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First Presbyterian Church of Otago

Bell Hill: Selected in 1848 by Captain William Cargill and the Reverend Thomas Burns as the permanent site for the first Presbyterian church of Otago.First Church is a Category 1 Listed Place...

Bell Hill: Selected in 1848 by Captain William Cargill and the Reverend Thomas Burns as the permanent site for the first Presbyterian church of Otago.First Church is a Category 1 Listed...

  • church
  • presbyterian
  • dunedin
  • aotearoa
  • new zealand
  • thomas burns
  • william cargill

The Reverend Thomas Burns

Transcription:Memorial to The Reverend Thomas Burns D.D. 1796 - 1871First Presbyterian minister of the province Co-leader of the the settlement of Otago First Chancellor of the University of...

Transcription:Memorial to The Reverend Thomas Burns D.D. 1796 - 1871First Presbyterian minister of the province Co-leader of the the settlement of Otago First Chancellor of the University...

  • new zealand
  • aotearoa
  • dunedin
  • otepoti
  • first church
  • presbyterian
  • 1796
  • 1871

McDonald Garden

McDonald GardenTranscriptionThis garden has been planted byThe Society of the Friends of FirstChurch in remembrance ofMr Stuart McDonald M.C.and Mrs Gladye McDonanald M.B.E.Founders of the Society...

McDonald GardenTranscriptionThis garden has been planted byThe Society of the Friends of FirstChurch in remembrance ofMr Stuart McDonald M.C.and Mrs Gladye McDonanald M.B.E.Founders of the Society...

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • garden
  • first church

Burlington Street

Transcription:There is a lady sweet and kindwas never face so pleased my mindI did but see her passing byYet will I love her till I die. ---She passed this way, charmingthe morning, long years...

Transcription:There is a lady sweet and kindwas never face so pleased my mindI did but see her passing byYet will I love her till I die. ---She passed this way, charmingthe morning, long...

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • street name
  • amenities society

Burns Hall - Mrs Lindsay Mackie

On left side of door to Burns Hall, Dunedin. On right side of the door is plaque laid by Miss BurnsTranscription:This stone was laid by Mrs Lindsay Mackie 6th April 1907H. Lyders BuilderJ. L....

On left side of door to Burns Hall, Dunedin. On right side of the door is plaque laid by Miss BurnsTranscription:This stone was laid by Mrs Lindsay Mackie 6th April 1907H. Lyders BuilderJ. L....

  • new zealand
  • aotearoa
  • dunedin
  • otepoti
  • burns hall
  • 1907

Police Station - Historic Building

Transcript:Historic BuildingPolice Station Designed by William Chrichton and built in 1895.It was sued as the Dunedin Police Stationuntil 1915 and was subsequently used by the Labour...

Transcript:Historic BuildingPolice Station Designed by William Chrichton and built in 1895.It was sued as the Dunedin Police Stationuntil 1915 and was subsequently used by the...

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • dunedin city council
  • police
  • 1895

First hospital in Dunedin

Transcript:The first hospital in Dunedin was located on this site. 1851 - 1866Note:This plaque is no the corner of the Town Hall.Submitted:Judith Swan

Transcript:The first hospital in Dunedin was located on this site. 1851 - 1866Note:This plaque is no the corner of the Town Hall.Submitted:Judith Swan

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • hospital
  • town hall
  • 1851
  • 1866

Dunedin's former Prison

Found on the front wall of the former prison in central Dunedin, on the right side of the door, in the image.Transcription:NZ Historic Places Trust. 4035. Registered Building. Pouhere Taonga.More...

Found on the front wall of the former prison in central Dunedin, on the right side of the door, in the image.Transcription:NZ Historic Places Trust. 4035. Registered Building. Pouhere...

  • new zealand
  • aotearoa
  • dunedin
  • otepoti
  • prison
  • historic pla...
  • 1896

Hands Off Harrop Incorporated

Transcript:Hands Off Harrop Incorporated2007 - 2013This plaque commemorates the successful community campaign to protect the view towards First Church spire and preserve Harrop Street as a...

Transcript:Hands Off Harrop Incorporated2007 - 2013This plaque commemorates the successful community campaign to protect the view towards First Church spire and preserve Harrop Street as...

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • commemoration
  • street name
  • protest
  • first chruch

'Nemus for Bri'

Transcript:'Nemus for Bri'Wayne EversonCommissioned in 2000to mark the millennium.Dunedin City CouncilSubmitted by: Judith Swan

Transcript:'Nemus for Bri'Wayne EversonCommissioned in 2000to mark the millennium.Dunedin City CouncilSubmitted by: Judith Swan

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • dunedin city council
  • 2000
  • wayne everson
  • millennium