<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>March</strong> <strong>19</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 12 OPINION Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz <strong>The</strong> coming week in our history Readers continue to respond to the police Eagle helicopter which is on trial in Canterbury David Martin – While your comments (from the editor’s desk) may be valid I have to point out police information said it was quiet and that criminals were unaware of its presence. Not so. <strong>The</strong> noise is not only not quiet, its loud and annoying, I have a hearing problem and even without my hearing aids it is loud. So if this one is quiet I would hate to have a louder one. Not to mention what the cost of flying and servicing one of them which I have not seen or heard publicised. Cyril Smith – I am all for the Eagle helicopter. From what I have read in the newspapers it has been the high number of criminal instances it has been called too that has caught my attention. From that point of view it can only be of benefit to the whole city to reduce the number of criminal incidents that regularly occur in our city. Over time, hopefully, its presence will assist the police to reduce all instances We want to hear your views on the issues affecting life in Canterbury. where all illegal activities take place. It will be for the greater good for all citizens of this city. Margaret Whittall – I am just wondering what is wrong with people. Would they rather we have awful people racing down our roads killing or maiming people or just a bit of noise knowing we are all safe. As I am sitting here it is going over my house but I know its for a good reason. We have so many other things to be concerned about. Please let them stay and keep Christchurch safer. Send emails to: barry@starmedia.kiwi Letters may be edited or rejected at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong>'s discretion. Letters should be about 150 words. A name, postal address and phone number should be provided. Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen name or abbreviation. <strong>March</strong> <strong>19</strong>, <strong>19</strong>46 – <strong>The</strong> main body of Jayforce lands in Japan. More than 4200 New Zealand troops under the command of Brigadier Keith Stewart were part of 35,000-strong British Commonwealth Occupation Force campaign. <strong>March</strong> 20, 1834 – In 1833 British resident James Busby suggested the adoption of a New Zealand flag. This would solve trade problems and encourage Māori chiefs to work together as an embryonic collective government. On <strong>March</strong> 20 the following year, 25 northern chiefs met at Waitangi to view three possible flags. <strong>The</strong> preferred design incorporated the flag of the Anglican diocese of New South Wales into the Royal Navy’s white ensign. Busby declared it the national flag of New Zealand. <strong>March</strong> 21, <strong>19</strong>94 – Elevenyear-old Anna Paquin became the first New Zealander to win an Academy Award for acting when she picked up the best supporting actress award for her role as Flora McGrath in the acclaimed historical drama <strong>The</strong> Piano. <strong>March</strong> 22, <strong>19</strong>02 – George von Zedlitz, Victoria College’s first professor of modern language, joined the fledgling institution. <strong>March</strong> 23, <strong>19</strong>48 – Otago celebrated the arrival of Scottish settlers on the immigrant ship John Wickliffe. <strong>March</strong> 24, 1894 – One of the most courageous feats ever performed in Waikato almost ended in tragedy when Leila Adair’s hot-air balloon burst several hundred feet above Hamilton. <strong>March</strong> 25, 1847 – Dr Isaac Featherston, editor of the Wellington Independent, strongly attacked the New Zealand Company’s land policy in his newspaper on <strong>March</strong> 24. Colonel William Wakefield, the company’s principal agent in New Zealand, interpreted the editorial as a thinly disguised accusation that he was a thief. He challenged Featherston to a duel at Te Aro the following day. Eyewitnesses reported that Featherston fired first and missed. Wakefield then fired into the air, saying that he “would not shoot a man who had seven daughters.’’ Mobility Scooters DEMO SALE 50% Off! EziShopper 214 Luxury Seat Full Suspension LED Lights Speed 14 kph Distance 40km Deep Cycle Batteries Full Warranty Free! 3 Day Home Trial $6,490 Retail From $2,995 We Come To You - Or visit our showroom at 18 Main North Rd, Papanui, Christchurch Call 0800 1155 76 Big Bargain Book Sale Friday 27 <strong>March</strong>, 9am–7pm Saturday 28 <strong>March</strong>, 9am–4pm Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre 75 Lyttelton Street | Spreydon For more info visit Christchurchcitylibraries.com Recognise a community volunteer Community Service Awards nominations open now until 17 April <strong>2020</strong> Apply at ccc.govt.nz/csa
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