Over the years there have been many interesting articles written about early motoring/motorcycling in New Zealand. The problem is that most have disappeared into the dusty archives of historical libraries or into skip bins full of old waste paper to be recycled for more newer interesting articles on motoring. They call it the full circle. […]
Taumarunui’s First Motor Vehicle. Read More »
Cecil Walkden Wood: Born 28 March 1874 – Died 1965 I was passed an interesting book the other day about New Zealands earliest pioneer of flight, Richard Pearse. New Zealands history books are well covered with information about Richards successes in his pursuit of flight. But I digress… In this particular book was a couple
New Zealands First Barnstormer – Cecil W Wood Read More »
Mrs Mary Watson of Seddon. . . . . . Proudly posing next to her Alldays-Allon in 1924.
Barnstormer #2 The Washer Woman. Read More »
I was chatting to a bloke at work the other day and he dug out some interesting information about this ‘Barnstormer’. Further research on the good old internet brought back some interesting information. Ive tried to tie it together in an informative way from various sources. I hope you enjoy this little spot of history.
William Rhodes-Moorhouse VC Read More »
Burt Munro aged 58 at the Pioneer Club Flying Half Mile outside Christchurch NZ. Timed at 143.5 mph. Our man Burt would definitely have to be a true Barnstormer. His dedication to the modifications of his vintage Indian Scout was outstanding. Even though his Indian and Velo race bikes were never that pretty they were exceptionally fast. Naturally every keen
A True Barnstormer #1. Read More »
