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The Wallflower Audio Tape
The Wallflower is best described as an electronic, country, sci-fi concept album, a fever-dream satire about teenage angst that blurs the lines between music, cinema, and storytelling. Conceived by Andrew Johnstone and produced by…
Read MoreRibbon, Victoria Bridge Opening Ceremony
This ribbon was formerly cut by the Governor of New Zealand, Lord Plunket during the opening ceremony of the Victoria High Bridge in Cambridge on 21 December 1907. Maker: Lettering by Cambridge…
Read MoreCheque issued by the Maungatautari Peeke (Bank)
A rare and valuable reminder of the Maungatautari Peeke and its role in the Kiingitanga’s pursuit of financial independence Maker: Maungatautari Peeke; producer; 1894 – New Zealand Where: Maungakawa When: 1905 Materials: paper, ink Measurements:…
Read MoreExcelsior Printing Press
This printing press was the social media of its day. It was possibly used at Te Kauwhanganui parliament near Maungakawa, north of Cambridge in the 1890s. Te Kauhanganui understood the power of the press. Te…
Read MoreGlass negative of W K Carter
This is a rare image of William K Carter, known as King Carter, outside the original National Hotel in Cambridge. It is a glass-plate negative in excellent condition and is possibly taken at a similar…
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