Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, technology has revolutionised the way we travel. From seamless navigation to staying connected on the go, digital tools have become indispensable companions for modern globetrotters. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the new technologies making it easier to stay connected, cheaper and more comfortable to fly, especially […]
a short write up on the build up and actions taken which resulted in the Glencoe Massacre
Name: Wiremu Kiharoa Waaka Other first names: William Other last names: Walker Birth: 27th September 1887 Parents Father: James Walker (1860-1932) Mother: Ina Hemi (1869-1929) Siblings Kurahanu Waaka f (1886-1906) Hiria Waaka f (1891-1964) Hemi Waaka m (1893-1964) Lena Whawhenga Waaka f (1898-1932) Patahipa Waaka f (1899-??) Rene Waaka m (1902-??) Tepouwhakarewarewa Waaka m (1904-1929) […]
2021 was a taxing year, especially living in Auckland. Due to Covid, I have had to cancel several holidays, including trips to Christchurch and Brisbane. I was able to bank all my leave into one long Christmas break. I was able to spend 5 weeks in Marlborough in which I was able to do a […]
Beatrix Alison Binns was born 16th November 1936 to Donald Urquhart Binns and Beatrix Helen Binns nee Deighton in Feilding. She was the second born in her family with 4 other siblings; Helen Jane, born 1934 Marian, born 1937 Donald Rex, born 1941 Geoffrey Stuart, born 1947 Enid Susan, born 1955 Alison married Rodney Alexander […]
Name: Beatrix Helen Deighton Other last names: Binns, Burt Birth: Date: 27th June 1910 in: Mangaweka, New Zealand Parents Father: Morell Stanley Deighton (1872-1954) Mother: Charlotte Ethel Valintine (1868-1945) Siblings Sister: Enid Valintine Deighton (1899-1984) Brother: Kenneth Morell Mackenzie Deighton (1901-1991) Sister: Dorothy Beaumont Deighton (1902-1982) Brother: Jack Godfrey Deighton (1904-1976) Sister: Marjorie Bernadine Deighton (1908-1997) Brother: Deryck Valintine Deighton (1914-1999) Marriage: to: Donald Urquhart Binns on: 20th June 1933 in: New Zealand […]
On 22nd of September 1942 Ronald had a medical examination with the Royal N.Z. Air Force in Masterton. In this exam the following personal facts are stated; Ronald Stewart Cameron, aged 35 years and 3 months with a residence of Rangitumau Masterton and a trade of sheep farmer. Eyesight and hearing is good, physique is […]
Ronald Stewart Cameron was born in Masterton on the 16th June 1907 to Walter Cameron and Madeline Stewart Cameron nee Baldwin. Ronald had one older sister Hinehauone Coralie Cameron, born 14th February 1904, and one younger brother Walter Norman Cameron born 31st July 1918. Walter was named after his uncle Norman who fought and died in […]
Rodney and Alison were in Palmerston North for a art exhibition for his aunt Corries art work when Rodney fell ill and was taken to Palmerston North Hospital. He was diagnosed with Leukemia and flown straight to Auckland Hospital for treatment. This was about October/November of 2013. Initially, Rodney was not given long to live, […]
While working at Matapihi, Rodney got engaged to Alison Binns, but it wasn’t until about 3 months after they he was working in Tokoroa, that they got married. They were married 26th July 1958, and share the same wedding anniversary as Rodney’s Grandparents. Alison and Rodney stayed in Tokoroa for about 2 and a half […]
