User talk:Schwede66/DYK/Archive 8

DYK for Samuel Farr (architect)

On 7 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Samuel Farr (architect), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Christchurch architect Samuel Farr (pictured) stocked almost every lake and river in Canterbury, New Zealand, with fish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Samuel Farr (architect). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 3200 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 7 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Peter Finn

On 7 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Peter Finn, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Peter Finn considered contesting the Wakatipu electorate in the 1879 New Zealand general election, but he let his brother Hugh run instead, who was successful? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 350 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:03, 7 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Hugh Finn

On 7 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hugh Finn, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Peter Finn considered contesting the Wakatipu electorate in the 1879 New Zealand general election, but he let his brother Hugh run instead, who was successful? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 300 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:04, 7 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Arthur Rhodes (politician)

On 18 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arthur Rhodes (politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the homestead of the New Zealand politician Arthur Rhodes (pictured) is today the administration building of Rangi Ruru girls' school? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Arthur Rhodes (politician). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1500 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 18 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for John Barr (New Zealand politician)

On 25 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Barr (New Zealand politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the government was unaware that stonemason John Barr had been in the country for only five years when they appointed him to the New Zealand Legislative Council? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Barr (New Zealand politician). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 2000 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 16:03, 25 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Henry Brown (New Zealand politician)

On 13 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henry Brown (New Zealand politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Henry Brown's (pictured) family initially stayed on their land during New Zealand's First Taranaki War, since a minister's family was considered tapu by the Māori? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henry Brown (New Zealand politician). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1600 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 00:02, 13 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ralph Hanan

On 14 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ralph Hanan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Ralph Hanan (pictured) abolished the death penalty in New Zealand by voting against the legislation that he himself introduced into Parliament? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ralph Hanan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 6700 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 08:02, 14 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Ott

On 17 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Ott, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that William Ott opened the southernmost tram system in the world during his Invercargill mayoralty? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Ott. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 800 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:03, 17 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Matthew Oram

On 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Matthew Oram, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that despite his strong interest in education, Matthew Oram was not appointed Minister of Education, but became Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives instead? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Matthew Oram. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 600 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 25 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Implosion of Radio Network House

On 30 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Implosion of Radio Network House, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the right to push the button for the implosion of Radio Network House (pictured) received the third-highest views ever on New Zealand auction website TradeMe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Implosion of Radio Network House. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 8000 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Selwyn, New Zealand

On 2 September 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Selwyn, New Zealand, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Selwyn in New Zealand, which celebrates its 150th birthday this month, was planned for 2,000 residents, but was depopulated by flooding and now has many derelict buildings (ruins pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Selwyn, New Zealand. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 4000 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:02, 2 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ethel McMillan

On 9 September 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ethel McMillan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Ethel McMillan holds the distinction of being the first woman in New Zealand appointed as a savings bank trustee? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ethel McMillan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 480 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 16:03, 9 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Odeon Theatre, Christchurch

On 19 September 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Odeon Theatre, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections, suffragist Kate Sheppard enrolled women at Tuam Street Hall? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Odeon Theatre, Christchurch. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 620 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 08:02, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Joseph Brittan

On 28 September 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Joseph Brittan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when Dr. Joseph Brittan caused a scandal in England, he responded by emigrating to Christchurch, New Zealand, following his brother Guise Brittan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Joseph Brittan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 2500 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:03, 28 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Guise Brittan

On 28 September 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Guise Brittan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when Dr. Joseph Brittan caused a scandal in England, he responded by emigrating to Christchurch, New Zealand, following his brother Guise Brittan? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 300 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:03, 28 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Twinkle Toes

On 2 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Twinkle Toes, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Twinkle Toes (pictured), used in Christchurch to demolish tall buildings following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, is the largest excavator in the Southern Hemisphere? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Twinkle Toes. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 11,000 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 2 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Robinson (runholder)

On 4 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Robinson (runholder), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the sale of William Robinson's farm to the government paved the way for land reform in New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Robinson (runholder). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1200 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 4 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Linwood House

On 4 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Linwood House, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Linwood is named after Joseph Brittan's house? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Linwood House. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 420 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 4 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of members of the New Zealand Legislative Council

On 7 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article List of members of the New Zealand Legislative Council, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that of the five women who served on the New Zealand Legislative Council (Mary Dreaver pictured), three were there to abolish the institution? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of members of the New Zealand Legislative Council. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1500 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:07, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Charles Johnson Pharazyn

On 9 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Charles Johnson Pharazyn, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Charles Johnson Pharazyn wore a sign around his neck walking through Wellington, New Zealand, to advertise that he had lost his spectacles? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Johnson Pharazyn. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 2,400 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:03, 9 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Lord Richard Cavendish (1794–1876)

On 19 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lord Richard Cavendish (1794–1876), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Lord Richard Cavendish's loan saved the Canterbury Association from financial collapse? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lord Richard Cavendish (1794–1876). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1,450 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:05, 19 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Thomas Rowley (runholder)

On 22 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Rowley (runholder), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Thomas Rowley's homestead in Christchurch, New Zealand, is used as a school library? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Rowley (runholder). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1,100 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:07, 22 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Cranmer Court

On 11 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cranmer Court, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Cranmer Court (pictured), Samuel Farr's most famous design and a New Zealand Historic Places Trust Category I heritage building, has recently been demolished? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cranmer Court. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 3,250 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Alfred Ransom

On 21 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alfred Ransom, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Alfred Ransom was twice Acting Prime Minister of New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alfred Ransom. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 800 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Bolton Street Memorial Park

On 22 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bolton Street Memorial Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bolton Street Memorial Park, Wellington, New Zealand's oldest cemetery, was bisected by a motorway in the 1960s/70s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bolton Street Memorial Park. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1,200 views) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]