Ward, Kathleen
Production date
1971-1981
Description
In 1971, Kathleen Ward found a snake skin in Pukekura Park. She did not report the find until mid 1972. Publicity drew an anonymous letter from Turramurra (Sydney) claiming the writer had liberated Black snakes in the park some years earlier. The papers include a letter sent from Australia with envelope. The stamps were removed by the Police for clues as to who sent the letter and a clipping showing a red bellied black snake was enclosed with the letter. Also six newspaper clippings relating to the finding of two snake skins in the park.
Object detail
Part 1
1. Letter to Mrs. Ward from 'P.L' of Australia claiming they she/he brought snakes into New Zealand to show grandchildren. Dated 7th August. 2 Pages plus envelope.
2. Newspaper clipping "Intriguing find in park" re: original find of snakeskin in Pukekura Park by Mrs. Ward. Dated 2 June 1972.
3. Newspaper clipping "Turramurra try-on" re: letter from anonymous letter.
4. Newspaper clipping "Hospital Imports Snake Bite Serum".
5. Newspaper clipping "Second Snake Skin Found" re: find of second snake skin by Brian Moss and Michael Saunders. Dated 18 February 1974.
6. Newspaper clipping "Snakes Alive! In Park?" re: second finding of snake skin. Dated 18 Febrauy 1974.
7. Newspaper clipping "Snakes? Not Likely!" Dated 3 June 1981.
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