Painton’s House and Store (35 Edward Street)
Initially William Painton ran his general store from the corner of Edward St and Pitfure Road after purchasing an 8…
OLD WAKEFIELD POST OFFICE (21 Edward Street)
The first Post Office was housed in the old school building and teacher James Thomas Smith became Wakefield’s…
War Memorial, Plunket Rooms and Library (Corner Edward Street and Whitby Way)
The Wakefield Public Library and Soldiers Memorial are found on the corner of Edwards Street and Whitby Way. This corner…
Wakefield Dispute: Johnson’s Saddlery (30 Edward Street)
Photo: McPherson (sitting) & Son, who was hired by Ernest W Hodgson (storekeeper), and jacked 4 feet over to his…
Remembering World War I – The Links With Home
REMEMBERING WORLD WAR I – THE LINKS WITH HOME Picture postcards were the early twentieth century equivalent of today’s smart…
Early Wakefield Pioneers
Baigents – Edward Baigent arrived in Nelson and established a forestry and timber business, which survived well into the 20th century. Edward and Mary Ann were both involved with St John’s Anglican Church, which they helped build and sustain for 45 years. Their 7th child, Henry Baigent was a Nelson mayor for two terms.