Captain Joseph Thomas — Lyttleton, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 43° 35.644 E 172° 44.933
59G E 641168 N 5171725
In the late 1840s the Canterbury Association wanted to develop a colony in New Zealand. They entrusted the initial laying of the site for the colony and planning of the infrastructure to Joseph Thomas and his crew.
Waymark Code: WM8K90
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/13/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Rabbitto
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CANTERBURY CENTENARY

1850 - 1950

In 1849 Captain Joseph Thomas, engineer & surveyor on behalf of the Canterbury Association, chose the site for the settlement.
This monument commemorates his work & that of his assistants in preparing for the arrival of the colonists of 1850.

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