Diary of Major Events Year Event - Timaru

Year 1876 1894 1902 1904 1906 1911

1912 1913

1915

1923 1926 1928 1929

1931 1932 1937 1939

1940 1955 1958 1963 1964 1968

1971

1972

1981 1984 1987 1988

1990 1991 1992 1997 1997 2001 2002 2001-2010 2006 2009 2012

Diary of Major Events

Event The Terrace footbridge opened First working bees to lay out area First beautification plan began The band rotunda opened The Palliser fountain presented Marine Parade opened First Christmas carnival Piazza erected Tennis courts, pavilion Cliffs levelled North end playground opened Hot sea water bathing complex Clock mounted on rotunda Pavilion replaced by Bay Hall First lighting erected Tar sealing of roads and car park World War I memorial wall VC winners memorial sundial Tearooms built (by Council) Lifeboat display erected Soundshell built; Palliser fountain relocated First aviary opened Comprehensive development plan (Anderson) begun Stone wall by Evans Street viaduct completed Bay Hall extended Piazza replaced with stadium Rollerdrome opened Paddling pool, fountain and rock garden opened Hot sea baths demolished Caroline Bay Association rooms built Soundshell stage upgraded Radio Caroline studio opened Existing rollerdrome opened Port Loop road opened Second aviary opened Buzz boats complex Further beach reclamation at north end Mini Golf Course complex relocated Bay Hall refurbished Tearooms courtyard Bay Hall storage extended Entertainment complex commissioned Piazza erected on Bay Hill Lions train established Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden opened Skate Park opened Major redevelopment, planned and constructed Soundshell stage roofed WWI & Victoria Cross memorial interpretation installed Roller skating rink upgraded

Source: Caroline Bay Association minute book and from Timaru District Council files.

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