Greytown
New
Zealandıs oldest planned inland town.
Book:
Baillieıs goldrush: a Greytown tale from 1886 by Frank Fyfe
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Doctor Beyıs new car: a Greytown tale from c. 1903 by Frank Fyfe
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The great fire of Greytown: a tale from 1906 by Frank Fyfe
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The battle for Buckleyıs chookhouse: a tale of the 1950ıs by Frank Fyfe
Founderıs
Day 2000 Greytown
Video
Greytown
1854-2002: a community celebrates
Video
Book:
Old Greytown: the story of the first one hundred years of Greytownıs Settlement
1854-1954 by A. G. Bagnell
Greytown
150th anniversary celebrations
In 2004
Greytown held itıs 150th anniversary celebrations to commemorate the
first settlers to the town. There are some great photos of old Greytown,
a list of the events that were held and some interesting information about some
of Greytownıs first settlers.
Greytown Community
Heritage Trust
Includes
old buildings of interest and their location around the town; a historical map
which shows the evolution of change from the days of the earliest settlers and
contacts for the Trust.
This site
has a very comprehensive lot of information on accommodation, thing to do and
services available in Greytown.
Encylcopedia
Britannica Sir George Grey
He was a
British colonial administrator who was called upon in times of crisis. A
very brief biography of Greytownıs namesake.
AT
THE MID-VICTORIAN HOME OFFICE.
Discusses
his contributions as home secretary in governmental expansion during the
mid-Victorian period in Great Britain.
A
Great Proconsul
What was
his military background? What were his motives that sent him to Great
Britainıs remotest colonies? And what was his attitude towards rebels? If
you want to know the answers have a look at this article.
From the Encyclopedia of World Biography is an excellent
brief biography of Governor Grey.
The
Governor by Keith Aberdein
The story
of 19th century New Zealand and of George Grey. Based on the
TV One series.
From the
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Very comprehensive and includes a
lot more information about his time in New Zealand.
From the
official website of the Prime Minister of New Zealand is a biography of
Governor Greyıs political history.
Want to
read some of his writings? Take a look here.
The
Statue of Governor Grey
Governor
Grey had big influence on Greytown
Jim Flack
(Wairarapa Times-Age) talked to local historians for this weekly feature to
find out about the towns beginnings and found out that Governor Grey had a
leading hand in forcing Maori land sales in the Wairarapa. He also found
that Greytown could have ended up in Hutt Valley or Horowhenua.
Speech
by Sir Michael Hardie Boys
This is the
speech given by Sir Michael Hardie Boys at the unveiling of the statue of Sir
George Grey in Greytown.
Papawai
marae
the
centre of Maori Parliament
In 1896 the
chiefs of the Wairarapa met at Papawai and signed away the rights to Lake
Wairarapa. The Kotahitanga Movemenıs ³Maori Parliamentı was established
at Papawai the following year. Maori Magazine No. 50 (March 1965)
On either
side of the gateway is a carved post or pillar, one of these is unique.
Read about what makes it unique. The New World, No. 3 (Summer 1953).
Photographs
of freestanding carved figures at Papawai Pa.
The Ngati
Kahungunu leader Hamuera Tamahau Mahupuku (c. 1840-1904) is commemorated by a
memorial at Papawai Pa.
One of the
most important marae in New Zealand. Includes some colour pictures.
If you click on the Biographies tab you can read biographies on Hamuera Tamahau
Mahupuku and Niniwa-i-te-rangi.
Cobblestones
and others
Book:
Cobblestones: early settlers museum by Frank Fyfe
Unwrapping
the flavour of relationships
Discover
the world of chocolate with Ros Brown and Schoc Chocolate.
Book:
First Greytwon Scout group: 1909-1985 by Russell Calvert
Kiwis'
capital of cafe culture
Ric Accott
from the Sunday Herald Sun in Australia traveled to New Zealand and visited the
Wairarapa for one day. Hereıs what he had to say.