Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Atkinson Park and life at Paturoa Bay : 1910-1980 : a history of Atkinson Park and the Titirangi Beach community in Titirangi, West Auckland
Primary Maker
Contributor/Publisher
Lynnette Sollitt-Morris
Place
Date
2015
Physical Description
256 pages : illustrations, plans, portraits ; 25 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9780473338251
0473338254
Language
English
Level of Current Record
Bib record
Member Object
Subject Category
Content
Part 1. Atkinson Park: Introduction: setting the scene -- The formation of Atkinson Park -- Roading at the park -- The Atkinson Park Rangers -- Ice-cream and drink stalls on Titirangi Beach -- The sea wall, drainage and sewage -- Picknicking at Atkinson Park -- Tracks through Atkinson Park and Titirangi Beach -- Part 2. Life at Paturoa Bay: Bay, beach, boats and bonfires -- Life at Paturoa Bay -- The Paturoa Bay Ratepayers and Residents Association (Titirangi Beach) and beach hall -- Titirangi Beach Clubs -- The poultry farm -- Public amenties at the beach -- Closing remarks
Public Access Text
[Keywords: Atkinson Park (Auckland, N.Z.)--History--20th century; Atkinson Park (Auckland, N.Z.)--Social life and customs--20th century; Paturoa Bay (Auckland, N.Z.); Titirangi (Auckland, N.Z.)--History]
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-256).
Collection Type
General Collection
Reading Room
Last Update
19 Dec 2023
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