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Whanganui Summer Programme faces recess unless volunteer found
12 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Pātea Historical Society president Jacq Dwyer (centre) tells Whanganui Summer Programme participants about a Pātea hydro scheme. Photo / Supplied
Pātea Historical Society president Jacq Dwyer (centre) tells Whanganui Summer Programme participants about a Pātea hydro scheme. Photo / Supplied
Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
One of the jewels of the Whanganui summer will cease to sparkle unless a volunteer steps forward to handle its finances. The Whanganui Summer Programme has been running talks and excursions on almost every day
Whanganui River planning group Te Kōpuka nā Te Awa Tupua needs new member
11 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Turama Hawira gave members of Te Kōpuka an in-depth view of Whanganui River history at a hui in November 2019. Photo / NZME
Turama Hawira gave members of Te Kōpuka an in-depth view of Whanganui River history at a hui in November 2019. Photo / NZME
Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
Members of a group planning for the health and wellbeing of the Whanganui River say the role is a privilege and they encourage others to apply to join it.
Museum Notebook: Corporal punishment was legal in schools for many years
9 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Corporal punishment: Portrait of Mr Smith completed by Murray. Whanganui Regional Museum Collection ref: 2020.33.10
Whanganui Chronicle
By: Sandi Black
Many people look back on their school days with fond memories of favourite teachers, playground shenanigans and friendships that may still exist. For others, thinking about school can make the palms of the hands or the backside start to smart with the memory.
Corporal punishment was legal in the classroom at the inception of state schools in New Zealand in the 1870s. The schools were based on the British system which gave teachers the legal right to punish misbehaviour in the classroom or school grounds, and incorrect answers, with physical violence including the strap, cane or ruler.