Matthew Barnett (bookmaker)
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Matthew Frank Barnett, also known as Mat Barnett, was a bookmaker and philanthropist from Christchurch, New Zealand. In his retirement, he became well known in lawn bowls. He donated the statue of Jam
Matthew Barnett in his 40s
The Barnett family – standing from left: Tui, Olly, Ethel – sitting from left: Alice May (Topsy), Ivy, Mary (née Whelan), Matthew, Kate
Wharetiki in the early 2000s
Statue of Captain Cook in Victoria Square, Christchurch
Colombo Street
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Colombo Street is a main road of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It runs south-north through the centre of Christchurch with a break at Cathedral Square. As with many other central Christchurch
Matthew Barnett (bookmaker)
…in lawn bowls. He donated the statue of James Cook in Victoria Square to the city. His family dwelling, Wharetiki House, was a prominent landmark on Colombo Street in the Christchurch Central City until its demolition in July 2011, following a demolition order by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. Barnett…
Colombo Street looking north towards Cathedral Square (2024)
Former shops in Colombo Street, Sydenham; all demolished since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes
Colombo Street in 1960 looking south, with the tower of ChristChurch Cathedral visible in Cathedral Square
Aerial view of Cathedral Square showing the curved alignment of Colombo Street (pre-1954)