Scout Road is a short no-exit road in Korito, running off Kent Road. The road appears on survey maps as far back as the 1870s but remained unnamed for nearly 100 years.

Scout Road sign (2024). Mike Gooch. Word on the street image collection.

Scout Road (Korito)

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New Plymouth’s United Gymnastic Club was officially opened on 31 October 1905. Members were instructed by William Lints, a local tobacconist and hairdresser, and performed at shows and events around the region.

United Gymnastic Club, New Plymouth (about 1905). Unknown photographer. Collection of Puke Ariki (PHO2011-2002).

United Gymnastic Club

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Stranded on the beach at the end of Ōpua Road, Ōpunake on 7 September 1913, this whale was discovered by Frederick Hoskin who owned a nearby farm. News of the dead “sea monster” spread quickly and people flocked to see it. 

Stranded whale, Opua Beach (9 September 1913). David Duncan. Collection of Puke Ariki (PHO2009-091).

Beached As

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