The Log Cabin, 1950 (Ian Baine Photo Collection)
I had hoped to be back sooner but have failed to find inspiration lately so in the meantime, I've transcribed this Evening Post article from 1952 - the perfect follow-on my my previous post about Nature Deficit Disorder.
In 1978 the Orongorongo Club was established by a number of regular users of the valley who shared a common interest in the preservation of the valley’s unique heritage. The club particularly supports the continued presence of huts and their extended use.
Find out more at our new website:
www.orongorongoclub.org.nz
Owner: Maurice & Marg Mitchinson | Built: 1970/71When Tahora turned a respectable 40 years old in 2011 I sat down with Dad to record Tahora’s story…
Dad started exploring the Orongorongo Valley in the early 60s as a young boy.
My son John exploring the bush behind our hut
I'm very excited to welcome you to the Orongorongo Club's new blog!
The Orongorongo Valley holds a special place in my heart - I first stayed in the valley at just six weeks old and introduced my son to the valley at three months.
The aristocratic Mitford sisters were writers and socialites, biographers and essayists. Jessica, who wrote Hons and Rebels and The American Way of Death, was a communist and human rights activist. […]
Five girls, have spent the past five years living together in a boarding school. As they approach their final weeks together, buried secrets begin to surface, testing their relationships and understanding of each other.
Part time spy/super model, Pogolo Vaunslaught is trying to hunt down the Lizardmen who secretly rule the world, mainly through the power of their hips. After 11 years, he finally has a lead but no idea what he's in for.
When new neighbours Hannah and Barnaby arrive for dinner, it’s up to the family to make a strong first impression, get Noble a date for the prom, and round everything out with good old fashioned American family values.
