Rutherford Birthplace

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Pre-Opening

• Rutherford Birthplace c1920
• James Rutherford's house c1920
• 1987 - A Nation's memorial on the 50th anniversary of Ern's death
• 1987 - The memorial stone
• 1989 - Site advertising for The Rutherford Birthsite Project

Opening Ceremony

• Rutherford Family at the opening
• Rutherford Family and Guests coming from Christchurch to Nelson
• Opening Day - 6th December 1991
• Speeches in Brightwater Hall
• John Campbell talks with Ernie Elliot, Ern's Nephew
• John Campbell explains Ern's work to the Governor General, Dame Cath Tizard
• Guests talk behind the statue
• David Moss, British High Commisioner and Peter Fowler, Ern's Grandson
• Ian Watson (Massey University), Paul Callaghan (Massey University) and John Campbell
• Mr Miyajima (Honda), Sir Mark Oliphant, Peter Fowler and John Shore (Honda)
• Sir Mark Oliphant, Mary Nisbet, Esmond Jarvis, Peter Fowler and Michael Dence
• Peter Fowler, Brian Farrant, John Campbell and Patrick Fowler

General Views

• The Entrance 1991
• Looking North towards the English Oaks
• Statue - Looking North-West. The site preserves Rutherford's rural background
• View from the North-East side
• View of Rutherford's Birthplace, main road and surrounding fields, November 1994
• Looking West from the New Zealand corner