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in the South Island in the back garden. Although old, this venerable tree is relatively small since, when it was originally planted, it would have been only yards from the original shoreline and on very sandy soil with the roots lacking an adequate water supply. This desiccation has resulted in an
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The evident resilience of this old chimney means that it is even possible that it pre-dates the 1893 magnitude 6.9 Nelson earthquake that moved the spire of
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exposure levels of any populated region on earth it is extremely rare to find used (as opposed to unused roll) examples of
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This remarkable state of preservation is rather surprising considering that Nelson competes yearly with its neighbours
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for claiming the highest number of sunshine hours in the country, with an annual average total of over 2,400 hours.
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Of particular interest is the tall brick chimney on the west side of Amber House that has survived major
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From 1906 until 1927 Amber House housed a "Boarding and Day School for Girls and Little Boys" known as
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1897 Amber House (Photograph taken from the northwest in late southern hemisphere winter with the
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Because New Zealand has had for the last two centuries (and continues to have) the highest
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Hindmarsh, Gerard (April 1997). "Images from the Frontier: the Tyrees' priceless legacy".
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There has been speculation that, because deep below Amber House are separate beds of
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vent pipes are still intact and visible on the exterior of the building.
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from the late 19th century that was revealed during recent renovations.
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A Guide to Christ Church Cathedral Nelson New Zealand Second Edition
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Amber House preserves a small section of its original unfaded
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It is a traditional colonial-style construction using native
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of both the scholars and the school have been preserved.
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The Parish of the Cathedral Nelson, New Zealand (1969).
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wallpaper in New Zealand that have not faded badly.
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Amber House (novel)

Centre of New Zealand
New Zealand
Nelson
South Island
Weka
Rimu
Matai
brick
chimney
sewage
Cabragh House School
Ireland
Edwardian
photographs

John Henry Dearle
Morris & Co.
wallpaper
ultraviolet
Victorian era
Richmond
Blenheim

earthquakes
Arthur's Pass and Murchison
Īnangahua
shale
sand

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