Researched and co-authored by Ruth. Free School Milk—first in Lower Hutt and New Zealand Randwick School, Moera, in June 1935, was the first school in
William Thomas Strand, “grand old man of Lower Hutt”.
William Thomas Strand (1875-1960) was also known as the “grand old man of Lower Hutt”. He was Mayor of Lower Hutt from 1921-1929 and again
Grave Discoveries
by Amy Boswell-Hore August is Family History Month! To inspire our future family historians, we want to show you some of the tools you can
Petone Tennis Club celebrated its’ 130th birthday in 2023
Petone Tennis Club formed in 1893 in the Hutt Valley, starting with only one grass court in Hutt Road. In 1894 there were just 16
‘Manpowered’ Women in the WW2 war effort – Hutt Valley
Hutt Valley women were among the New Zealand women recruited for the war effort during world war 2. In January 1942 the New Zealand Government
Ettie Annie Rout – World War I hero
Ettie Annie Rout was born in Launceston, Tasmania, in February 1877, the first-born of twin girls. Her parents were Catherine Frances Mckay and William John