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Sir Donald Ward Beaven KNZM CBE (31 August 1924 – 4 November 2009) was a New Zealand medical researcher in the area of diabetes treatment and prevention. [2]He commenced full-time teaching and research at the Christchurch School of Medicine in 1960, [3] and was appointed Foundation Professor in 1971. [4]
An article in the Christchurch Press described him as a "go-getter from way back" with "a list of accomplishments that fill a book". [2] The Guthrey family is a well-known Christchurch family, having established Guthrey Travel and Guthrey Coachlines, among other businesses.
The Press (Māori: Te Matatika) is a daily newspaper published in Christchurch, New Zealand, owned by media business Stuff Ltd. First published in 1861, the newspaper is the largest circulating daily in the South Island and publishes Monday to Saturday.
Edmund Bohan MNZM, also known as Ned Bohan (5 October 1935 – 23 March 2024), was a New Zealand historian, biographer, novelist, singer, and author. [1]In the 2019 New Year Honours, Bohan was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to music, historical research and literature.
Gavin Ernest Royfee (20 February 1929 – 10 July 2023) was a New Zealand cricketer who played three matches of first-class cricket for Canterbury in the 1952–53 season.. An opening batsman, Gavin Royfee scored 41 and 15 on his first-class debut against Auckland, but was unsuccessful in his next two matches. [1]
Born in Thames on 14 July 1935, Phillips was educated at Westport Technical College and Christchurch Boys' High School. [1] He studied at Canterbury University College, from where he graduated with an MSc with first-class honours in 1958. [2]
Shayne Philpott (21 September 1965 – 25 June 2024) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Philpott represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1988 and 1991.
Full name: Mark Andrew Hastings. Born 8 May 1968 Christchurch, New Zealand: Died: 17 March 2022 (aged 53) [1] Christchurch, New Zealand: Batting: Right-handed ...