The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Thieves went on Halloween break-in spree in 1920
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Speak up
In September, 1939, after Germany invaded Poland, Britain, which had an obligation under a treaty…
Many newspapers born and died in north Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Town of Fergus’ first brewery opened in 1867
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
What I want
Another March Break will come and go without a stamp in my passport, or a tan line on my pasty…
Leaf fan
There’s something you should know about me, but I warn you; it may alter your opinion of me…
Bird song
It’s 4:30 am and I am wide awake. The Carpenter just left for work. I lay in bed and listen…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…
Forgotten Irvinedale settlement known as county’s ‘Sodom’
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Shut the door
Look, before I even begin, let’s be clear: he would have died anyway. He was a goner long…
Art gallery
The Carpenter and I had trouble planning our 18th wedding anniversary. Lack of a budget, lack of…
Mount Forest woolen mill burned twice in a year
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus’ Beecher Parkhouse a memorable character
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Hope
The great love of my life woke me up Monday morning with a song. It was the most beautiful sound,…