Emilee+Wright

 page2 page3 page4 In 1997 a number of Clevedon residents decide to form a society to begin to collect collaborate and conserve the extensive and fascinating history of their district. Their aim was to seek out impressions, documents, and articles of bygone years for both preservation and public interest.

The McNicol family, who were amoung the first European settlers in the Clevedon area. They built this two-storey solid kauri home in 1878. Having arrived from Scotland- along with Mr George Hoye, the were soon joined by other Scottish people.

Upstairs one can observe a kitchen in the old day setting but it's not the original one. Inside the kitchen holds one of the first electric stoves ever to be in Clevedon.

The Hirere was a boat built in 1986 of Kauri. It made short trades from Hobson Wharf to Howick, Maraetai, Beachlands, Port of Clevedon through the Wairoa River. It brought butter and general goods to the residents of Clevedon. Old Clevedon School Rolls are held there. It will be useful for school when it holds its150th Anniversary this year on the 4th to the 6th of September page2 page3 page4