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World War II Defence Systems

Public Talk - 24 November 2024

Join us for afternoon tea and a presentation by Kerry Neal on the gun emplacements and defence systems installed in the Marlborough Sounds in the 1940s. Did you know you can still find remnants of these as you explore the area?

2 - 4pm at Port Marlborough Pavilion

Endeavour Park, Waikawa

RSVP by 20 November - info@pictonmuseum.co.nz

PHS Members - no charge. General Public $5 per person.

New to the Museum

Every now and then we get new items donated to the museum, relating to our local history. Rather than catelogue them and put them into storage if they don't fit with the current displays, we've decided to put them in their own "New to the Museum" section so they get a chance to shine! This is a revolving exhibit - so there will be something new to see whenever you visit.

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Old flags from the Marlborough District Council - New Zealand flag, Union Jack, New Zealand Ensign.

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Collapsible top hat

Belonging to Dr Redman. Donor Kevin Andrews

Dr Redman arrived Marlborough in 1899 as Superintendant of Picton Hospital. Served as Mayor of Picton between 1903 and 1914, and in the 1930s was a member of the Marlborough Provincial Historical Committee.

He imported the first car to the Marlborough province and also the Dursley bike hanging near the entrance to the museum.

PHS2024.5.1 Celluloid Doll (c1910)

PHS2024.6.1 Anchor Stone

PHS2024.7.1 Wedding Dress and Veil

Celluloid Doll

This doll was given to Noreen Mary O'Driscoll by Noreen's uncle after he had a big win at the races, when Noreen was 5 or 6 years old. Noreen was born around 1905. Donor Pat Willings

Anchor Stone

Found in Queen Charlotte Sound by Peter Willings in the mid 1970s. Donor Pat Willings

Wedding Dress and Veil

Worn by Judith Little (neé Gilchrist) on her wedding day in August 1960.