Life 100 years ago - sources
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History from the perspective of New Zealanders who experienced it. Daily quotes from diaries, letters, newspapers... shared in 'real-time' exactly 100 years later.
Leslie Adkin's diary
26 September 1918
Hugh arrived on final leave. https://t.co/trbtytnP93 #WW100 via @adkin_diary
Corp. William McCaw
26 September 1918
Our departure being postponed we had an extempore programme of PT & a route march. In the evening we held an excellent concert.#WW100 via @McCaw_diary
Auckland Weekly News
26 September 1918
The flax industry in New Zealand: interesting views connected with this important industry. #WW100… https://t.co/82nyO1Hq4R via @AkWeeklyNews
PapersPast
26 September 1918
WELLINGTON CENTRAL BY-ELECTION - Mr Mack's candidature - Press, 26 September 1918 https://t.co/2svgC72mWC #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
25 September 1918
WILD LIFE IN NEW ZEALAND - Otago Witness, 25 September 1918 https://t.co/wb52gAWbaC #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
CS Clarke's Diary
25 September 1918
It was fine in the morning, I planted out 8 Canditufts near the Azalia tree also dug up again the long bed. https://t.co/vW4rkGen7Z #WW100 via @csclarke_diary
PapersPast
25 September 1918
Honey flows at low temperatures - Otago Witness, 25 September 1918 https://t.co/G8JSvuNKpl #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Fred Welch's diary
25 September 1918
Our Jack in bed with bad attack of Bronchitis. Mother sent two parcels of sox, towels, etc to our Leo. #WW100. https://t.co/QiIXhRUQid via @FPWelchdiaries
PapersPast
25 September 1918
HOME INTERESTS - Cinnamon buns - Otago Witness, 25 September 1918 https://t.co/Qzz0pFpuMS #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Leslie Adkin's diary
25 September 1918
Dull & showery. Started making a bridge over Koputaroa Stream. https://t.co/1K7bK9qIUe #WW100 via @adkin_diary
NZ Division Diary
25 September 1918
1Bde relieved 2Bde as Leading Bde Group. The 2Bde became Reserve Bde Group #WW100 https://t.co/ylpEeudrPD https://t.co/NpGpK9uPTD via @NZDIV_Diary
Auckland Weekly News
25 September 1918
Delights of the canoe on the source of the Waikato river at Lake Taupo, North Island of New Zealand. #WW100… https://t.co/JCFDpuGsea via @AkWeeklyNews
PapersPast
25 September 1918
ALLIED ADVANCE CONTINUED - Otago Witness, 25 September 1918 https://t.co/CHB49e5FRC #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
24 September 1918
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC - Christchurch doctor's views - Mataura Ensign, 24 September 1918 https://t.co/onA36c71i9 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
24 September 1918
DEATH OF FAMOUS COMPOSER - Liza Lehmann - Press, 24 September 1918 https://t.co/a2YE2biywq #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
24 September 1918
THE DEMAND FOR LAND - Minister's warning - Wanganui Chronicle, 24 September 1918 https://t.co/pI6oqVfXvW #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Leslie Adkin's diary
24 September 1918
Prices of cattle rising very slowly as yet on account of unseasonable weather. https://t.co/7Re6mDJuqE #WW100 via @adkin_diary
PapersPast
24 September 1918
TURKISH ARMY WIPED OUT - 65,000 prisoners - Thames Star, 24 September 1918 https://t.co/z15p7qLCX0 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Fred Welch's diary
23 September 1918
Saw Ladner who agreed to buy Mrs O’ Neill’s house in Hogg Crescent if mortgage to be paid off. #WW100. https://t.co/OyzVyBF4VW via @FPWelchdiaries
PapersPast
23 September 1918
CHINESE AFFAIRS - North v. South - Otago Daily Times, 23 September 1918 https://t.co/Y60jWCquBV #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
NR Smith's Letters
23 September 1918
Food is evidently becoming more plentiful as a lot of the restrictions seem to be removed now. https://t.co/gVRWLOvLbK #WW100 via @NRSmith_letters
CS Clarke's Diary
23 September 1918
I went down to the barley paddock & cut & brought home some pea sticks, firewood and kindling wood. https://t.co/Ta2tWscquO #WW100 via @csclarke_diary
PapersPast
23 September 1918
MR F. D. ROOSEVELT ILL - Dominion, 23 September 1918 https://t.co/yXRI1aBsV5 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
23 September 1918
THE "V.C." PIGEON - Press, 23 September 1918 https://t.co/iw88EhfV9h #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Leslie Adkin's diary
23 September 1918
Invitation from J Allan Thomson to join proposed excursion to Middle Clarence Valley. https://t.co/KkBlusVVSV #WW100 via @adkin_diary
NZ Division Diary
23 September 1918
2Bde relieved 3Bde as Leading Bde Group, the latter becoming Reserve Bde Group #WW100 https://t.co/ylpEeudrPD https://t.co/Ru1f3YLC71 via @NZDIV_Diary
PapersPast
23 September 1918
MAORIS SENTENCED - Military service refused - Southland Times, 23 September 1918 https://t.co/2xowUjNBG7 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Auckland Weekly News
23 September 1918
Spring-time in an Auckland garden. #WW100 https://t.co/OpSbsbT7Xy https://t.co/yqEka6VqXN via @AkWeeklyNews
CS Clarke's Diary
22 September 1918
Revd Gould held service in the Hall in the morning, I attended. https://t.co/Y2bSTL9IbM #WW100 via @csclarke_diary
Leslie Adkin's diary
22 September 1918
Gertie & I drove to church in evening. https://t.co/37JwztL6o3 #WW100 via @adkin_diary
Auckland Weekly News
22 September 1918
Snowstorm in progress on Bealey Flat, Arthur's Pass, Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand. #WW100… https://t.co/MswZ1IIUha via @AkWeeklyNews
PapersPast
21 September 1918
THE KITCHEN - Rock buns - Observer, 21 September 1918 https://t.co/UegW6yg3sF #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
CS Clarke's Diary
21 September 1918
Willie was ploughing in the orchard, I was working in the garden. https://t.co/BS3y6gVT7M #WW100 via @csclarke_diary
PapersPast
21 September 1918
A SHOOTING SENSATION - A woman and a revolver - NZ Truth, 21 September 1918 https://t.co/Fbsny9AqYC #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Fred Welch's diary
21 September 1918
Rain. Indications for a cold S Easter but toward evening it cleared for fine weather. Down to office. #WW100. https://t.co/lC4AiVLxyu via @FPWelchdiaries
PapersPast
21 September 1918
A QUACK SENT TO QUOD - Rumble's rheumatic rubbish - NZ Truth, 21 September 191 8http://ow.ly/6XCI30lQnJ6 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Leslie Adkin's diary
21 September 1918
Continued clearing, levelling & top-dressing with distributor. https://t.co/bFAN9Y1V3S #WW100 via @adkin_diary
Corp. William McCaw
21 September 1918
A morning of odd jobs - returning surplus kit, kit inspections & gear cleaning.#WW100 via @McCaw_diary
NZ Division Diary
21 September 1918
3Bde relieved 1Bde as leading Bde Group, the latter becoming Reserve Bde Group #WW100 https://t.co/ylpEeudrPD https://t.co/ZGKhSp68Qj via @NZDIV_Diary
PapersPast
21 September 1918
THE LOSS OF BAKU - A hazardous expedition - Waikato Times, 21 September 1918 https://t.co/5Lx20PTNMm #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
20 September 1918
A FREAK SHELL - Remarkable air trip - Opunake Times, 20 September 1918 https://t.co/3mSqKh8YhQ #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
20 September 1918
THE FATAL EPIDEMIC - Permeated whole convoy - Northern Advocate, 20 September 1918 https://t.co/rpQ06GqRBT #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
20 September 1918
WOMEN AND FOOTBALL - To the editor - Southland Times, 20 September 1918 https://t.co/s2Bfx0yCl4 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
Leslie Adkin's diary
20 September 1918
Took home a batch of shrubs & planted behind house. https://t.co/XZ6bLzOwL2 #WW100 via @adkin_diary
NZ Division Diary
20 September 1918
Order No.201 issued ordering 2Bde to relieve 3Bde as leading Bde Group on 23rd instant #WW100… https://t.co/F2GVsI5TTa via @NZDIV_Diary
PapersPast
20 September 1918
THE BRITISH ATTACK - Troops advance in heavy rainstorms - Poverty Bay Herald, 20 September 1918 https://t.co/yGc17n0PEW #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
PapersPast
19 September 1918
CENTURY-OLD TRAGEDY - Remarkable discovery - Greymouth Evening Star, 19 September 1918 https://t.co/GPaktzFDuP #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
CS Clarke's Diary
19 September 1918
It was a very fine day, but very cold in the morning as the wind was S. Willie was ploughing in the orchard. https://t.co/Rtoo4adzcF #WW100 via @csclarke_diary
PapersPast
19 September 1918
SNOW IN MASTERTON - Feilding Star, 19 September 1918 https://t.co/Io67ItrVEa #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ
James Cox's diary
19 September 1918
I did not go out before dinner but had a short walk this afternoon. I have caught a cold the last days somehow #WW100 via @cox_diary
PapersPast
19 September 1918
YOUTHFUL IMMORALITY - Present-day conditions - NZ Herald, 19 September 1918 https://t.co/sH1Mu2Mps0 #WW100 via @PapersPastNZ