by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Publications
In 1866, Mrs Harris-Roberts arrived in New Zealand from England and became one of the first pioneers of Spiritualism in this country. She began conducting meetings at which she presented the beliefs and philosophy of the Movement. About 1896, she settled in Auckland...
by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Publications
In these times of change and transition, we hear of many people outside the Spiritualist Church becoming aware of spirit presence around them. We read of other mediums in New Zealand and other countries, both on new age noticeboards and in magazines such as the...
by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Publications
A Study of Spiritualism in New Zealand Settler Society, 1870-90 This was the topic of Shaun D. Broadley’s thesis which he submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University of Otago, Dunedin in February 2000. The abstract is reproduced here and you can...
by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Publications
Is anybody happier because you passed his way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today? This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through Is there anyone to utter now a friendly word for you? Can you say tonight in passing, with the day that slipped so...
by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Publications
“At a dozen unadorned buildings around the country, small congregations gather regularly for church services. There are no altars, no images and no cross, except perhaps a square one in a circle with a fernleaf in the centre…” This was the introduction to a National...
