Mad or Bad? The Life & Exploits of Amy Bock
You may have heard Marcus Lush mention Amy Bock on the TVNZ programme South last year. Amy gained notoriety in the late 1800s early 1900s by being the con-artist who impersonated a man, Percy Redwood and married an unsuspecting woman. Sensationally reported as being ‘the queerest and most interesting character that has ever been before the New Zealand public’. This book is such an intriguing read, especially as it unfolds right on our doorstep.
The Southland Book of Records
Lloyd Esler has put together a wonderful and interesting collection of Southland Records. Easy read facts and fantastic images of Southland, I can guarantee there is new information for everybody in this book. Who knew……
In Monowai Village, there are only two street names, Turbine Drive & Turbine Place..
Kennington has a first, second, third, fourth and fifth street…
New Zealand’s longest bar was at the White House at Lorneville, once housing 45 barmen…
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