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Description
HAYS DAYS: Biography of Sir Hamish Hay
DESCRIPTION
Format: medium hardcover with dust jacket
Published: Caxton Press 1989, 1st edition
Size (mm): 190 w x 255 h x 20 d
Pages: 202
SKU: A4/2210/0365/K544
ABOUT
Sir Hamish was son of philanthropist James Lawrence Hay, founder of the well-remembered 'Hay's The Friendly Store'. Born in 1927 tells of his schooling along with twin brother David. He was a city councilor from 1959, Sir Hamish became Christchurch's mayor in 1974 and won five terms in office before stepping down in 1989. He was knighted in 1982.
Tells of the controversies over city development like QEII Park, the Town Hall, airport extensions, the new public library, and the hosting of the 10th Commonwealth games. A keen supporter of the arts, Sir Hamish was a driving force in the building of Chch Town Hall. The Sir James Hay Theatre there is named after his father, who was also a city councilor.
Illustrated throughout
CONDITION
Excellent with light wear on dust jacket and marks inside end papers, pages otherwise as new. Images depict all need to know detail.
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