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Tarapuhi Street crossing.1986.
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DescriptionBrenda Brown.."Grass Section is Petrie Ave.House on other side was 24 Tarapuhi St Mckays house.Next door to that was Schaefs used cars. Minty Outram was Sales person,and then Charltons on corner.Greymouth Club was on the other corner.I remember the Thomas family lived in Petrie Ave,opp the old Opera House. Max Thomas married Isobel Johnson.Ross Motors was West Coast Motors Bodies. At present Body Repairs still done by Burrell & Carter.Also in same building is Havawack Indoor Cricket."
Photo by John Charlton 18th November 1986Date of Photo1986Map[1]
Photo by John Charlton 18th November 1986Date of Photo1986Map[1]
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Location (city or town)GreymouthLandmark (Place)Tarapuhi Street crossing
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Date Created7th February 2021CommentsSue Scott
Never knew there was indoor cricket in greymouth.
· Reply · 6y
Bruce Tones
yes was very good when first started, but coasters are prone to giving up these fun things. And i dont mean that in an awful way
Jeffrey Paparoa Holman
Wasn't that Schaefs back in the '60s, the GM dealer?
Ray Vincent
Anyone with railway interest, i have video of last train on rewanui that i took. Happy to give away on dvd.
Indoor Cricket was masses of fun. Mixed teams played it was all pretty hard n fast. I remember getting hit quite hard & close up one time with the ball. Boy did that hurt lol
Jeffrey you could drive into Schaef's back yard from this street on the left where the Holden is parked.
Jeffrey Paparoa Holman
. I was mistaken, the frontage of Schaefs was on Herbert Street, of course. I had my '52 Chev given a new heart there in 1968, had to sell it to pay the bill!
George Samuel
indoor cricket still operating
Glenys Coburn
Think you are right Jo Burrell.
Leanne Morris
Norm Kelly and John Doocey part of setting up the indoor cricket I believe, and yes, would have started up in the early 80's. I remember winning a cricket bat in a raffle
Ray Vincent
I do know someone involved with Silverstream. Thanks will contact them.
Bruce Tones
The indoor cricket was run for the marist rugby club i think
Jeanette Coll
they also had indoor netball with mixed teams. They got pretty rough at times, with a few broken bones.
Bazza Morland
Now Greymouth Mitsubishi also including The Muffler Shop . WC Motor bodies occupied by Robbie Brown Panelbeater .
Brendon Barrow
That was Bill Connor Brian McIntyreand he worked at Opera House Their home was on Petrie Ave next to the undertaker or close by There son was Gerard (Gus) and he was at school when I was there
Brian McIntyre
wrong intersection then
Brian McIntyre
The Connor family were always prominent at the St Patricks concert in the St Columbia Hall ,,,,,,,,,,,Violin come to mind and Irish jigs
Brenda Brown
Bill Connor lived near the Albert St crossing next to Sampsons Funeral Services in Petrie Ave remember Margaret Connor usherette at Opera House.
Brenda Brown
Brian someone said a while ago it was'' Columba Hall''
Brian McIntyre
I remember that comment and now I am unsure of what it was as I am pretty sure that Columbia was what we called it at school. It's a couple of forntnight ago now though Brenda Barry Brown
· Reply · 6y
Alan Messenger
Yes it was Saint Columbia Hall. Was gym for Marist school and used for dances etc. I remember Bill Connor at Opera House. He would kick unruly kids out and say "Get oot, and don't come back for a bloody month"!
Brian McIntyre
You did that well Alan Messenger complete with the Irish accent
Alan Messenger
Yes well I heard it directed at me a couple of times
Brenda Brown
Margaret i think Mckays may have lived there 24 Tarapuhi St HEC., Shirley , Peter, Jack. Shaefs also had their Car Sales next door
Brian McIntyre
Oh hell Alan Messenger looks like Brenda Barry Brown and Neil Martin the heathen are right. But then I never really met St C.,,,,,,,So history has been made........ Last time I was wrong was back in 1957..........Bugger
Neil Martin
you weren't wrong Brian just mistaken
Brenda Brown
wa'nt me someone pointed this out a while ago Brian i would'nt have known.
Brian McIntyre
Yes I remember that comment Brenda Barry Brown It wasn't from our local heathen was it?
Brenda Brown
Grass Section is Petrie Ave. house on other side was 24 Tarapuhi St Mckays house,next door to that was Shaefs used cars Minty Outram was Sales personand then Charltons on corner Greymouth ClubON OTHER CORNER
Brenda Brown
remember the Thomas'es lived in Petrie Ave opp the old Opera House Max Thomas married girl of Johnson [Isobel]
Sarah Ann Owen
My grandparents lived at 13 Tarapuhi. What a great neighborhood it was to grow up in
Paul Thomas
Can anyone of this neighbourhood help me identify this family.
Paul Thomas
Jack O'Donnell said the train drivers would throw a lump or two of coal over the fence to his house yard. I recall vividly the particular man with baggy suit, characteristic fast walking gait, and distinct hat, walking with his daughter opposite the Accommodation place being the footpath of southern Albert Street. Who was he?
Christine Banks
Paul Thomas I wonder if you are referring to the brother and sister who lived in Albert Street, behind the Duke of Edinburgh, in their old family home?
Trish Rennie
Christine Banks That was “Spy 13” and his sister….were their surnames Wilson?
Stephen Wilson
Trish Rennie I think the spy's name was Neville Wilson, no relation.
Geoff Hale
Spent a bit of time at the Charltons, My grandparents first, then my Uncles (John Charlton) after him and Colleen bought it. Still stop in and see Colleen at Kaiata at least once a year.
Lois Wotton
Minty Outram (Jim), was my mothers brother, so my Uncle. Fond memories.
Phil Gibson
I remember going to Vera Deers place after some floods to help lift carpet. She used to have a shop in town where paper plus is. I think that was her name. Anyone else remember her?
Christine Banks
Phil Gibson Yes, absolutely, right next to where I worked for my auntie and later my brother, Victoria Salon, later the New Victorian, in Albert Street. At closing, she locked up, moved away, then came back to check, did this two to three times. She lived next to the Union Hotel in her old family home.
Phil Gibson
Christine Banks yes I remember her living there always use to offer dad a sherry which he would tip out the window...
Trish Rennie
Christine Banks Didn’t Miss Deer have the Catholic Supplies store on the Quay next door to Kings Hotel
Christine Banks
Trish Rennie Not sure Trish, I came to know her in Alvert Street but that was her 'new bookstore', so you are probably right.
Geoffrey King
Was Ross Motors once West Coast Motor bodies, Tim Harris? I have an aluminium trailer purchased in 1977 from them and is still as good as the day it was made.
Never knew there was indoor cricket in greymouth.
· Reply · 6y
Bruce Tones
yes was very good when first started, but coasters are prone to giving up these fun things. And i dont mean that in an awful way
Jeffrey Paparoa Holman
Wasn't that Schaefs back in the '60s, the GM dealer?
Ray Vincent
Anyone with railway interest, i have video of last train on rewanui that i took. Happy to give away on dvd.
Indoor Cricket was masses of fun. Mixed teams played it was all pretty hard n fast. I remember getting hit quite hard & close up one time with the ball. Boy did that hurt lol
Jeffrey you could drive into Schaef's back yard from this street on the left where the Holden is parked.
Jeffrey Paparoa Holman
. I was mistaken, the frontage of Schaefs was on Herbert Street, of course. I had my '52 Chev given a new heart there in 1968, had to sell it to pay the bill!
George Samuel
indoor cricket still operating
Glenys Coburn
Think you are right Jo Burrell.
Leanne Morris
Norm Kelly and John Doocey part of setting up the indoor cricket I believe, and yes, would have started up in the early 80's. I remember winning a cricket bat in a raffle
Ray Vincent
I do know someone involved with Silverstream. Thanks will contact them.
Bruce Tones
The indoor cricket was run for the marist rugby club i think
Jeanette Coll
they also had indoor netball with mixed teams. They got pretty rough at times, with a few broken bones.
Bazza Morland
Now Greymouth Mitsubishi also including The Muffler Shop . WC Motor bodies occupied by Robbie Brown Panelbeater .
Brendon Barrow
That was Bill Connor Brian McIntyreand he worked at Opera House Their home was on Petrie Ave next to the undertaker or close by There son was Gerard (Gus) and he was at school when I was there
Brian McIntyre
wrong intersection then
Brian McIntyre
The Connor family were always prominent at the St Patricks concert in the St Columbia Hall ,,,,,,,,,,,Violin come to mind and Irish jigs
Brenda Brown
Bill Connor lived near the Albert St crossing next to Sampsons Funeral Services in Petrie Ave remember Margaret Connor usherette at Opera House.
Brenda Brown
Brian someone said a while ago it was'' Columba Hall''
Brian McIntyre
I remember that comment and now I am unsure of what it was as I am pretty sure that Columbia was what we called it at school. It's a couple of forntnight ago now though Brenda Barry Brown
· Reply · 6y
Alan Messenger
Yes it was Saint Columbia Hall. Was gym for Marist school and used for dances etc. I remember Bill Connor at Opera House. He would kick unruly kids out and say "Get oot, and don't come back for a bloody month"!
Brian McIntyre
You did that well Alan Messenger complete with the Irish accent
Alan Messenger
Yes well I heard it directed at me a couple of times
Brenda Brown
Margaret i think Mckays may have lived there 24 Tarapuhi St HEC., Shirley , Peter, Jack. Shaefs also had their Car Sales next door
Brian McIntyre
Oh hell Alan Messenger looks like Brenda Barry Brown and Neil Martin the heathen are right. But then I never really met St C.,,,,,,,So history has been made........ Last time I was wrong was back in 1957..........Bugger
Neil Martin
you weren't wrong Brian just mistaken
Brenda Brown
wa'nt me someone pointed this out a while ago Brian i would'nt have known.
Brian McIntyre
Yes I remember that comment Brenda Barry Brown It wasn't from our local heathen was it?
Brenda Brown
Grass Section is Petrie Ave. house on other side was 24 Tarapuhi St Mckays house,next door to that was Shaefs used cars Minty Outram was Sales personand then Charltons on corner Greymouth ClubON OTHER CORNER
Brenda Brown
remember the Thomas'es lived in Petrie Ave opp the old Opera House Max Thomas married girl of Johnson [Isobel]
Sarah Ann Owen
My grandparents lived at 13 Tarapuhi. What a great neighborhood it was to grow up in
Paul Thomas
Can anyone of this neighbourhood help me identify this family.
Paul Thomas
Jack O'Donnell said the train drivers would throw a lump or two of coal over the fence to his house yard. I recall vividly the particular man with baggy suit, characteristic fast walking gait, and distinct hat, walking with his daughter opposite the Accommodation place being the footpath of southern Albert Street. Who was he?
Christine Banks
Paul Thomas I wonder if you are referring to the brother and sister who lived in Albert Street, behind the Duke of Edinburgh, in their old family home?
Trish Rennie
Christine Banks That was “Spy 13” and his sister….were their surnames Wilson?
Stephen Wilson
Trish Rennie I think the spy's name was Neville Wilson, no relation.
Geoff Hale
Spent a bit of time at the Charltons, My grandparents first, then my Uncles (John Charlton) after him and Colleen bought it. Still stop in and see Colleen at Kaiata at least once a year.
Lois Wotton
Minty Outram (Jim), was my mothers brother, so my Uncle. Fond memories.
Phil Gibson
I remember going to Vera Deers place after some floods to help lift carpet. She used to have a shop in town where paper plus is. I think that was her name. Anyone else remember her?
Christine Banks
Phil Gibson Yes, absolutely, right next to where I worked for my auntie and later my brother, Victoria Salon, later the New Victorian, in Albert Street. At closing, she locked up, moved away, then came back to check, did this two to three times. She lived next to the Union Hotel in her old family home.
Phil Gibson
Christine Banks yes I remember her living there always use to offer dad a sherry which he would tip out the window...
Trish Rennie
Christine Banks Didn’t Miss Deer have the Catholic Supplies store on the Quay next door to Kings Hotel
Christine Banks
Trish Rennie Not sure Trish, I came to know her in Alvert Street but that was her 'new bookstore', so you are probably right.
Geoffrey King
Was Ross Motors once West Coast Motor bodies, Tim Harris? I have an aluminium trailer purchased in 1977 from them and is still as good as the day it was made.
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