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  1. John Manchester

    A photograph of Mr John Manchester who arrived in Waimate in 1863. He was a member of the 1874 Road Board and was Waimate's first Mayor in 1879 when the District Hospital was opened

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    John Manchester
  2. John Manchester

    Head and shoulder portrait of John Manchester who moved the first resolution at the Road Board for a Waimate Hospital

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    John Manchester
  3. John Manchester, Mayor 1879-1881

    John Manchester, Mayor 1879-1881

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    John Manchester, Mayor 1879-1881
  4. John Manchester, Mayor of Waimate

    John Manchester

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    John Manchester, Mayor of Waimate
  5. Large framed citation presented to John Manchester Esq. upon his retirement from Public Office.

    Framed citation presented to John Manchester Esq. upon his retirement from Public Office. Ornate coloured document with citation, there are five small drawings/paintings surrounding the citation. They include: Manchester & Goldsmith Building Old Waimate Queen Street scene showing Waimate Hotel, Savoy building and bullocks pulling wagon. Waimate Gorge with man on horse Scene of hills and river Waimate Borough Council Building Art and prin...

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    Large framed citation presented to John Manchester Esq. upon his retirement from Public Office.
  6. Methodist Choir in Cantata

    Methodist Choir in Cantata. Back Row: Norman Hayman, Cecil Wright, Herman Myers, Mr Carey, Harold Hayman, Alan Shrimpton. 2nd R: Sarah Moore, Rose Hayman, Nellie Bailey(Werges), John Hayman, William Cottee, Charlie Manchester, Gertie Stewart, Tot Manchester, Florrie Werges 3rd R: May Young, Sadie hayman, Mrs hayman, Flo Inkster, Olive Scott, Miss Barford, Olive Cameron, Ruth Crawshaw, John Manchester, Topsy White, Myrtle Butcher, Gladys Tho...

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    Methodist Choir in Cantata
  7. Opening of first Waimate swimming pool, 1908

    The opening of the Waimate Swimming Baths by Mayor John Manchester who is standing on the end of the diving board. Several people seated at side and swimmers waiting. The first swimming baths in Waimate were erected in Paul Street and opened in February 1908 by the Mayor, Mr John Manchester. All councillors were present for this important occasion. Story has it that a member of the public crept up on one of the councillors and pushed him in f...

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    Opening of first Waimate swimming pool, 1908
  8. Opening Waimate swimming pool, 1908

    John Manchester, Mayor, opening the public swimming baths by cutting the ribbon. Group of people seated and standing watching

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    Opening Waimate swimming pool, 1908
  9. Oral History recording of Eric Batchelor - Oral History

    Oral History recording of Eric Batchelor DCM and bar Early life in Waimate, work in Dunedin, War time service North Africa and Italy. Date recorded July 2001

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  10. Queen Street

    Queen Street view. The building on the left is the Methodist Church, the first public building in Waimate. The house with the verandah is the house in which John Manchester lived before he moved to High Street. The section is opposite Venrooy's Shop, the old Coalyard and Misses Hay. Image is taken from the Parsonage Road corner. Same as #914

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    Queen Street

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