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List Of Historic Places In Buller District
This list of Heritage New Zealand-listed places in Buller District contains those buildings and structures that are listed with Heritage New Zealand (formerly known as Historic Places Trust) in Buller District, New Zealand. Heritage New Zealand is a Crown entity and the national heritage agency. With a head office in Wellington, the Christchurch Christchurch ( ; mi, Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon Rive ... area office is responsible for the Grey District. References {{Reflist History of the West Coast, New Zealand Butler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heritage New Zealand
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (initially the National Historic Places Trust and then, from 1963 to 2014, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust) ( mi, Pouhere Taonga) is a Crown entity with a membership of around 20,000 people that advocates for the protection of ancestral sites and heritage buildings in New Zealand. It was set up through the Historic Places Act 1954 with a mission to "...promote the identification, protection, preservation and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand" and is an autonomous Crown entity. Its current enabling legislation is the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. History Charles Bathurst, 1st Viscount Bledisloe gifted the site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed to the nation in 1932. The subsequent administration through the Waitangi Trust is sometimes seen as the beginning of formal heritage protection in New Zealand. Public discussion about heritage protection occurred in 1940 in conjunction with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westport MRD 19
Westport is the name of several communities around the world. Canada * Westport, Nova Scotia * Westport, Ontario **Westport Rideaus, local junior "B" ice hockey team ** Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport * Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador Ireland * Westport, County Mayo ** Westport House ** Westport railway station, Mayo **Westport United F.C., football club **Westport CFE – Carrowbeg College Malaysia *West Port, Malaysia New Zealand *Westport, New Zealand **Westport News **Westport Airport (New Zealand) **Westport Rugby Football Club United Kingdom * Westport, Somerset ** Westport Canal * Westport, Wiltshire United States * Westport, California * Westport, Connecticut ** Westport Country Playhouse, a theatre ** Westport (Metro-North station) ** Westport Bank and Trust Company, a historic place ** Westport Public Library * Westport, Indiana * Westport Township, Dickinson County, Iowa * Westport, Kentucky, in Oldham Co. ** Westport High School (Kentucky), in Louisville, named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Penington House
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Horse Trough 02
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Oddfellows Hall MRD 02
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton School Of Mines
The School of Mines in Reefton, New Zealand (1887–1970) was one of a number of mining schools set up to teach the science of mining during the 19th century gold rush. Like the Thames School of Mines it is a Heritage New Zealand Category 1 listed historic building. History The Reefton Mining Institute was formed in March 1885. In the same year Professor James Gow Black from the University of Otago commenced lecturing there and an application was made to the government for a School of Mines building; land was granted in Shiel St. The building was opened in 1887. The purpose of the school was to teach the science related to mining, both theory and practice. Subjects such as mathematics, surveying, chemistry and assaying were taught. Directors of the School * Thomas Fenton, 1886–1890 * John Joseph Woodmass Lee, 1899–1902 * Thomas Otto Bishop, 1902–1903 * John Henderson, 1903–1911 * John Francis McPadden, 1911–1915 * John Herbert Williamson, 1915–1917 * Sydney Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Anglican Church
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Masonic Building 001
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Court House 001
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reefton Roman Catholic Church 002
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. In 1888, it was the first town in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere to be lit by electricity, generated by the Reefton Power Station. Reefton was a thriving gold mining town in the late 19th century, and gold mining lasted from the 1870s to the 1950s. Its economy is based on tourism, forestry, coal mining and farming. Reefton is home to the Inangahua County Library. Name The rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, originally spelled "Reef Town". Two nicknames in use soon after it was founded were "Rest Town" and "Quartzopolis". The main street, Broadway, was named after West Coast magistrate Charles Broad. The nearby Wealth of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westport Westpac Bank Building
Westport is the name of several communities around the world. Canada * Westport, Nova Scotia * Westport, Ontario **Westport Rideaus, local junior "B" ice hockey team ** Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport * Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador Ireland * Westport, County Mayo ** Westport House ** Westport railway station, Mayo **Westport United F.C., football club **Westport CFE – Carrowbeg College Malaysia *West Port, Malaysia New Zealand *Westport, New Zealand **Westport News **Westport Airport (New Zealand) **Westport Rugby Football Club United Kingdom * Westport, Somerset ** Westport Canal * Westport, Wiltshire United States * Westport, California * Westport, Connecticut ** Westport Country Playhouse, a theatre ** Westport (Metro-North station) ** Westport Bank and Trust Company, a historic place ** Westport Public Library * Westport, Indiana * Westport Township, Dickinson County, Iowa * Westport, Kentucky, in Oldham Co. ** Westport High School (Kentucky), in Louisville, named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
