Cambridge Historical Society
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Articles
Every two months the Cambridge Historical Society sends its members a newsletter which features interesting articles on the history of Cambridge, local buildings, businesses and personalities. Here is a selection of these articles.
For more information about becoming a member, read here.A Commune in 1970s Cambridge
The Cambridge Christian Community In December 1976, a commune called the Cambridge Christian Community started in Cambridge. It was in French Pass Road and, after falling on hard times, it received gifts, donations and pledges…
MORETe Ihingarangi – Part 2
Part 2 of a history of the Karapiro-Maungatautari area by Te Kaapo Clark and Lyn Tairi 1992. To read Part 1, please click here. 1400 Ko Ngati Kahupungapunga “Tawhao, a descendant of Hoturoa who lived…
MOREGardener and Sons
Gardner & Sons were general merchants and importers who set up shop in Cambridge in the early 1900s. Their store was on the corner of Queen and Victoria Streets, where the Z petrol station is…
MORESimply Elegant Brides
The observant among you may have noticed this sign temporarily appearing next to Stirling Sports in Victoria Street. Simply Elegant Brides was a business run by Elisse Mills. She originally opened the Sewing and Button…
MORETe Ihingarangi – Chapter 1
Lyn Tairi and Te Kaapo Clark wrote a wonderful history of the Karapiro-Maungatautari area for the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand in 1992. We have permission to serialise it century by century in this and…
MOREThe 1915 Cambridge Fire Brigade Demonstration
At Easter 1915 the Cambridge Fire Brigade was proud to host a demonstration, where several events were contested for the honour of winning the Morrin Shield. The postcard/flyer was designed and sent out to fire…
MOREIvy Nicholl’s Family Memories in Cambridge during the 1890s
This article, written by Ivy Nicholls to the Cambridge Historical Society in 1964, is held in the Cambridge Museum collection, no. 1576/10. Your letter re Cambridge Pioneers to hand. I do not know if…
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