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Ogleway
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« on: Thursday 10 April 08 13:32 BST (UK) »

Could anyone do 2 Christchurch look-ups for me ?

1. is for an accident Westport Wardens Court Mouat and Redpath accident site 2 miles north of Charleston. no date.
Agency CAIS accession CH80 box 192

2. Grant Private P.S.(Siding no.) 392 at Christchurch to J.A.Redpath 1889-1889
Agency CAHV accession CH21 Box3h record 1889/2110

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Ogleway


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Jean Price
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« Reply #1 on: Friday 11 April 08 01:51 BST (UK) »

Hello

Will do this on Monday,

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Jean


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Fawcett, Down; Gibson, Ayrshire and Tasmania; James, Cornwall and Victoria Aus; Cox, Northamptonshire, Thomas, Gloucestershire; Albury, Berkshire,

Ogleway
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« Reply #2 on: Friday 11 April 08 07:37 BST (UK) »

Thanks Jean.
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« Reply #3 on: Monday 14 April 08 04:55 BST (UK) »

Hello Ogleway,

I am not sure what you are looking for, but I am quite sure that I have not found it!!!!

1. This is a beautiful detailed map of the site of an accident. It is the sort of map that should have had "Here be Dragons" in one corner. The telegraph post which the Mouat truck hit is clearly marked. There is a detailed description of the road verges, and the scrub on either side of the road. This all took place inland from Charleston, which is between Greymouth and Westport on the West Coast of the South Island. No date or report/ description anywhere. I spoke to an archivist about it, and he said that they have lots of similar detailed maps, but usually no report of what happened.

2. J A Redpath paid for a private railway siding 6 miles, 50 ? 87 ? from Christchurch. Unfortunately it did not say whether north, south or west of Christchurch. The tenure was for 10 years at Pounds 50 per annum, to be paid quarterly. The starting date of the lease was 1 May 1889.

Are you researching the name Redpath, as we certainly have many of that name in New Zealand.

So, I will not have extended your knowledge, but I do thank you for the chance to look at the wonderful map.

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Jean


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Fawcett, Down; Gibson, Ayrshire and Tasmania; James, Cornwall and Victoria Aus; Cox, Northamptonshire, Thomas, Gloucestershire; Albury, Berkshire,

Ogleway
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« Reply #4 on: Monday 14 April 08 06:59 BST (UK) »

Thank you so much for that Jean. I am very grateful.

It was very nice of you to say you enjoyed the map.

Yes, I am researching my Redpath ancestor who had a railway connection. Although there was no relevent information connected to him here, it has crossed another lead off my list and put me back on course !

Thanks again,
Kindest regards
Ogleway


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