QUIZ: A Christchurch summertime by cclstaffFebruary 1, 2024 Explore interesting and unusual facts about summers past and present in Canterbury! The seaside suburb of New Brighton was a popular destination during the 1960s due to its proximity to the beach and which other factor? A: It was the only place in Christchurch where shops could open on Saturdays B: A promotional campaign offered a free gallon of petrol to those travelling into the suburb C: It was home to Canterbury's first temperature-controlled outdoor pool D: It contained most of Christchurch’s cinemas at the time The hottest ever air temperature in Aotearoa was recorded in Rangiora on February 7, 1973. What scorching temperature did the town reach, which caused road tar to melt, schools and businesses to close and people to be hospitalised with heat exhaustion? A: 39.2 degrees B: 41.7 degrees C: 42.4 degrees D: 43.0 degrees Sali Mahomet began selling ice cream from a red, white and gold cart in Cathedral Square during 1903. With flavorings such as vanilla, pineapple or raspberry made from wholesale druggist H.F. Stevens’ syrups, they were popular among residents. A local described “appearance of Mr Mahomet and his ice cream... as the official beginning of summer”. What was the nickname given to him? A: Ice Cream Christopher B: Ice Cream Charlie C: Ice Cream Carlos D: Ice Cream Cameron In which Christchurch suburb would you find Te Hāpua Summer Pool, which opened in 2015? A: Fendalton B: Sumner C: New Brighton D: Halswell Ōtautahi has many popular spots to have a picnic, including the Botanic Gardens, Mona Vale and an array of beaches. The first documented use of the word “picnic” in English was by Philip Stanhope in 1748, who associated picnics with: A: Horse racing, wine and acquaintances B: Card playing, drinking and conversation C: Strolling through a park, meat pies and family D: Resting, sandwiches and the sea The phrase “get more pleasure out of motoring this summer with an Autocrat” referred to an advertisement for which car part? A: Steering wheel B: Radio C: Air conditioning unit D: Seat cover Which nearby bay famous for its hillside baches would you travel to if you wanted to spend a warm day surfing, swimming or sunbathing? A: Taylors Mistake B: Daniels Omission C: Jeffs Fault D: Michaels Slip A writer wrote about a fond memory he had of times past in the 2 August 1887 issue of the Lyttelton Times. He recalled “one of the pleasures on the station in summertime” as being the: A: Fishing fraternity B: Eeling excursion C: Whitebait wandering D: Trout traversing The 1995 Christchurch City Council-organised “SummerTimes Big Day Out” concert was a free event held on February 4. Featuring a lineup that included Dave Dobbyn and Crowded House, it saw approximately how many people pack into the grounds of Hagley Park? A: 50,000 B: 60,000 C: 70,000 D: 80,000 Which exotic animals were seen walking down Rolleston Avenue alongside several horses on 30 January 1979? A: Zebras B: Gazelles C: Lions D: Elephants This form is protected by reCAPTCHAIf you require an alternate submission method, please contact us.CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Add a comment
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