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Tracing the inhabitants of Wyllie Cottage

18/06/2016

While the cottage is closed for renovation we have been researching the inhabitants, and have been surprised by the number of people who have lived there, albeit briefly. As is always the way though, our research has raised as many questions as answers, and we are hoping that some of the names in this blog … More Tracing the inhabitants of Wyllie Cottage

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Wyllie Cottage heritage restoration

03/11/2015

Tairāwhiti Museum and Gisborne District Council have just begun the first phase of an exciting new project for Gisborne, the heritage restoration of Wyllie Cottage. Wyllie Cottage, built in 1872, was the first European building on the Taruheru side of the river.  The cottage is named for its first owners Kate (née Halbert) and James Ralston … More Wyllie Cottage heritage restoration

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  • Recovering the stories of Tairāwhiti women
  • Tracing the inhabitants of Wyllie Cottage
  • Appealing objects – decorative arts at Tairāwhiti Museum
  • Cottage Congoleum considered
  • A glimpse inside

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Tony Ford on Tracing the inhabitants of Wyl…
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