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Minsons Lane in Kennedys Bush – the subdivision is bounded on two sides by Minsons Drain. These drains run into the Halswell River and then Lake Ellesmere. A small amount of information from the council minutes. The valuation website says that there will be 11 sections here and 3 houses are being built. I had …

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Larnder Lane in Kennedys Bush – This subdivision is being developed by Andrew and Bridget Thomas. They have owned the property for 28 years. They have taken it from a gorse and broom filled paddock to what it is today with extensive native plantings. Bridget Thomas’s maiden name is Larnder. She is one of four …

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Whites Tramway Road in Halswell – In 1862 William White first obtained approval to build a tramway from Christchurch to Little River which included a tramway line from the Halswell Quarry to Christchurch. The tramway was used to take rubble stone from the Halswell Quarry to the old Addington Prison site. The tramway remained in …

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Waterford Farm Road in Halswell – In the late 1800’s Thomas Kennedy leased 60acres in the area and built a thatched sod cottage which became known as “Waterford Farm”. Upon Mr Kennedy’s death the family were unable to maintain the mortgage and the property was sold as “Kennedy’s Farm”. A small amount from council minutes …

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River Stone Drive in Halswell – River Stone is the developers name for the subdivision, which has taken its name from the stones that are found in numerous waterways and rivers around the area. A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the subdivision. Not a lot that …

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Baker Estate Lane in Halswell – A significant portion of this property formed part of the Baker Estate with a portion of the tramway running along the southern boundary. In 1873 Mr Baker passed away and the property was transferred to Rev Lorenzo Moore. A small amount from the council minutes about the naming of …

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Comer Street in Halswell – C.W. Comer, arrived in NZ 1866, was a farmer down Lincoln Road. He was Secretary and Surveyor of the Halswell Road Board. The Halswell Road Board established and/or maintained many of the roads around Halswell, including Quarry Road (now Kennedys Bush Road) and Glovers Road. This board was a significant …

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Hiller Green Street in Halswell – Thomas Hiller Green purchased part of the property in the late 1800’s where it is believed he grazed animals for “Greens Chop House” – his ham and bacon curing business. A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the subdivision. I searched …

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Oakvale Lane in Halswell – Oakvale Farm Limited, has been the naming entity of this land for circa 20 years. It reflects the large Oak trees that have been established in the area (such as Halswell Domain). A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the subdivision. Oakvale …

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Songpa Street in Halswell – Songpa-Gu, South Korea is one of Christchurch’s sister cities. Halswell Quarry is known for the sister city gardens, and naming the streets after the sister cities strengthens the areas connection to the sister cities. A small amount of information from the council minutes about the naming of streets in the …

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