On City Rise People. Places. A cross-section of society. 1860s-1960s Books and as a colonial outpost

and as a colonial outpost of the British Empire

The Troopers' Tale records the history of the regiment from the 1860s to the present day and tells the fascinating personal stories of many previously unknown New Zealand soldiers

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The photograph of myself on the cover

my wish is that you find this glimpse into the city's once-upon-a-time world

On City Rise People. Places. A cross-section of society. 1860s-1960s Books and as a colonial outpostThis social history of the north western corner of City Rise tells the stories of those who lived there, of the military barracks erected on the Town Belt in 1861 and of the neighbourhood shops, pubs and schools. A diverse community, its residents included working and middle class families as well as men of means such as brewer Charles Speight and solicitor William Robert Brugh. 156 pages 104 illustrations, colour and black and white.