This is something we often get asked about, so here is an opportunity to have a look around and see…
New Mini Exhibition – Silliness & Mayhem
It is a misconception that people in our history were always stern with no sense of humour – formal photographs…
Change in Hours
Please note that we are now CLOSED on Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and 2nd January in addition to our…
Cemetery and Burial Records in South Taranaki
The main source for cemetery and burial records is the database run by the South Taranaki District Council. This contains…
Into the Archives Talk – Saturday, 24 Aug 2pm
The early 20th century was a time of great change in portrait photography as photo-taking began to move out of…
Transcription: Return of Confiscated Land – Whenuakura District
sold by public auction, at the Court House, Patea on Thursday the 10th April 1873[note that perches column (area) has…
Maps with Names inc Crown Grant Maps
An excellent resource for early research on the South Taranaki area. Crown Grant and early sale maps from c.1870 and…
The SS Hawera – A Pictorial History
The SS Hawera was a wooden steam ship that sailed regularly between Pātea and Wellington carrying frozen produce to Wellington…
J R Fow’s Shoeing Forge in Normanby c.1899
C. 1899. Probably J R Fow holding horse’s reins – Image Credit: ‘HCL_11708a – Hamilton City Libraries’ J R Fow…
Hāwera Hospital Matrons
Christine Clement’s research from her original ‘Sooty’ website . Additional information and pictures may be added by the museum as…
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