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Restoration of Original Clock 2010
- By Alumni Admin
- Published 16/09/2008
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Originally the clock was sited above the pavilion, on the gymnasium which was burnt down in the early 1980s. After languishing for over twenty years the old pavilion clock was picked up as an Alumni Committee restoration project. Reconditioning work was overseen by Stuart Gouk (1974 - 1979) and the restoration was completed in 2010.
After due consideration of possible sites, the clock was ready for installation in its new position in the 75th Jubilee year.
8 Responses to "Restoration of Original Clock 2010" 
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said this on 15 Jul 2009 12:43:08 PM NZST
A small correction: the gym burnt down in 1984.
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said this on 05 Aug 2009 4:13:21 AM NZST
I am sure there are many who would remeber that night.
Lewis Drew, Housemaster, Prep House |
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said this on 22 Oct 2009 4:43:02 PM NZST
While I remember the clock well from the 1960's the clock that made the greatest impression was the electric deco grandfather clock that stood in the main entrance way. I used to ring the bell in about 1965 and was always checking my wristwatch against the clock outside the reception office. I hope it still survives.
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said this on 13 May 2010 10:23:04 PM NZST
I clearly remember that clock. It stood just outside what was then the Bursar's office. Mr Smeaton was the Bursar, and he and his wife (who taught Lower school) lived in the gate house cottage at the bottom of the main drive. In my years at St Peters (1945 - 1949) AFB would often give a kid the privilege of winding the driving weights.
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said this on 02 Dec 2009 10:00:36 PM NZST
I remember the night of the fire ,I was in broadhurst house and we all stood looking at the building burning ,It was a very strange night ,I will never forget the look on mrs ritchies face (she was the librarian and broadhurst matron) ,and i see Mr Drews post i remember him well ,Its all 20+ years ago
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said this on 31 Mar 2010 4:55:52 PM NZST
That was a scary night, as a border up stairs we joked about the alarms until going downstairs onto the grass and looking back into the flames.....the next morning was devastating to see the mess.Mr Drew was very good that night considering the younger kids were 10.
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said this on 12 Apr 2011 8:49:46 PM NZST
Actually it was the music block and library that burned down, and it was 1984. I watched it from Green dorm.
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