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Moa Mail 14 April 2010
The Inglewood
Development Trust
Colonel Robert Trimble went to the United States some
time in the 1840’s, but was in Manchester in the early
1850’s, and in Liverpool shortly afterwards as
representative of the firm William Watson and Co, of
New York. A short time before the American Civil War
he became a partner in the firm. During the war, he
supported the North, working endlessly in person and
financially for the success of the cause. At the end of the
war, he gave assistance to the liberated slaves and in
recognition of his services received a silver medal.
In politics, Colonel Trimble was an enthusiastic member
of the Liberal Party in Liverpool, and was a persistent fighter for Free Trade, The
abolition of State Churches, for a National Secular System of Education, Army
Reform and for many other measures for which he believed would benefit of the
country. About 1860 he joined as a gunner, a battery of artillery volunteers at
Garston, near Liverpool, a second battery drilled at Hale and throwing himself
enthusiastically into the volunteer movement he raised a third battery. Shortly
afterwards, he was appointed a Lieutenant Colonel and raised the brigade, first
known as the 15th, then the 6th Lancashire Artillery Volunteer Corps, which he
successfully commanded until early in the year 1875. He was awarded the Volunteer
Officer’s Decoration on the institution of that order. In 1856 he married Jane, the
eldest daughter of Alderman Abel Heywood of Manchester, England.
On 13 February 1875, he and his family left Liverpool on the ship Dunedin bound for
New Zealand, and about that time he was promoted to the rank of Colonel. On
arrival in New Zealand on 18 May 1875 Colonel Trimble took up land in Inglewood,
establishing a sawmill as he cleared his 2000 acre bush property ‘Riverdale’, on
Mountain Road between Durham and Norfolk roads on the Mountain side. He was
one of the earliest settlers in that locality. He took an active part in local affairs and
was the first chairman of the Taranaki County Council and of the Inglewood Town
Board. Colonel Trimble was a member of the House of Representatives for the
district of Grey and Bell from 1879 to 1881 and for the Taranaki constituency from
1882 to 1887. Following that he was appointed a Judge of the Native Land Court. He
was also a Justice of the Peace for the colony of New Zealand and for the County
Paletine of Lancaster, England.
He died at his ‘Riverdale’ residence on 5 September 1899 and left a family of four
sons and three daughters. His wife Jane died in1925
Inside:
Page 2 Contact Details
Page 2 Editors Comment
Page 3 Sports News
Page 6 What’s on and
Coming Events
Page 7 Picture Gallery
Issue 13
Colonel Trimble’s headstone
in the Inglewood Cemetery
Colonel Robert Trimble 1824-1899 (BJT)
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Points and views expressed
in contributed articles are
not necessarily the views of
The Inglewood Development
Trust
Shade-by the River Editor’s Comments
Thanks to our two sub editors, Judith
Steel and Blanche Traill for the effort in
getting the Moa Mail ready for print while
my complete family migrated to
Christchurch for a family wedding over
Easter.
On a different note it appears to me that
Inglewood is slipping into ‘coast’ mode
and is in need of a stimulus to invigorate
the district. For over a decade the town
has been progressing when similar towns
have struggled. It may be that we just
need to make more noise about what we
have developing and happening. We have
a great district but if we do not keep
moving forward we will slip back.
Richard Jordan (Editor)
Page 2 Moa Mail
Angels of Disguise
New Stock
Sterling Silver and Paua
Jewellery New and Used Clothing
(Men's and Woman's)
I buy and sell (and sell on behalf)
Come and see Belinda
Something for everyone
43 Richmond Street
Inglewood Phone: 7567025
New stock arriving daily
(Barter Card accepted)
Wanted
To Buy
Old Toys Open 10.00 am-4.00 pm Daily
Ph 7567030 25 Rata Street
NORTHERN EXPLORER
Escorted Cruise
17 nights
Depart 14 Sep On Sun Princess
7 ports Australia
Including
Bali Fremantle Broome
Darwin Port Douglas Townsville
Brisbane Sydney
Be Quick – selling fast
Book with us!
Inglewood Travel Centre
Cnr Rimu and Rata Streets
Ph 7568150 / 0800 482 368
ANZAC Day 25 April
Dawn Parade
Public Most Welcome Assemble Hammer Hardware 5.45 am
March to Cenotaph 6.00 am
Followed by Wreath Laying and an
address by RSA Padre
March to Inglewood Town Hall
Address by Brigadier Tim Brewer and
Navy Personnel
Refreshments for children and parents
Followed by Inglewood RSA Annual
General Meeting and Breakfast
President Albert Le Fleming
I was thinking about my grandfather; he
said that there would not be as much
progress in any lifetime than in his. He
had seen the working horse replaced
with the tractor and motorcar, the
advent of flight to the first man on the
moon. Not a bad record.
Progress has not been in such visible
fields during my lifetime. The greatest
s t e p s h a v e b e e n m a d e i n
communications. We all take it for
granted that we can pick up a phone,
land line or mobile, and talk to
someone almost anywhere in the
world. Text messages flit through the
atmosphere, bouncing off satellites and
end up on the other side of the world,
and the reply comes back in seconds.
Television brings us events from
around the world as they happen. I
don’t know how it all works; I don’t
need to, but someone must have
thought it all out.
Although this progress is wonderful,
there are some things that are going by
the wayside. When do you get time to
read a book? Wait for the film to be
released or look it up on the Internet is
the modern way. And the art of
conversation is long dead. People talk
to each other but is anyone really
listening?
Makes you think doesn’t it?
In February the Fire Brigade was called
on for 6 incidents:
Two car crashes, two small fires and
two false alarms.
In March we attended 8 incidents:
One car fire, three vehicle accidents,
two vegetation fires and two false
alarms.
The daylight saving change has
happened again. We advise that
everyone tests their smoke alarms and
replaces the batteries. Timely replacing
the batteries can save your life and you
can’t tell me that’s not worth the price
of a battery or two.
With winter right before us we want to
remind people to be safe with heaters
and electric blankets. Keep all items at
least a metre away from heaters and
don’t leave unattended, electric
blankets should be checked if they have
not been used all summer. If you’re not
sure what to check then contact an
electrician to check the blanket for you.
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Your heart is only
good for so many
beats, and that's it,
don't waste them on
exercise.
Everything wears out
eventually. Speeding
up your heart will not
make you live longer,
that's like saying you
can extend the life of
your car by driving it
faster. Want to live
longer? Take a nap.
Inglewood Fire Brigade
(Peter van Koppen)
CHYTRUGH JOINERY For all joinery
requirements
Kitchens-Stairs-Vanities
Interior/Exterior Doors and
Frames
Wooden Windows
Repairs Large and Small
For Prompt Response
Phone Ian Smith
06 7566240
Inglewood Golf (Golf Nut)
Town verses Country Golf a win for
town after a count back by less than half
point.
The Easter Multi Sponsored Tournament
attracted 112 players, played in hot
sunshine on a well prepared course
Overall Gross: B Martelletti 67, Senior
Nett: I Evans, Stableford: J Gilbert,
Intermediate: R Pepperill, Stableford: B
Jackson, Junior: S Kennedy, Stableford: S
Gower, Closest to pin: Senior: M Rock,
Intermediate: B Dunnington, Junior: S
Gower, Women: N Mace
Coming Events:
17 April Rd 2 Stroke play and Shootout
21 April Vet 4 day Mixed Multi Course
Tournament. Course closed until 2.00
pm, reciprocal rights at other courses.
24 April Rd 3 Stroke play, Top Dog
names to be in by 1.00 pm.
25 April $100.00 club tickets, see Rodney
Clough
Chemical Straightening
At Affordable Prices
(Special Rates apply on Saturday
Afternoon)
with Hannah, Lana and Hayley
Make enquires at
Top Priority ph 7567216
Hours: Mon – Fri 8.30 – 5.00
Thurs 8.30 – 7.30
Sat 9.00 - 2.00
Annual General
Meeting
Inglewood
Community Food
Bank
Red Cross Rooms
Rata Street, Inglewood
7.00 pm Tuesday 4 May
2010
All interested people are
invited to attend
Don Reeve, Secretary
Winter sport season is here, it is important to prepare with proper conditioning
and fitness to prevent injuries. When injuries occur, using the RICED method can
speed recovery by caring for the injury from the very start. RICED stands for Rest,
Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Diagnosis. Resting protects from further injury and
allows healing to begin, Ice decreases pain, swelling and inflammation, Compression
provides support and aids in controlling swelling, Elevation decreases and controls
swelling and pain. Diagnosis allows assessment of the injury and development of a
treatment plan to prevent reoccurrence of injury. Physiotherapists use a
combination of treatments that may include mobilisation, manipulation, ultrasound,
electrical stimulation, massage, acupuncture, and exercise to create the best healing
environment for the body and essentially speed recovery.
Sports Injuries (Inglewood Physiotherapy)
Why d idn ' t
Noah swat those
two mosquitoes?
By the time a man
realises that his
father was right, he
has a son who
thinks he's wrong
The right to be
heard does not
automat ica l l y
include the right
to be taken
seriously
Page 4 Moa Mail
It is not every day one can attend a NZ Premiere of anything
in Inglewood but this month Cue Theatre did it again …
another NZ Premiere and another outstanding Cue
Production. ‘Leading Ladies’ by Ken Ludwig opened at the
TET Cue Theatre on Tuesday 23 March with a sell out gala
event. It was wonderful to see MacFarlane’s and Inglewood
Shoprite again supporting the evening with food and wine
which matched the enthusiasm of the audience and the
professionalism of the show.
Margi Arthur directed a superb production, the set design
(another Alan Stevenson masterpiece), construction, sound,
lighting and props set off the outstanding costumes (put
together by an extremely talented team).
This was a delightfully light hearted show with one of the
strongest casts I have seen in amateur theatre. There was
not a weak link on stage or off. Andrew Judd and Antony
Jones deserved their top billing, these New Plymouth ‘boys’
really came into their own and the hysterical mayhem they
created kept the audience enthralled from start to finish.
Nicci Smith, Morris West, Kristin Devine, Jeff Sanders and
Justin Lowcray were exemplary … there is no shortage of
talent here and they pulled out all the stops to keep the
laughter going scene after scene. The family matriarch was
superbly played by Lea Michaels, no small feat for a ‘woman’
of indeterminate means and her characterization of this role
accomplished with a real tongue-in-cheek appreciation of the
story line. Margi Arthur didn’t just direct – she conducted.
The dance scene (courtesy of Carolyn Murphy), pace,
excellent casting decisions and attention to detail were again
well supported by a Cue team which seems to go from
strength to strength. ’Leading Ladies’ was an absolute delight
to attend from start to finish.
With the next production already cast and tickets on sale
from 1 May you would be well advised to book early.
There are some theatre opportunities you shouldn’t miss and
a Cue production is fast becoming one of them!
‘Ladies’ Leading the way at CUE (That Girl)
N Z Fresh Pork
Leg Roast’s
$6.99 kg(until 18 April)
Jeff Sanders (Doc), Lea Michaels (Florence) and Antony
Jones (Jack)
Lovely ‘ladies’ they were
Dole Fresh
Pineapples
$2.99 ea(until 18 April)
OPEN 8am to
8pm Every Day
Owned and Operated by
Ross and Donna Jordan
Matai Street, Ph: 7567404
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Inglewood Market and
Harvest Celebration (Karma Burwell)
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The Market and Harvest Celebration held
on Thursday 25 March in Fritz Reuter
Place was a great success.
Locals brought excess from their garden
to sell at the Ooooby stall (out of our
own back yard). This was a huge success
and there are plans to hold another.
Kohanga Moa Marae’s cake stall sold out,
Kelvin Wackrow was selling plants and
Waitoriki School sold worm tea from
their school’s worm farm.
The garden competitions were judged by
Charlie Bellringer. Best Garden Haul won
by Carol Olsen, with a fabulous selection
of veggies and pickle from her own
produce, Tastiest Tomato: Peter Heard,
Scrummiest Sweetcorn: Roisin Johnson.
Children decorated picture frames, made
sculptures from leaves and seeds, painted
rhythm sticks, had their faces painted and
ground wheat. The most enjoyable was
the opportunity to make a bread bun.
The audience was captivated by a
traditional Swiss instrument the Alp Horn
played by Sam Hagman, followed by a
workshop on how to save seeds from
your crops with Jodi Roebuck.
The day ended at Fern Lodge with Tihema
Patene on his guitar, a movie ‘Hikoi
Wairua’ and music from Carissa and
Tihikura Hohaia.
The Lions Wish to thank
the following Taranaki
Maize Maze Sponsors: Ghost Night
Theatre Lamp and Light
Norwood's
Moore Fun Costumes
New Plymouth Bay Audiology
Eltham Young Farmers Club
Inglewood Young Farmers Club
Inglewood Fire Brigade
Toko Lions Club
Fun Ho! Toys
Maize Maze
Johnston Contracting
Campbell Spraying
Ken G Moratti Ltd
Pioneer Brand Seeds
Ravensdown
Buckthought Engineering
Elite Scaffolding Ltd
Taranaki Newspapers
Radio FM
Taranaki Farmers (Inglewood)
Taranaki Signs
O’Keefe Wayne Signs
Ag and Marine
Holes R Us
R D 1 (Inglewood)
Inglewood Travel Centre
N P Motorcycles
Sections Maintained
Trans Pacific Industrial Solutions
Ltd
Egmont Rubbish Services
Value Building Supplies
F M G
Mitre 10 Mega (New Plymouth)
There are two kinds of
friends: those who are
around when you need
them, and those who are
around when they need you
Why is it that most nudists are
people you don't want to see
naked?
According to a new survey,
women say they feel more
comfortable undressing in
front of men than they do
undressing in front of other
women. They say that
women are too judgmental,
where, of course, men are
just grateful
What’s on and
Coming Events
Now
Change your
smoke alarm
batteries
‘Kerrin Krook Presents’
Fritz Reuter Gallery
10.00 am-4.00 pm
Until Sunday 9 May
Inglewood Genealogy AGM
Inglewood Library
Wednesday April 28 10.30 am
Speaker: Charlie Lilley on his
wonderful postcard collection
NPDC Citizens’ Awards
Nominations close 30 April
Nomination forms at Inglewood
Service Centre
Masters Netball
3 May
Inglewood Netball Courts
AGM Inglewood Community
Food Bank
Red Cross Rooms, Rata Street
7.00 pm 4 May
AGM Inglewood Dramatic
Society
13 May 7.00 pm
TET Cue Theatre
Discover Your Family History
Inglewood Genealogy
Inglewood Library
Wednesday 26 May 10.30 am
Saturday June 12
All Blacks v Ireland
Yarrow Stadium
New Plymouth
Page 6 Moa Mail
Appliance Repairs
General Electrical Maintenance& Repairs.
Registered Electrician &
Appliance Service Technician.
27 Years Experience
Competitive Rates
Locally Owned & Operated
For Professional & Friendly
Service Contact
Robert Allison
Ph: 9293673 Fax:9293674
Mb: 029 7700314
194b Rata St.
E: robert@integrityaes.co.nz
From 2006 Census:
3090 People in town (Up 4.9% from
2001)
1209 Dwellings
18.1% are over 65 (14.8% for all
Taranaki)
5.7% are unemployed (4.7% for all
Taranaki)
$20,500 average income ($23,200 for
all Taranaki)
69.8% own their own home (56.5%
for all Taranaki)
12.9% households have three or more
cars
Inglewood Rainfall
March 2010 (A.J. Smith)
Some Statistics About
Inglewood
‘Creative Juices 11’ Bear Raffle
(Timothy Mustard)
Won by Gordon Hudson
76 mm on 9 days, Last Year
72 mm on 8 days, Total for
Year (3 mths) 328 mm, Last
Year (3mths) 449 mm, Year
Average 2318 mm, Wettest
March (1990) 648 mm,
Driest March (1911) 26 mm,
March Average 147 mm.
It is hard to understand how a council
cemetery raised its burial cost and
blamed it on the cost of living
Why do people keep running over a string a
dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then
reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put
it down to give their vacuum one more
chance?
There are three kinds of people: The
ones who learn by reading. The ones
who learn by observation. And the
rest of them who have to touch the
fire to learn it's hot
Money can't buy happiness, but it sure
makes misery easier to live with
Some cause happiness wherever they
go. Others whenever they go
For Your Entertainment
Inglewood Photo News
Page 7 Issue 13
Tweed (Graham Harris) reaches the big 65
(Gold Card on its way)
Maize Maze Ghost Night (Scary)
Justin Lowcray (Butch), Kristin Devine
(Audrey), Andrew Judd (Leo), Nicci Smith
(Meg)
Recognise this Man?
Inglewood Christian Fellowship enjoying
games at the Mamaku Centre
Maize Maze Ghost Night (Scary)
The family Ludi
The Grim Reaper
Surprise!!!!!!
Occupied or not, I wonder if you were
brave enough to look?
Great fun was had by all
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