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Haldon : iconic station of the Mackenzie / Mary Hobbs.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Tekapo, New Zealand : Haldon Station Limited, 2021. Description: 244 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits ; 24 x 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780473600891
  • 0473600897
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 636.301 23
Contents:
The Teschemaker family -- Cunningham Smith, Wallace & Dennistoun -- The Pringle family -- James & Margaret Preston -- Jack Preston -- The farming seasons -- Jim & Jock Innes -- Ian & Allan Innes -- James & Gerald Innes -- Paddy & Barbara Boyd -- Han & Jenny Klisser.
Summary: "Each of the eleven chapters focus on the personal, inspirational stories of the main owners (and one manager) of Haldon Station since it was first taken up in 1857... Set out with the pioneers and discover the mighty challenges they faced, and journey through the generations up to the present owners of today who share some of their courageous and inspirational life story... Meticulous research by the author revealed precious old journals and photos of the earliest owners and brings the rich history of Haldon to life in an impressive format with full colour or historic photos on almost every page" -- Haldon Station.
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Non-Fiction - New Zealand Non-Fiction - New Zealand Pop-Up Library Non-Fiction Non Fiction 636.301 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A00802400

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The Teschemaker family -- Cunningham Smith, Wallace & Dennistoun -- The Pringle family -- James & Margaret Preston -- Jack Preston -- The farming seasons -- Jim & Jock Innes -- Ian & Allan Innes -- James & Gerald Innes -- Paddy & Barbara Boyd -- Han & Jenny Klisser.

"Each of the eleven chapters focus on the personal, inspirational stories of the main owners (and one manager) of Haldon Station since it was first taken up in 1857... Set out with the pioneers and discover the mighty challenges they faced, and journey through the generations up to the present owners of today who share some of their courageous and inspirational life story... Meticulous research by the author revealed precious old journals and photos of the earliest owners and brings the rich history of Haldon to life in an impressive format with full colour or historic photos on almost every page" -- Haldon Station.

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