User talk:Schwede66/DYK/Archive 5

DYK for Sam Johnson (New Zealand)

On 24 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sam Johnson (New Zealand), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 2010, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said that 21-year-old Student Volunteer Army organiser Sam Johnson "might be Prime Minister one day"? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 4.2k) and add it 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) 16:03, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Arthur Seymour

On 9 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arthur Seymour, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the actions of Arthur Seymour contributed to the capital of the Marlborough Province, New Zealand, shifting from Blenheim to Picton and back to Blenheim five years later? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Arthur Seymour.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.8k) and add it 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.

Calmer Waters 00:02, 9 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Arthur Barnett (businessman)

On 9 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arthur Barnett (businessman), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Arthur Barnett founded a department store that was to become the most successful in the Otago Region? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.2k) and add it 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) 16:05, 9 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Wilson (mayor)

On 11 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Wilson (mayor), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although Christchurch was an Anglican settlement, the first three mayors (Wilson, Anderson and Duncan) were all Presbyterian? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.2k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for John Anderson (mayor)

On 11 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Anderson (mayor), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although Christchurch was an Anglican settlement, the first three mayors (Wilson, Anderson and Duncan) were all Presbyterian? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.2k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Andrew Duncan (mayor)

On 11 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Andrew Duncan (mayor), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although Christchurch was an Anglican settlement, the first three mayors (Wilson, Anderson and Duncan) were all Presbyterian? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.2k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Wharetiki House

On 12 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Wharetiki House, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority ordered the demolition of Wharetiki House, its powers were for the first time tested in the High Court? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Wharetiki House.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 3.4k) and add it 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.

Thanks for adding this article. DYK needs you. Victuallers (talk) 08:03, 12 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Armson

On 15 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Armson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the William Armson-designed Guthrey Centre fell victim to the Christchurch earthquake, but his Excelsior Hotel will be rebuilt? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.3k) and add it 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:04, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Guthrey Centre

On 15 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Guthrey Centre, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the William Armson-designed Guthrey Centre fell victim to the Christchurch earthquake, but his Excelsior Hotel will be rebuilt? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.9k) and add it 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:04, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Excelsior Hotel, Christchurch

On 15 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Excelsior Hotel, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the William Armson-designed Guthrey Centre fell victim to the Christchurch earthquake, but his Excelsior Hotel will be rebuilt? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.8k) and add it 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:05, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Matthew Barnett (bookmaker)

On 19 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Matthew Barnett (bookmaker), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Cook Statue (pictured) in Christchurch was a gift to the city from Matthew Barnett? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.1k) and add it 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) 00:03, 19 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Cook Statue, Christchurch

On 19 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cook Statue, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Cook Statue (pictured) in Christchurch was a gift to the city from Matthew Barnett? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.7k) and add it 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) 00:03, 19 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for John Duthie (New Zealand)

On 2 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Duthie (New Zealand), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Balgownie, the residence of Wellington businessman John Duthie, is believed to have been the first in the region to have had electricity? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, stats not available) and add it 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 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of historic places in Christchurch

On 4 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article List of historic places in Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that one year ago today the 2010 Christchurch earthquake irreparably damaged much of the city's built heritage (example of a now-demolished building pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of historic places in Christchurch.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 2.4k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 4 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Church of St Michael and All Angels, Christchurch

On 13 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Church of St Michael and All Angels, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that an 1869 decision to use earthquake-resistant timber construction led to St Michael's Church being the only Christchurch Central City Anglican church in use after the 2011 earthquake? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Church of St Michael and All Angels, Christchurch.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.3k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Archibald Clark (politician)

On 26 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Archibald Clark (politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although Archibald Clark (pictured) served only one year as Mayor of Auckland Borough, it took 20 years for the next mayor to be chosen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Archibald Clark (politician).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 4.2k) and add it 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) 22:53, 26 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for James Clark (New Zealand)

On 30 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article James Clark (New Zealand), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that James Clark (pictured) was part of the so-called Limited Circle that set up well known companies like NZI and the Bank of New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Clark (New Zealand).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 2.5k) and add it 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.

Thanks for this new article Victuallers (talk) 12:02, 30 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Symonds Street Cemetery

On 5 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Symonds Street Cemetery, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a quarter of Symonds Street Cemetery, one of New Zealand's oldest cemeteries, was destroyed by the construction of the Auckland Southern Motorway? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Symonds Street Cemetery. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 5 October 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Richard Nunns

On 6 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Richard Nunns, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Richard Nunns.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.5k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:10, 6 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Aidanfield

On 13 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aidanfield, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Aidanfield subdivision in Christchurch was developed over the last decade to raise funds for a Catholic order? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aidanfield.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.2k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 13 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Julie Hardaker

On 16 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Julie Hardaker, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that political novice Julie Hardaker beat the experienced incumbent Bob Simcock in 2010's contest for the mayoralty of Hamilton, New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Julie Hardaker.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.8k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 16 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Peter Beck (cleric)

On 25 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Peter Beck (cleric), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, dean Peter Beck was described as a "figurehead of the city"? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 1.7k) and add it 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.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for City Mall, Christchurch

On 29 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article City Mall, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that with today's opening of the City Mall in Christchurch (pictured), the first part of the central business district reopens since the February earthquake, with 27 shops accommodated in shipping containers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/City Mall, Christchurch.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 3.7k) and add it 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.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:01, 29 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mayor of Upper Hutt

On 3 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mayor of Upper Hutt, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Wayne Guppy and Rex Kirton, the current and previous Mayors of Upper Hutt in New Zealand, have served their community for over a third of a century? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mayor of Upper Hutt.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 0.9k) and add it 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, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

DYK for John Jenkinson (politician)

On 26 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Jenkinson (politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that John Jenkinson rescued a woman from a burning house in The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand, whilst 13 others died? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Jenkinson (politician).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check, 2.4k) and add it 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} 08:08, 26 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]