SPOILING MOUNT ALBERT.

[August 15, 1929 – Auckland Star] Once again the vandals are at work on one of Auckland’s volcanic cones, which has already been terribly cut about. This time Mount Albert is being further scarred in the name of alleged improvement. The Railway Department were persuaded to cease quarrying after 40 years work, and the area…

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PROGRESSIVE MOUNT ALBERT. NEW PUBLIC HALL OPENED.

[November 23, 1912 – Auckland Star] The new King George’s Hall, a building of handsome exterior and replete internal appointments, was opened at Mount Albert this afternoon by his Excellency Lord Islington. There was a large and representative gathering, including Parliamentary representatives and several prominent citizen. Lady Islington accompanied the Governor. The ceremony passed off with much eclat. Adjoining…

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HUNTING. FROM MT ALBERT.

[September 2, 1901 – Auckland Star] The Pakuranga hounds met last Saturday at Mt. Albert. The hounds were thrown off at Alberton, and after drawing for a hare in several directions here without success, a cast was made in Mt. Albert mission swamp, Mr Tutt’s property, when soon a hare was on foot, closely followed…

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