Paul H 
Great news. PapersPast have added issues of The [Christchurch] Press from 1990 to 1995! They will be a mine of information, especially for those researching recent family history, especially in that part of Aotearoa.
I noticed some recent additions to newspapers on PapersPast
- Ruapehu Bulletin (1989-1999, 2001)
- Taupo Times (1952-1974)
- Waimarino Bulletin (May 1983-February 1989)
While not major additions, they all offer an fascinating insight to life not so long ago. Interesting that there are now papers from the 21st century available.
John Arnold_The Evening Post_, 22 June 1925:
MAGISTRATE’S COURT
Mr. R. M. Watson, S.M., presided at the Magistrate’s Court to-day.
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William Gordon, who was found in a Chinaman’s shop with cigarettes in his possession, pleaded guilty to the theft of two packets of cigarettes valued at £3 [ca. $375 today], the property of Joe Yee. He was sentenced to six weeks’ imprisonment with hard labour.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250622.2.26
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #LawCourts #Theft #Wellington #NewZealand
The first 20 years (1939-1959) of The New Zealand Listener are now available on Papers Past. This is an amazing treasure trove of Aotearoa's history and society.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/new-zealand-listener
_The Evening Post_, 22 May 1925:
PERSONAL MATTERS
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The death occurred at Helensville last evening of Mr. Samuel #Kirkpatrick, founder and managing director of the well-known firm of Kirkpatrick and Co. Deceased took a prominent part in sport in the early days. At the time of his death (reports the Press Association) he was Deputy-Grand Master of the English Masonic Lodge, Westland and Nelson. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a native of Newry, County Down, Ireland, and as a young man emigrated to America, where he first entered upon his long and successful business career, at Philadelphia, and later at Pittsburg. In 1876 he went to California, where he engaged in the fruit-preserving industry, and acquired the extensive practical knowledge which enabled him to found and carry through to success the well-known Nelson company. He came to New Zealand in 1879, landing in Auckland. For a time he resided at Dunedin, before leaving for England to bring to New Zealand a complete plant for #canning purposes, and to commence operations at #Nelson.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250522.2.101
Biography in DNZB https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2k11/kirkpatrick-samuel
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #Businessmen #FoodProcessing #NewZealand
_The Evening Post_, 19 May 1925:
OBITUARY
SIR THEOPHILUS COOPER,
EX-JUDGE.
(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
ELTHAM, 18th May.
The Hon. Sir Theophilus Cooper, ex-Judge of the Supreme Court, passed away this afternoon, aged 75 years, at the residence of his son, Dr. H. A. Cooper, Eltham.…
“From the printing office to the Supreme Court Bench” is a phrase that to some extent at least explains the ambition that impelled the late Mr. Theophilus Cooper to overcome all difficulties in choosing his career.… He was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court and president of the Arbitration Court in February, 1901, and shortly afterwards held his first session in that city. He continued as president of the Arbitration Court until September, 1903, when Mr. Justice Chapman relieved him. Thereafter his Honour, in conjunction with the Chief Justice, conducted the business of the Supreme Court in the Wellington judicial district. He retired from the Bench in 1921, in which year he received the honour of knighthood, and since then he lived in retirement at Eltham.
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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250519.2.138
Biography in DNZB https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/3c30/cooper-theophilus
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #Judges #Obituaries #Wellington #Taranaki #NewZealand
_The Evening Post_, 18 May 1925:
THIRTY-NINE YEARS’ SERVICE
MR. TROUP’S RETIREMENT
On the eve of his departure from the Railway Department, Mr. G. A. #Troup, officer in charge of the architectural branch, who retired … after thirty-nine of service, was met by the members of his office staff who were desirous of making him a small presentation … and to bid him farewell.
Several speakers eulogised Mr. Troup, referring to the sterling value of his service to the Department….
Mr. Troup has risen from the bottom of the ladder to the top…. He has left several structures as monuments to his labours, notably the Railway head offices and the #Dunedin Railway Station.
In replying, Mr. Troup said that … it was not as easy as one might imagine.… The happiest recollections he would carry with him were of the last few years of his service … with the architectural branch of the service, directing its activities since its inception in 1919. It had always been his desire and aim to be just and to treat those under him as he would have had them treat him had he been otherwise situated.
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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250518.2.143
Interesting biography in DNZB https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2t49/troup-george-alexander
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #Railways #Architects #Retirements #Wellington #NewZealand
_The Evening Post_, 17 May 1924:
TO REPAINT A BATH
When it is necessary to repaint a bath it should be rubbed all over with sandpaper or pumice-stone. After this apply two or three coats of bath enamel, which will adhere much belter when the surface is roughened. In order to preserve the paint when the bath is in use, be careful to turn on the cold tap before letting hot water run into it.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19240517.2.132
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #Baths #Maintenance #Repairing #Repainting #NewZealand
_The Evening Post_, 16 May 1925:
MR. MASSEY’S DEATH
The first news which some Wellington residents had of the #death of the late Mr. #Massey was conveyed to them by wireless. The Prime Minister’s death was announced by the local broadcasting station, #2YK, when it opened up for the usual Sunday concert, and the programme was commenced with Chopin’s “Funeral March.” Even earlier than that, those who happened to be listening to #1YB, which was transmitting a church service, heard the announcement from that city. On Thursday evening 2YK opened up at 7 o’clock, and gave a special concert of a character appropriate to the day of the late Prime Minister’s funeral. The first item was the repetition by the Rev. G. Millar, of Dunedin, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, of the funeral oration he had given earlier in the day. The delivery was admirable, and those who heard it, transmitted with perfect clarity, must have been much impressed and touched.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250516.2.159.2
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #Broadcasting #Radio #PrimeMinisters #Funerals #Orations #NewZealand
_The Evening Post_, 14 May 1925:
JOURNEY BEGINS
BORNE DOWN THE STEPS
HIS COLLEAGUES BESIDE HIM
AFFECTING DEPARTURE.
It was now past the half-hour after noon. The Ministers entered the building again to prepare for the final exit of their leader from the restlessness of the political stage.…
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… The members of the funeral party took their seats in the long line of cars stretching right round the whole Parliamentary block.
There was a slight pause, and then almost on the stroke of 1 o’clock, with a little puff of smoke from its running engine, the hearse slowly began to move down the driveway, followed by the long procession of cars. The band struck up a new air, as of triumph over mortality, and thus, as it were, with a note of good cheer Parliament bade farewell to its long-time leader on his journey to a place where there are no debates and no divisions, and where the only majority is the Great Majority of those who have gone that way before.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19250514.2.90.3
Biography in DNZB https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2m39/massey-william-ferguson
#OnThisDay #OTD #PapersPast #PrimeMinisters #Massey #Funerals #NewZealand