The Southland Tribune; Edition #61
Keeping the stories behind the names on War Memorials alive/How to mark the King's coronation in Invercargill?/Plenty of positives for Leitch despite 'unfortunate' retirement
Keeping the stories behind the names on War Memorials alive
How to mark the King's coronation in Invercargill?
Plenty of positives for Leitch despite 'unfortunate' retirement
Today’s Poll…. Should there be a capital gains tax in New Zealand?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #61 (Waihopai Walkway/Cycleway)
Out & About… SBHS 1st XV v Kings College 1st XV
Keeping the stories behind the names on War Memorials alive
As another ANZAC Day approaches Invercargill-man Philip Todd is urging the younger generation to delve into the stories behind the names on war memorials to ensure the links to the past remain. Todd shares the story of his father and how he found his uncle’s grave on the other side of the world. (READ MORE HERE).
How to mark the King's coronation in Invercargill?
The Invercargill City Council is set to discuss what it will or won’t do to mark the first Coronation of a Monarch in 70 years. King Charles has expressed a desire that his coronation be celebrated by planting a tree, or trees, in towns and districts. (READ MORE HERE).
Plenty of positives for Leitch despite 'unfortunate' retirement
Southland’s Brendon Leitch is only looking at the positives after his #70 Crowdstrike Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 was punted off the track into retirement with just 43 minutes left to run in the opening round of the 2023 Michelin Le Mans Cup at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. Name Invercargill’s Senior Living Species Officer for Tuatara who finished after 52 years on Friday?
2. What is the name of the Boer War memorial at the Tay St and Clyde St intersection in Invercargill?
3. What did Threes & Sevens Records in Invercargill celebrate on Saturday?
4. Which Auckland school did the SBHS 1st XV beat on Friday with a late penalty?
5. Name the former Verdon College pupil who played for the Mainland Tactix against the Southern Steel on Sunday?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
SBHS 1st XV v Kings College 1st XV - Tuesday, 11.30am - SBHS No 1
After starting its 2023 season with a thrilling 18-17 victory over the visiting Auckland Grammar on Friday Southland Boys’ High School are back at it on Tuesday.
It will be yet another showdown against a visiting Auckland school, this time Kings College.
Pay your respects in the morning at the dawn service on ANZAC Day and if you like your rugby head along and check out the SBHS 1st XV take on the boys from the big smoke.
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #61
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Waihopai Walkaway/Cycleway, it’s a great riverside experience.
Walk or cycle the banks of the Waihopai River from the Stead Street Bridge to the Waihopai Dam. Join the walkway at a number of road intersections or follow the river for the entire 15km loop (4.5 hours return).
The main access points are off Stead Street Wharf, North Road, Queens Drive, Racecourse Road and Bainfield Road. Dogs must be kept on a leash while on or within 5 metres of the walking track. Dogs may be exercised off leash beyond this, excluding areas where sheep are being grazed. (Blurb credit: Southland NZ).
In case you missed it….
Club Rugby: The sixth round of Southland’s premier club rugby competition on Saturday was an eventful one. It included a draw, the continued resurrection of Marist, and a fairy tale victory for the lads from Winton. Logan Savory wraps up the three games. (READ MORE HERE).
Grassroots champion: By day 24-year-old Ryan McFaul is a builder. By night he’s a sports nut who’s prepared to have a shot at many things. It included his debut boxing bout in Gore on Saturday night. Logan Savory caught up with the grassroots Southland sporting champion. (READ MORE HERE).
Finishing up: In his 52 years working with the tuatara at the Southland Museum, Senior Living Species Officer Tuatara Lindsay Hazley QSM has better stories than most. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Lindsay Hazley 2. Troopers Memorial 3. Independant Record Store Day 4. Auckland Grammar 5. Aliyah Dunn
Regarding todays poll, April 25, 2023. New Zealand has a capital Gains Tax called the Brightline Tax