy “orange, mulberries, lemonade.”
I invested 1 piastre in a basket of mulberries and after passing it around the carriage discovered the simple minded native had shoved a couple of handfuls of grass in the bottom and a dozen or so berries on the top as bait.
The joke was on me.
We arrived in Cairo next morning and learning the train, marched down to camp, finding on arrival everything ready for us to drop into our places.
That day and the next we sweltered in the heat.
Cairo was gasping and the maximum temperature reached 119 in the shade.
I consumed great quantities of cool lemonade and became acclimatised.
The heat now does not affect us any more than a midsummer New Zealand day.
It is a very dry heat and we do not oil our rifles at all, only using black lead on any friction parts.
I have been down to Cairo and Heliopolis twice and tomorrow have arranged with a guide for a trip to the Pyramids which will provide some news.
Cairo has very beautiful buildings built of solid stone and masonry work.
Some of them are surrounded by gardens which are a picture to look at and again by a high stone wall with a ponderous gate lot guarded by native porters and a few beggars whose children gather up the crusts we throw away when having lunch on route marches.
We have lots of fun with orange sellers and donkey hirers who charge exorbitant rates if you let them ring it out of you, but a touch up with the riding whip soon brings them around to a knowledge that they have not caught a bunch of mugs.
The troops here are all anxious to get to work and if we have any luck I expect to get away within 3 weeks time.
The flies are biting something unprintable so guess I will have to close.
I am going to have a look around at some postcards and will send them along under separate cover to ta ta, love to all at home,
Owen.
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Anyone giving away? I mostly need jumpers from 2.5-4year old girl. Thankyou :)
I am selling a Stinky Feet arcade game, arcade game machine parts and several arcade manuals on Trademe. All of these were found in an abandoned storage container.
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I have found a few pieces within an abandoned storage container. Herewith a list of the antiques which had also been listed on Trademe. If you need more info or are interested please feel free to send me a message.
Blue Glass Decanter
Brown Glass Decanter
Large vase
Large Soap Stone sculpture with… View moreI have found a few pieces within an abandoned storage container. Herewith a list of the antiques which had also been listed on Trademe. If you need more info or are interested please feel free to send me a message.
Blue Glass Decanter
Brown Glass Decanter
Large vase
Large Soap Stone sculpture with base
Blue display plate
Painted flower plate
small bowl cup - Wedgewood Patrician
small bowl cup - England
chinese ivory man
red glass plate (Murano)
lotus flower green vase (vase) (Blue Mountain collection - canadian handcrafted)
Chinese small vase - square wooden base
Painted flower trinket box
Soapstone elephant
small glass candle holders
2 x soapstone ash trays
2 x candle holders possible crystal each
2 x blue and green glass birds
8 x Crystal wine glases
Trinket Pot with Rose Royal Addington
Small Clear Swarovski Swan
Large Black & Clear Swarovski Swan
Swarovski holder/stand (Silver Crystal)
2 x Sealion wine glases
small pottery pot
Auckland Bell
Milk pourer crystal
large pottery bowl
Small crystal vase 3 stripe pattern on base
Small glass vase sun / flower pattern on base possible
5 x small crystal tumblers with gold and flowers
2 x crystal wine glases with gold and flowers
Printed Rose de Provins J Godfr…
Storage 3 silver dish EPHS crow
small pottery pot like bag
small glass ring holder
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For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
I established and owned a well known driving school in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $40 per hour.
N.B - You must use your own car for the lesson.
Please feel free to ask any … View moreFor more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
I established and owned a well known driving school in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $40 per hour.
N.B - You must use your own car for the lesson.
Please feel free to ask any questions. During driving lessons we will do 1: Driver observation and signalling at roundabouts 2: Lane changing procedures 3: Forward Parking 4: Three-point turns 5: Reverse Parallel Parking Procedures 6 : Flush Median Procedures 7: Gap Selection 8: 50 kph - 60kph zones and motorway driving etc.
Call or text Steve anytime on Ph: 027 3430869
In its heyday, the Takapuna Boating Club’s (TBC) Bayswater clubhouse was used for all sorts of social gatherings, including regattas, dances, ratepayer polling, card game nights, school reunions, wrestling and boxing tournaments.
But since the TBC shifted to Hurstmere Rd inTakapuna around the … View moreIn its heyday, the Takapuna Boating Club’s (TBC) Bayswater clubhouse was used for all sorts of social gatherings, including regattas, dances, ratepayer polling, card game nights, school reunions, wrestling and boxing tournaments.
But since the TBC shifted to Hurstmere Rd inTakapuna around the late 1960s, and again to its current clubhouse on The Strand around 1990, the three-storey Bayswater clubhouse has fallen out of use and become what the club’s vice commodore James Jordan described as “a bit of an eyesore”.
Despite its rugged appearance and the need for some repairs to the decking, the building is structurally sound, and the TBC has ambitious plans to restore the building to its former glory.
However, the Auckland Harbour Board and Takapuna Borough Council Empowering Act 1923 limits what the building can be used for.
It is hoped a change of wording in the Act would allow the rest of the building to be used by tenants offering other activities to help provide the club with a small income to help cover the building’s expenses and future maintenance, while improving the public‘s use of the area.
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Hi Auckland,
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?
April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.
Anzac dawn and commemorative services up … View moreHi Auckland,
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?
April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.
Anzac dawn and commemorative services up and down the country are scheduled to get underway after widespread cancellations last year, due to the nation being under Alert Level 4 restrictions.
The NZDF have advised of a reduced presence of military personnel at Anzac services due to deployment at MIQ facilities.
You can check out where the Anzac day services are on this interactive map on the RSA website.
Feel free and share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used your local community paper.
Hi Neighbours, If buses are running near empty, maybe the traditional way of providing public transport needs a rethink. Read the story below on the empty buses of Hobsonville Point. What's the answer ?
Come and join a fantastic community class and learn all the benefits that Pilates has to offer!
I run classes every Tuesday evening for Adults at 6pm, this is a 1 hour class and is just $15 drop in. Concessions are also available, with most of my regulars opting for these!
On a Thursday morning at … View moreCome and join a fantastic community class and learn all the benefits that Pilates has to offer!
I run classes every Tuesday evening for Adults at 6pm, this is a 1 hour class and is just $15 drop in. Concessions are also available, with most of my regulars opting for these!
On a Thursday morning at 10.45am there is a lovely group of Mums & Bubs who gather to not only exercise but also to have fun with their babies and get to now other like minded Mums in the community. This is a one hour class and runs as a 5 week consecutive course for $100.
Straight after this class there is a 45 minute mat express lunch class at midday for adults. So many options!
Ellie has been teaching for 8 years, is fully qualified in mat, advanced reformer, pre & post natal and holds a First Aid Level 2 cert so you are in safe hands!
Get in touch for more info and I hope to see you on the mat soon.
T: 021 333 530
E: elliepilates@gmail.com
W: elliepilates.co.nz
Remember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present this Anzac Day, Sunday 25 April.
Auckland Council, in partnership with the Auckland RSA and local communities, offers more than 80 parades and services across Tāmaki Makaurau. Attend one near you with friends and family.
Go to … View moreRemember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present this Anzac Day, Sunday 25 April.
Auckland Council, in partnership with the Auckland RSA and local communities, offers more than 80 parades and services across Tāmaki Makaurau. Attend one near you with friends and family.
Go to ourauckland.nz/anzacday for a full list of services, parking, road closures and ways to commemorate at home.
COVID-19 precautions: please remember to use the NZ COVID Tracer app, stay at home if you are unwell and wear a mask on public transport. Anzac Day services will only proceed at Alert Level 1.
Dotti dress size 14, long sleeves, with tie belt (can also be worn as a top)
About a year old, still in good condition 9/10
Queen bed base and mattress for sale. 152cm x 202cm mattress and base. An oldie but a goodie. Comfy medium firmness mattress. Both mattress and base are in very good condition. The mattress has no stains, and has always had a mattress protector on top. Make of mattress is "Dream Comfort and … View moreQueen bed base and mattress for sale. 152cm x 202cm mattress and base. An oldie but a goodie. Comfy medium firmness mattress. Both mattress and base are in very good condition. The mattress has no stains, and has always had a mattress protector on top. Make of mattress is "Dream Comfort and Support" by The Bed Factory. From a smoke free and pet free home.
New owner needs to collect. Headboard shown in photos is not included. 0212659439
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