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It's not so much the rugby football being played here on the main ground of Nelson College that's so interesting, but the buildings in the background. This picture was taken about 1930-31 (during the quadrangular tournament in Nelson). Standing in solitary splendour in the background is a section of the old college building, damaged irreparably in the 1929 Murchison earthquake. As a matter of interest, the rugger was the final of the tourney, Nelson beating Wellington 9-3.

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In view of the forthcoming centenary of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, Nelson, this picture is of historical importance. It was taken during the foundation-laying ceremonies at St. Joseph's Convent School, Nelson, as Archbishop O'Shea was addressing the gathering. The stone was laid on November 1, 1931.

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Oh, for the old days: Jay walking across intersections; parking your car on any side of the road you choose; having a yarn in the middle of the road and double parking a horse and trap on the right-hand side of the road. All these things are shown in this unusual picture taken at the intersection of Hardy and Rutherford Streets in 1921.

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Trafalgar Street, 1917, during the First World War. The procession was in support of a Queen Carnival, on Daffodil Day (September 15). The float in the foreground carried the retailers' queen. It is quite likely that some of the ribbon-holders shown here are still alive and well. This pic should revive memories for you.