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Kent family papers
The papers of the Kent family include manuscripts and photocopies of a genealogical table; transcriptions of Rhoda Kent's letter (1856) and two letters from Isobel Prosser (1992), giving family and other details.
Rhonda Kent's letter includes practical advice about what to bring when travelling to New Zealand and other details of the voyage out on the Castle Eden.
Killinchy farm diary
Handwritten diary of farm activities and expenses on a Killinchy, Canterbury farm. The diary was started by Mathew O'Brien and continued by John O'Brien after his father's death on 5 Oct. 1897.
Ladies at Home Book, Christchurch
Facsimile originally published in 1902. Lists 250 Christchurch ladies, their addresses, and the days on which they would be at home to receive visitors. Limited edition of 43 copies: 3/43; reproduced from an original.
Also includes a Reporter's Diary, from The Press, 1 Apr. 1977, attached inside the back cover.
Land Deeds, Purchases and Leases
Information relating mainly to land, purchases and leases 1866-1960s from Sumner Borough Council, Heathcote Road Board, Heathcote County Council, Cashmere Domain Board, Christchurch Domain Board and Sydenham Borough Council.
Includes duties of employees from Christchurch City Council 1927-1962.
Laurence Ryan letters
The letters of Laurence Ryan are photocopies of manuscript originals with some typed transcriptions. Also included are some biographical notes on Laurence Ryan.
Lawson Charles Parry papers
Laying of the foundation stone of the Jubilee Memorial invitation card
Official invitation card for the official laying of the foundation stone of the Jubilee Memorial in Victoria Square by their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on Saturday 22 June, 1901. The invitation is addressed to Mrs J. Tweedy.
Includes a photocopy of Press editorial on the Jubilee Memorial, 4 April, 1901.
Leech family papers
Photocopies of typescript and manuscript originals of papers relating to the Leech family. Some history of early Rangiora is included here, including that of St. John the Baptist, a Mountfort church built in 1860.
Left Half Battalion, 18th Regiment, Camp Rangiora photographs
Laser print of 6 photographs on 1 sheet of the inspection of Left Half Battalion, 18th Regiment troops and camp layout at Camp Rangiora.
Legal opinion on the powers of Hagley Park's controlling body
Photocopy of a legal opinion on the powers of Hagley Park's controlling body, written for Christchurch City Council solicitors in 1968 by Kenneth John Brookman.