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Journal of the Nelson and Marlborough Historical Societies, Volume 2, Issue 4, 1990

Foreword

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Foreword

I think it is a very opportune time, as President of the Marlborough Historical Society Inc, to be asked by the Editor to write the foreword for the 1990 joint Journal. This year has seen many hectic years of planning and hard work come to an end, with the opening of an Archives and Museum Centreat Brayshaw Museum Park in Blenheim, by His Excellency The Governor General, Sir Paul Reeves. This is a landmark which is the most significant event in the entire history of the Society. This project, which I have been proud to have played a part in, is a building which, I believe, will help to preserve Marlborough's historical heritage well into the next decade. More on the opening ceremony and the building in the next issue of the Journal.

I think one must marvel at how members of historical societies, throughout New Zealand, contribute in so many dedicated, diverse ways to preserve and conserve our historical heritage. Without these dedicated members, mostly working completely voluntarily, I believe a lot of our historical heritage would be lost which, in turn, would create a void in our human past

Over the last few years I have been pleased to have seen a more close relationship develop between our two societies and I hope this will continue. I think this year's Journal again is a credit to the Editor, Dawn Smith, and I think she is doing a tremendous job at this task. I hope that people contemplating writing an article for next year's Journal start thinking about it now, as I know Dawn would appreciate receiving them early. I must also make mention of the printers, Anchor Press, and the magnificent job they do in printing this Journal. To all contributors of articles, many thanks and please keep up the good work as, without your in-depth research on these articles, we cannot expect to keep the high standard of this annual historical publication.

Derek Cordes

President, Marlborough Historical Society