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Norfolk Island 1856-2006 Sesquicentenary Celebrations
Have you ever wondered how Norfolk Island fits into the Mutiny on the Bounty saga? What happened to the descendants of the mutineers? How did they survive and how have they adapted to the changes in their community? Within this publication, historical references and photographs have been included to share with you the story of the Norfolk Islanders and their homeland. Discover many unique aspects of this community from the discovery of the island, the various settlements, to the arrival of the Pitcairners. Learn of community events, traditions, industries, hymns, art and craft that have shaped our history. Book publication authors - Jodie Williams and Lorraine Bataille, book design by Jodie Williams, Studio Monarch, Norfolk Island.
The delighted HRH Victoria, of England, established the Kentia as the 'queen of palms' in the 1800's. It has ruled the foliage world ever since. Author Kevin Williams is a Kentia grower and broker with businesses on Norfolk Island, South Pacific, and in Michigan in the U.S. He has written the definitive story of the Kentia Palm tree from its origins in the Pacific islands to its huge popularity in the Northern Hemisphere. Seed to Elegance presents the dramatic development of the Kentia industry due to the palm's fascination for interior decorators and palm enthusiasts around the globe. The tree's life cycle, the history of its popularity, the exportation procedures, and the simple maintenance of a Kentia palm are detailed. An abundance of beautiful photographs from three centuries of the majestic Kentia's story are included. Book publication design by Jodie Williams, Studio Monarch, Norfolk Island.
An Island Education - A History of the Norfolk Island Public School
"One of the earliest decisions to be made following the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders on 8th June 1856, concerned the establishment of a school. Classes began in the New Military Barracks at Kingston on 14th July, 1856, and the attendance of all children was compulsory. In the following year, Governor Denison published laws and regulations for Norfolk Island, which included compulsory school attendance - the earliest legislation of its kind in the British Empire. The fact is all the more remarkable when one considers that as early as 1835, on Pitcairn Island, all children were compelled to go to school. Indeed, many attended from the age of six until they were married. This emphasis on school attendance is a reflection of the high value that Norfolk Islanders have traditionally placed on the education of their children." Brian Mercer 1987. Book publication typeset & layout by Jodie Williams, Studio Monarch, Norfolk Island.
An introduction to ma'ohi birthrites and name-giving in ancient and modern Tahiti. Throughout the pages of this delightful book, you will find hundreds of beautiful names for boys & girls translated from Tahitian into English. i'oa tahiti: Tahitian Names for Babes takes you through a cultural journey. Experience the beautiful words and sacred lifre of the ancients; age-old birth practices and methods of name choosing in ancient and modern Tahiti. With guidance for pronunciation and translations that reveal the poetry of the Tahitian language, the reader will learn many Tahitian words and gain much cultural understanding. Names are grouped under such titles as flora, water, dreamings, life-love-joy-music, to name just a few, finishing with historical and legendary names, including a very special section dedicated to the Polynesians who left Tahiti's shores aboard the HMS Bounty bound for Pitcairn Island. By Pauline Reynolds, Publication artwork and design by Jodie Williams, Studio Monarch, Norfolk Island.
A guide to the traditional Norfolk Island art of plaiting. Our people brought with them the everyday art of plaiting on their arrival to Norfolk Island in 1856. Each Pacific Island has a different approach to their own art of plaiting. In such an isolated situation, each islands' plait is mainly characterised by its creative use of limited materials. Throughout the history of plaiting we can see that Norfolk Islanders are resourceful people, collecting moo-oo from the sides of cliffs, banana bark and corn husk from vegetable gardens, flax from creeks and palms from just about any corner of the island.
This book guides you through the fundamentals of plaiting and ways to create your own plait. Plaiting has been a part of Norfolk Island history for over 150 years. A treasure tradition handed down to me, I feel privileged in being able to pass it on to future generations.
The tapa cloth of Pitcairn Island illuminates the forgotten story of the Polynesian women of HMS Bounty. Pitcairn Tapa: 'Ahu no HItiaurevareva rediscovers their beautiful bark cloths from museum archives around the world. These 'ahu are the surviving material evidence of these courageous women's lives.
By Pauline Reynolds, Publication artwork and design by Jodie Williams, Studio Monarch, Norfolk Island.
'The Old Timer' - 60 Years in the hobby of Amateur Radio.
James B.Smith, (Jim) VK9NS, Norfolk Island
Jim Smith: "My book is finally written and it is the story of my travel through life and my becoming involved in the hobby of Amateur Radio. I mention being dragged 'kicking and screaming' into the hobby but once there felt at home. I have participated in the hobby in many ways over the many years. So within the almost 600 pages of my book you will see that I have 'been there and done that' in no uncertain manner. I have been lucky (if that is the right word) to have travelled extensively and often the travel has been related to Amateur Radio in the sense of DXpeditions.
In this first edition of The Old Timer it is my hope that you enjoy it, realise just how special our hobby is in an International sense."
Book publication typeset by Jodie Williams, Studio Monarch, Norfolk Island. Please contact jimkirsti@ni.net.nf for 'The Old Timer' book orders and postage costs.
