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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]
In February 1979, Louise and Ronald Miles closed Little Acre, and left Christchurch for Tauranga, taking six children and a foster daughter with them. The press reported on a farewell community luncheon at St Martin's Church, Christchurch on 23 February, at which Louise estimated that she had cared for more than 500 children over 40 years. [21]
In March 2009, he was commemorated as one of Christchurch's Twelve Local Heroes, and a bust of Dickson, sculpted by Mark Whyte, was unveiled at the Christchurch Arts Centre. [5] Dickson's wife, Rae, died in 2021. [6] Dickson died in Christchurch on 2 March 2023, at the age of 91. [7]
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.
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. [1]
Peacock built the second wharf, in 1857, which was named in his honour. His obituary in the Christchurch Press says that it was the first landing-place in Lyttelton of any importance. The wharf was sold, together with Peacock's other business, to Turner and Buchanan, who in turn sold it to the Lyttelton Harbour Board in 1877.
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.
Obituary in Dominion Post of 3 April 2010 page B7 (from The Press) Norton, Clifford (1988). New Zealand Parliamentary Election Results 1946–1987: Occasional Publications No 1, Department of Political Science. Wellington: Victoria University of Wellington. ISBN 0-475-11200-8.
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