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Dan Reese (politician)
Daniel Reese (31 October 1841 – 4 October 1891) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Christchurch, New Zealand. Reese was born in Motherwell, Scotland, on 31 October 1841. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1862 on the ''New Zealandia''. His wife to be, Cecilia, was also from Lanarkshire in Scotland and arrived in New Zealand in 1863. They married in 1867. Reese founded a building firm in 1864. He was a champion rower, and his son Dan Reese (who was 12 when Reese Sr. died) was a champion Canterbury cricketer. Two other sons, Tom and Jack, were also prominent cricketers in Canterbury. His youngest son, Andrew Reese, was an architect; he was killed in action in 1917. Reese had several high-profile commissions. He built Trinity Congregational Church (ca 1870), the Canterbury Club (1873), Cranmer Court (1873–1875), St Paul's Church (1877), parts of Lincoln College, the Chief Post Office (1877–1878), the United Service Hotel in Cathedral Square (1884–1885), parts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanmore (New Zealand Electorate)
Stanmore was a parliamentary New Zealand electorates, electorate in Christchurch, New Zealand from 1881 to 1887. The electorate was represented by two Member of parliament, Members of Parliament. Population centres The previous electoral redistribution was undertaken in 1875 for the 1875–1876 New Zealand general election, 1875–1876 election. In the six years since, New Zealand's European population had increased by 65%. In the 1881 electoral redistribution, the New Zealand House of Representatives, House of Representatives increased the number of European representatives to 91 (up from 84 since the 1875–76 election). The number of Māori electorates was held at four. The House further decided that electorates should not have more than one representative, which led to 35 new electorates being formed, including Stanmore, and two electorates that had previously been abolished to be recreated. This necessitated a major disruption to existing boundaries. The electorate covered t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Paul's Church, Christchurch
St Paul's Church in Cashel Street, Christchurch, was a Category I heritage building registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. It was demolished after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. History St Paul's was built in 1877 as a Presbyterian church on the corner of Cashel and Madras Streets in the Christchurch Central City. It replaced an earlier church on the corner of Lichfield and Madras Streets built by a breakaway congregation from St Andrew's Church. Both church buildings were designed by Samuel Farr; the later one commissioned by the reverend John Elmslie. In 1969, St Paul's merged with the Trinity-Pacific Congregational Church taking on a new name – St Pauls Trinity Pacific Presbyterian Church. Rev. Leonard Jones and Kenape Faletoese lead the new multicultural church under its new format. The Palangi membership of the church declined over the next three decades and by the time of its destruction in the February 2011 earthquake, the church membership ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linwood (New Zealand Electorate)
Linwood was a parliamentary electorate in Christchurch, New Zealand from 1887 to 1890. The electorate was represented by one Member of Parliament, Andrew Loughrey. Population centres In the 1887 electoral redistribution, although the Representation Commission was required through the Representation Act 1887 to maintain existing electorates "as far as possible", rapid population growth in the North Island required the transfer of three seats from the South Island to the north. Ten new electorates were created, including Linwood, and one former electorate was recreated. The electorate was based on the suburb of Linwood. Polling booths for the election were located in Phillipstown and Richmond. History The Linwood electorate was formed for the 1887 election, which determined the composition of the 10th Parliament. The electorate was represented by one Member of Parliament, Andrew Loughrey. The 1887 election was contested by Loughrey, William Flesher (father of James Arthur F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Loughrey
Andrew Loughrey (1844 – 24 September 1913) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament from Christchurch. Biography Loughrey was born in Melbourne and educated at Melbourne University College in law. He worked as a barrister and solicitor at the Supreme Court of Victoria. He later became an Inspector of Schools for the Victorian Education Department. Loughrey emigrated to Christchurch in 1880. He formed the law firm 'Holmes and Loughrey' with John Holmes, which was succeeded by 'Loughrey and Lane' in January 1890 (with Beauchamp Lassetter Lane) upon Holmes' retirement before Loughrey practised on his own. He represented the Linwood electorate from 1887 Events January–March * January 11 – Louis Pasteur's anti-rabies treatment is defended in the Académie Nationale de Médecine, by Dr. Joseph Grancher. * January 20 ** The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Har ... when he defeated Dan Reese, to 1890 when he retired. He was a supporter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1887 New Zealand General Election
The 1887 New Zealand general election was held on 26 September to elect 95 MPs to the tenth session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 7 September. 175,410 votes (67.1% turnout) were cast. In 5 seats there was only one candidate. 1887 electoral redistribution The Representation Act 1887 had major implication for the procedure of revising electoral boundaries. The revision task was transferred from committees formed by MPs to a permanent Representation Commission. The act specified that a country quota of 18% be applied to all designated districts that excluded boroughs with a population above 2,000 people, and that all electorates were to have the same nominal population within a tolerance of 750 people. It was also stipulated that electoral boundaries were to be reviewed after each New Zealand census. In the 1887 electoral redistribution, although the Representation Commission was required through the Representation Act 1887 to maintain existing ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Pilliet
Walter Hippolyte Pilliet JP (8 February 1840 – 7 November 1885) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Christchurch, New Zealand. He worked initially as a surveyor and was then resident magistrate in several places. He was a newspaper editor and was represented in Parliament for one term. Early life He was born in Lyon on 8 February 1840 to an English mother and French father. His mother, Anna (née Coyney), was the daughter of Walter Hill Coyney. His mother's sister, Mary, was the mother of Charles Clifford. His father, Chevalier Jean Hippolyte Pilliet (1793–1881), was an army officer who distinguished himself at Waterloo. Professional life His mother's family was Catholic, and English Catholic relatives had preceded Walter Pilliet in the colony – the Cliffords, the Vavasours, Frederick Weld. These connections assisted him in finding his first position, working as a clerk in the Lands Office in Wellington, upon his arrival, and he was soon transferred to Napier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cyclopedia Of New Zealand
''The Cyclopedia of New Zealand: industrial, descriptive, historical, biographical facts, figures, illustrations'' was an encyclopaedia published in New Zealand between 1897 and 1908 by the Cyclopedia Company Ltd. Arthur McKee was one of the original directors of the company that published ''The Cyclopedia'', and his business partner H. Gamble worked with him on the first volume. Six volumes were published on the people, places and organisations of provinces of New Zealand. The ''Cyclopedia'' is an important historical resource. The volumes are arranged geographically, with each volume concerned with a specific region of New Zealand. Its breadth of coverage of many small towns and social institutions were poorly covered by contemporary newspapers and other sources. The first volume, which covered Wellington, also included the colonial government, politicians, governors, and public servants. The first volume was produced in Wellington, and the remaining volumes were produced in Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belfast, New Zealand
Belfast () is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is in the north of the city 10 km from Cathedral Square, close to the banks of the Waimakariri River. History Belfast is named after Belfast in Northern Ireland. It was originally known as North Road District, Seven Mile Peg, Styx, or by its Māori name Purarekanui. James McNeight Watt (1838–1892) emigrated from Belfast and was a partner with the original meat works, around which the settlement grew. Watt, who developed much of the area, is believed to have given it its present name. Demographics Belfast, comprising the statistical areas of Belfast West and Belfast East, covers . It had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Belfast had a population of 4,218 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 318 people (8.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 549 people (15.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,632 households. There were 2,091 males and 2,124 fema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cranmer Centre
The Cranmer Centre (originally: Christchurch Girls' High School) was a historic building in Christchurch, New Zealand. Its original use, until 1986, was as the Christchurch Girls' High School, the second high school for girls in the country. Registered with the Heritage New Zealand, New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category I heritage building, it was purchased by Christchurch Arts Centre, Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust in 2001, and demolished in May 2011 following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Geography The centre was located on the south-west corner of Armagh and Montreal Streets by Cranmer Square. On the opposite side was the Christchurch Normal School, later renamed Cranmer Court. The Christchurch tramway system, Christchurch heritage tram passed the building on its central city circuit along Armagh Street. History The Cranmer Centre is named after Cranmer Square, which takes its name from Thomas Cranmer, a noted Protestant reformer who shaped the Chu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christchurch Arts Centre
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is a hub for arts, culture, education, creativity and entrepreneurship in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located in the Gothic Revival former Canterbury College (now the University of Canterbury), Christchurch Boys' High School and Christchurch Girls' High School buildings, many of which were designed by Benjamin Mountfort. The centre is a national landmark and taonga as it is home to New Zealand's largest collection of category one heritage buildings with 21 of the 23 buildings covered by Heritage New Zealand listings. The centre, which is held in trust for the people of Canterbury and its visitors, has been undergoing a large restoration since it was badly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Buildings are progressively reopening to the public as they are strengthened and repaired and more than two-thirds of the buildings have reopened. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christchurch Girls' High School
Christchurch Girls' High School in Christchurch, New Zealand, was established in 1877 and is the second oldest girls-only secondary school in the country, after Otago Girls' High School. History Christchurch Girls' High School was established in 1877, four years before Christchurch Boys' High School. The first headmistress was Mrs. Georgiana Ingle (a daughter of Richard Deodatus Poulett-Harris and half-sister of Lily Poulett-Harris). The second principal Helen Connon (later Helen Macmillan Brown) is better known as she was the first woman in any British university to gain an Honours degree. The school's original building on Cranmer Square, which was renamed the Cranmer Centre, features prominently in the 1994 film ''Heavenly Creatures'' based on the 1954 Parker–Hulme murder case involving two students. The school featured in national and international news in 1972 when two students led a "walkout" from school assembly to protest against the inclusion of religion in school mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunnyside Hospital
Sunnyside Hospital (1863–1999) was the first mental asylum to be built in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was initially known as Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum, and its first patients were 17 people who had previously been kept in the Lyttelton gaol. In 2007, Hilmorton Hospital is just one of the mental health services that are based on the old Sunnyside Hospital grounds. Architecture Sunnyside was primarily designed by the New Zealand Victorian Gothic architect, Benjamin Mountfort, with an administration building designed by John Campbell. Some of the buildings were built by Daniel Reese. Staff Edward Seager was the first superintendent of Sunnyside Hospital. He had previously been superintendent of Lyttelton Gaol. Seager's wife, Esther Seager, had been matron of the gaol. She was appointed matron at Sunnyside in 1863. In 1995, four years before the hospital's closure, nurses walked off the job because of dangerous working conditions. Chatham Cup A football team largely made u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
