A selection of photographs from the successful 150th Anniversary of the Albertland Settlement. Compiled by Lisa Treadwell.
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The Okahukura Peninsular, jutting out into the Kaipara Harbour, is rich in pre and post Europen history. Harold Marsh's "Magic Lantern" slide show tells the story from the earliest Maori occupants through to breaking in the scrubland and todays farming community. Compiled from diary and photographic collections of W H (Harold) Marsh. Narrated by Ted Anderson.
During Easter 1926 Harold Marsh with some friends visited the Pouto peninsula guided by local resident Tom Pook. Over 2 long days they crossed to the sand hills, travelled down the beach on horseback to the lighthouse spending the night with the light keeper. Compiled from diary and photographic collections of W H (Harold) Marsh. Narrated by Ted Anderson. DVD from the W H Marsh collection.
The Kauri Gum trade played an important part in the early Northland economy and within Albertland there were many lucrative fields. Complied from photographs and diary notes from W H (Harold) Marsh you are introduced to gumdiggers and their way of life. Narrated by Peter Lane. DVD from the W H Marsh collection.
150th Albertland Celebrations Easter 2012 - Opening Ceremony Good Friday
A highlight of the 150th Albertland celebrations were the Saturday re enactments at Te Hana Te Ao Marama.
The story of the Albertland Settlers, full of drama, excitement,despair and hope, courage and faith ... of a town set to becomebigger than Auckland .... of a people seeking a better life for their families in a far off land. This documentary follows their incredible journey from home in England, and the ordeals they faced attempting to settle in the new promised land.Created as part of a programme of events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Albertlanders arriving in New Zealand, May 29th 1862.