Scottish Pub on Colombo St, Sydenham

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This was the closest I could get. Corner of Colombo St and Byron St. The top front wall has now gone.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 19/03/2014: Prominence for Pioneers

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 March 2014 entitled, "Prominence for Pioneers".

Photograph of 480 Colombo Street (4)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Rob Roys Scottish Bar at 480 Colombo Street.

Photograph of 480 Colombo Street (2)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Rob Roys Scottish Bar at 480 Colombo Street.

Photograph of 480 Colombo Street (1)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Rob Roys Scottish Bar at 480 Colombo Street.

Photograph of 480 Colombo Street (3)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage around two windows of the Rob Roys Scottish Bar at 480 Colombo Street.

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"Hey Phil... It's a 'Dear John' letter..." 8 September 2010

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The Queen tells Prince Philip that she has received a 'Dear John' letter from PM John Key and that it 'seems the earth has moved for him back in NZ'. Text above reads 'Keynote'. In a second version the queen says that John Key 'preferred to stay at home 'cos the earth moved'. A third version refers to the decision of the PM to remain in New Zealand because of the Christchurch earthquake instead of going on a trip to Europe with his wife during which they were to have stayed at the invitation of the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).