Members of the historic convention called by the CWI

13 April 1896

Members of the historic convention called by the CWI

13 April 1896

This convention resulted in the formation of the National Council of the Women of New Zealand. The convenors and the delegates are shown outside the Provincil Council Chambers.

From left, standing: Mrs A Ansell (Dunedin), Mrs Henry Smith (Christchurch), Miss A E Hookham (Christchurch), Mrs G Ross (Christchurch), Miss Jessie Mackay (Christchurch), Mrs Isherwood (Christchurch), Mrs Black (Christchurch), Mrs Widdowson (Christchurch), Miss F Garstin (Christchurch), Mrs Wallis (Christchurch), Mrs Darling (Christchurch), Mrs J M Williamson (Wanganui), Mrs Wilson (Christchurch). Seated: Mrs G J Smith (Christchurch), Mrs A Daldy (Auckland), Mrs Hatton (Dunedin; Vice-president), Lady Anna Stout (Wellington, Vice-president), Mrs Kate Sheppard (Christchurch; president), Mrs A J Schnackenberg (Auckland; Vice-president), Mrs W Sievwight (Gisborne), Mrs M A Tasker (Wellington), Mrs D Izett (Christchurch, secretary). Seated on floor: Mrs C M Alley (Malvern), Mrs A Wells (Christchurch), Miss Bain (Christchurch).

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: The weekly press, 23 April 1896, p. 46

Reference ID: CCL-KPCD08-0086

Uploaded by: Christchurch City Libraries

Copyright status: Out of copyright

This material has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. Please contact Christchurch City Libraries if you have any questions relating to the use of this material or wish to order a hi resolution copy for commercial purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

Contact us about this

Comments

Add a comment
Thank you. Your comment has been saved and queued for moderation.

Report this entry

Please enter your details and we'll contact you for more information.

Thank you for your report

More from the same area

Central city buildings

29 June 1989

View of the central city buildings surrounding Victoria Square.

View from the Drainage Board building

29 June 1966

View from the roof of 233 Cambridge Terrace, the Drainage Board ...

Victoria Towers

28 March 1987

Construction of Victoria Towers on the corner of Armagh Street ...

Former Energycorp Investment offices.

27 February 1988

The former Energycorp Investment offices at 75 Kilmore Street.

Allan McLean Building

23 December 1987

Allan McLean Building on the corner of Colombo Street and Oxford ...

Allan McLean Building

20 June 1987

The Allan McLean Building (McLean Instiute) on the corner of ...

Dominion Mutual Securities building

5 August 1975

The Dominion Mutual Securities builidng on the corner of Colombo ...

Peterborough Street buildings

7 April 1987

Buildings on Peterborough Street, including number 112 and 114.

Corner of Colombo and Peterborough streets

6 April 1987

Shops on the corner of Colombo Street and Peterborough Street ...

View of the central city

18 December 1971

View of central city, looking south from Cambridge Terrace. In ...

Christchurch Drainage Board

30 June 1966

The Christchurch Drainage Board building at 233 Cambridge ...

Mannering and Associates

Circa 1960s

Mannering and Associates building at 207 Cambridge Terrace.

Laying concrete for Price Waterhouse building

10 February 1989

Peter Steel, partner in charge of Price Waterhouse, laying ...

Buildings on Kilmore Street

17 September 1968

Buildings on south side of Kilmore Street between Colombo Street ...

1

Canterbury Surf Life Saving display

1 February 1975

View of the Tiki II on display by the Canterbury Surf Life ...

Murray Thacker bullock team

5 November 1962

View of the Murray Thacker bullock team during a parade being ...

1

Dome in the Theatre Royal

14 August 1990

View of the ceiling dome inside the Theatre Royal on Gloucester ...

Stairway in the Theatre Royal

17 May 1980

View of the foyer area and marble stairway inside the Theatre ...

Theatre Royal dome detail

23 May 1980

Close-up of the detail on the interior dome at the Theatre Royal ...

Theatre Royal interior

17 May 1980

View of a decorated box in the interior theatre area of the ...

Theatre Royal interior

17 May 1980

View of the seating inside the Theatre Royal on Gloucester ...

Theatre Royal

8 March 1975

Exterior of the Theatre Royal at 145 Gloucester Street with a ...

Preparations for "Hair" at the Theatre Royal

25 May 1972

View of the stage during preparations for a performance of ...

Search/Browse the collection