Features – Page 127 – The Valley Profile

A cartoon of the time shows a giant bubonic flea. Photo: SUPPLIED

Fears plague to hit Paeroa

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:September 11, 2022
Post category:Features Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1892The ‘Black Death’ (Bubonic plague)…

Sir Keith Park was named “one of the ten greatest New Zealanders”.

Thames man Sir Keith Park to be remembered

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:September 4, 2022
Post category:Features

Flying in the face of Air Ministry tactical thinking, Sir Keith Park led his 11th Fighter Group to a crushing defeat of the Luftwaffe that clinched the Battle of Britain…

Shortland Wharf, Thames. Photo: SUPPLIED

Missing man triggers search

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:August 25, 2022
Post category:August 2022 Dead Cert Features

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames Valley When Charles Dod disappeared, all…

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