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Name/title Maker Production date Description
World War One memorial plaque note (Dead Man's Penny). Cowan, John William World War One memorial plaque note (Dead Man's Penny). Cowan, John William
1914-1918
Note which accompanied John William Cowan's Memorial Plaque.
Originally on display at Early Settlers Association with portrait of John Cowan, Victory Medal, and World War One memorial plaque (Dead Man's Penny)
The Students Handbook to the Microscope The Students Handbook to the Microscope
1887
Book, The Students Handbook to the Microscope by A Quekett Club-man.
Model Ship - SS Star of England Model Ship - SS Star of England
Curwood, Arthur (b.1867, d.1942)
1890s
Model of the S.S. Star of England. Wooden ship in a wood and glass case. Built to scale by the ship’s carpenter, Arthur Curwood.
New Testament New Testament
1855
1864
Small New Testament, printed 1855. Written on inside front cover:
"Richard Bennett, Oamaru Dec 1864."

"Richard Bennett born June 30th 1842 and Mary Agnes Strahan born July 1st 1844, married Jan 15th 1866 at St Luke's Church Oamaru, Otago, NZ by the Rev A Gifford. Memo - the first marriage ceremony performed in that church."

"Catherine Ellinor Bennett daughter of Richard and Mary Agnes Bennett born Dec 26th 1866 at Oamaru, Otago, NZ christened at St Luke's by the Rev A Gifford March 24th 1867."

"Second daughter of R + MA Bennett born March 22nd 1868 at Oamaru Otago NZ."
Holy Bible (Maori) Holy Bible (Maori)
1852
Bible in te reo Maori. Published in 1852. Belonged to Ernie Austin of the Salvation Army. He drove a coal cart in Oamaru, but he also spent time as a missionary in the Whanganui region.
Common Prayer Book Church of England Common Prayer Book Church of England
1855
Common Prayer Book. Inscribed Benjamin Louth, Benmore Station. Arrived in Dunedin January 16, 1866. Arrived in Benmore February 3 1866. Embroidered bookmark with loose tassel.
Holy Bible (Gaelic) Holy Bible (Gaelic)
1881
Gaelic Bible. Published by the National Bible Society of Scotland. Inscribed To Christina McRae from Mrs McDonald 11 October, 1881
Burns, Richard. Rawson, Samuel Burns, Richard. Rawson, Samuel
Aug 1939
Left: Richard Burns, Samuel Rawson
Victory and Peace Parade Victory and Peace Parade
Bain, Albert Victor (b.1901, d.Circa 1970)
Circa 1918
Motorcars and steam engines [?] part of parade with boys having a close-up look. Street decorations.
Victory and Peace Parade Victory and Peace Parade
Bain, Albert Victor (b.1901, d.Circa 1970)
Circa 1918
Motorcars decorated with flags parade up Thames Street. Several flags flying from buildings.
Ninth Reinforcements from the North Otago District WWI Ninth Reinforcements from the North Otago District WWI
19 Oct 1915
Balance of 9th Reinforcements from the North Otago District pictured in front of the Drill Hall, Itchen Street, before departure for Trentham training camp, 19 October 1915.
Household Furnishings Store Interior Household Furnishings Store Interior
Smith, Ian S (b.1920, d.2001)
1950s
Unidentified shop interior selling carpets, fabric, mattresses, pillows.
Dance Cards Dance Cards
1889-1893
48 dance cards. Originally belonged to the Gifford family.
Including: Oamaru Bachelors ball, Oakleigh, Grumitt's, Brookfield, Eden Street Hall, Windsor Park, Fernbrook, Elderslie
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