100 years ago: March 1910

The opening of the new bowling green at Alexandra on March 19. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
The opening of the new bowling green at Alexandra on March 19. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
Carisbrook, during the first day's play between the visiting Australian cricket team and Otago on...
Carisbrook, during the first day's play between the visiting Australian cricket team and Otago on March 5. Otago Witness, 9.3.1910.
These locally-grown bananas are the first exhibited in Dunedin. They were grown by Mr Robert...
These locally-grown bananas are the first exhibited in Dunedin. They were grown by Mr Robert Glendining at his hot-house in North East Valley. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
Cablecars at the Queen's Drive crossing on the Kaikorai line. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
Cablecars at the Queen's Drive crossing on the Kaikorai line. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
Women competing in the canoe hurdle race on the Waikato river during the Ngaruawahia regatta....
Women competing in the canoe hurdle race on the Waikato river during the Ngaruawahia regatta. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
The best children's team in the decorated tricycle section at the Invercagill motor gymkhana and...
The best children's team in the decorated tricycle section at the Invercagill motor gymkhana and floral fete. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
The farewell church parade at Knox Church of the No 1 Battalion, Otago Rifle Volunteers on...
The farewell church parade at Knox Church of the No 1 Battalion, Otago Rifle Volunteers on February 27, with the battalion preparing to move off after the service. Otago Witness, 9.3.1910.
Fishermen's quarters at south Stewart Island, decorated for the Christmas holidays. Otago Witness...
Fishermen's quarters at south Stewart Island, decorated for the Christmas holidays. Otago Witness, 16.3.1910.
The abundance of produce at the harvest thanksgiving service at Waitahuna on March 6. The produce...
The abundance of produce at the harvest thanksgiving service at Waitahuna on March 6. The produce was given for the orphanage at Clyde Street and at Grants Braes. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
The coach about to leave Cromwell for Hawea. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
The coach about to leave Cromwell for Hawea. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
This scene is a vivid illustration of the conditions encountered by a visiting motorist, Mr...
This scene is a vivid illustration of the conditions encountered by a visiting motorist, Mr Kurtzhalss on his recent trip to the Hermitage at Mt Cook, when he had to ford several streams, with the assistance of extra horsepower. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
The guard of honour from the Dunedin Engineers drawn up in front of the Dunedin Railway Station...
The guard of honour from the Dunedin Engineers drawn up in front of the Dunedin Railway Station for Lord Kitchener's arrival in the city. Otago Witness, 2.3.1910.
The start of the ladies' race during a recent swimming tournament at St Clair baths. Otago...
The start of the ladies' race during a recent swimming tournament at St Clair baths. Otago Witness, 16.3.1910.
Lake Adelaide, in the Darran Mountains, west of the Hollyford and east of the Cleddau and Tutoko...
Lake Adelaide, in the Darran Mountains, west of the Hollyford and east of the Cleddau and Tutoko Valleys, Fiordland. Otago Witness, 2.3.1910.
Excursionists boarding the new river boat s.s. Moturata at Taieri Mouth as it prepares to return...
Excursionists boarding the new river boat s.s. Moturata at Taieri Mouth as it prepares to return to Henley on its inaugural trip. Otago Witness, 9.3.1910.
O. Reid winning the final of the 100 yards handicap at the Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club's...
O. Reid winning the final of the 100 yards handicap at the Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club's meeting at the Caledonian Ground on March 12. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
The township of Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island, and centre of the Foveaux Strait fishing...
The township of Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island, and centre of the Foveaux Strait fishing industry. Otago Witness, 2.3.1910.
The Otago crew which won the senior fours at the Otago Rowing Association's annual regatta at...
The Otago crew which won the senior fours at the Otago Rowing Association's annual regatta at Port Chalmers on February 23,1910. From left: J. McGrath (stroke), J. R. Kerr, A. E. Stevens and H. Paton. Otago Witness, 2.3.1910.
The opening of the new outpatients' department and new operating theatre at Dunedin Hospital on...
The opening of the new outpatients' department and new operating theatre at Dunedin Hospital on March 11, showing representatives gathered in the main hall. Otago Witness, 16.3.1910.
A group of delegates at the conference of Societies for the Protection of the Health of Women and...
A group of delegates at the conference of Societies for the Protection of the Health of Women and Children held in Dunedin. Top row: Mrs Armytage (Temuka), Miss Beswick (Napier). Centre row: Mrs Massey, Mrs Edmonds (Dunedin, Mrs Carr (Dunedin), Mrs...
Children building a sandcastle on St Clair beach, Dunedin. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
Children building a sandcastle on St Clair beach, Dunedin. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
Investors queue at the totalisator at the Dunedin Jockey Club's autumn race meeting
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Investors queue at the totalisator at the Dunedin Jockey Club's autumn race meeting at Wingatui. Otago Witness, 2.3.1910.
The parade of Maori war canoes, each paddled by 40 warriors, at the Ngaruawahia regatta. Otago...
The parade of Maori war canoes, each paddled by 40 warriors, at the Ngaruawahia regatta. Otago Witness, 30.3.1910.
A scene on the Wanganui River (now known as Whanganui River): The ferry steamer Waimarie arriving...
A scene on the Wanganui River (now known as Whanganui River): The ferry steamer Waimarie arriving at the Pipiriki landing stage from Wanganui. Otago Witness, 23.3.1910.
Mr J. E. Galbraith, president of the Otago Rowing Association and his two sons, Leslie and...
Mr J. E. Galbraith, president of the Otago Rowing Association and his two sons, Leslie and Douglas, successful coxswains at the annual regatta. Otago Witness, 2.3.1910.

Photos from our daily '100 years ago' column, originally published in the Otago Witness of July 1909.

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