Bay Harbour: November 25, 2020

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PAGE 8 Wednesday November 25 2020 BAY HARBOUR Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BLACK FRIDAY DEALS 15% 20% OFF OFF ALL EVERYTHING ELSE INSTORE 2 DAYS ONLY 27 TH - 28 TH NOVEMBER 2020 TOWER JUNCTION NZ’s Biggest TOYWORLD Clarence St, Riccarton, Ph 03 343 0330 MARSHLAND 199 Marshland Rd, Ph 03 982 8697 HORNBY Chalmers St, Ph 03 281 8127 Valid from Friday 27th to Saturday 28th Nov, 2020. Excludes sale of gift cards.
Wednesday November 25 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BAY HARBOUR PAGE 9 The Avon- Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust is a non-profit organisation formed to protect one of New Zealand’s most important coastal wetlands. Each week, board members will discuss matters regarding the estuary, its rich history and what makes it unique. This week Bill Simpson writes about carpet maker Nimrod Mitchell AN EARLY hero of the industry in Christchurch was Nimrod Mitchell who built a carpet-making factory on a site which is now part of Charlesworth Wetland Reserve. He arrived in Christchurch from the United Kingdom in 1879 and in 1884 opened the Zealandia Carpet Factory. He exported to other parts of the colony and also to Sydney. The Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood of 1885 praised Mitchell Cosmetic Injectables Facial anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers With Dr Lesley McCafferty BDS MSc (Dent Implant), BSc (Hons), MJDF (RCS Lond). At Ferrymead Dental Centre, 9 Tussock Lane ESTUARY MATTERS Carpet factory key part of Charlesworth Reserve’s history DESTROYED: How the Zealandia Carpet Factory looked in the 1880s. as “the right man in the right place,” and described the opening as “a red letter day truly, not only for the promoter but also for the whole colony of New Zealand.” But perhaps the carpet business was not so rosy. In 1886 Mitchell was charged with burning down his own factory to defraud his insurers. A witness in the trial, George Richardson, said he was offered £40 by Mitchell to burn the factory down. Richardson suggested kerosene and Mitchell had replied “that will do and I will give you the key of the factory.” However, Richardson later told Mitchell he would not set fire to the factory; but two weeks later the factory was burnt down and Mitchell himself was judged to be the culprit. That is not the end of the story. In August 1887, Sir Julius Vogel, who had been Premier of New Zealand and also FREE consultation and introductory offers with code BAY20 Email: info@ferrymead-dental.co.nz Call: 03 384 7170 SOIL AND HARDFILL DUMPING the colonial treasurer, paid tribute to the once-destroyed but now rebuilt carpet factory. Apparently, Zealandia was back in business with Mitchell back in control. Nothing remains of the factory and the site is part of Charlesworth Reserve. Volunteers have been working to restore the wetland for the past 15 years; if you want to help you are elcome to join in on Sundays at 3pm at the Charlesworth St entrance. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT WOOLSTON Bumper to Bumper repairs þ ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS Servicing. lubes, cambelts, tyres, exhausts, suspension, batteries, water pumps, etc. þ VTNZ WOF ON SITE þ VTNZ CERTIFIED REPAIRER þ COURTESY CAR AVAILABLE BE IN TO WIN YOUR SERVICE Book in your vehicle for a service and go into our monthly draw to *WIN back the cost of your service. *Conditions apply WOOLSTON AUTO SURGERY 693 FERRY RD | PH 03 384 9092 oN sAle Now! Now only $35.80 Plus $5 P&H per copy AvAilAble from stAr mediA: Level One, 359 Lincoln Road Addington, Christchurch Phone 379 7100 WE NOW HIRE LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT DIGGERS, TRUCKS, WOOD CHIPPERS, POLE SAWS, BREAKERS, WATER BLASTERS, ETC. PLUS WE SUPPLY THE BEST LANDSCAPE & GARDEN SUPPLIES •BARKS •COMPOSTS •AGGREGATES - CHIP, ROUND & BASECOURSE •SCHIST PRODUCTS •PUNGAS •DECORATIVE STONE & LANDSCAPING ROCKS •TRAILER HIRE - FIRST HOUR FREE WITH PURCHASE •BAG & BULK - PICK UP OR DELIVERED DYERS ROAD LANDSCAPE & HIRE PHONE: 03 384 6540 183 DYERS RD, BROMLEY ● OPEN 7 DAYS Weekdays 7.30am-5pm. Weekends 8.30am-3pm www.dyersroadlandscape.co.nz Purchase a shower and receive FREE Enduroshield coating
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