User talk:Schwede66/DYK/Archive 7
DYK for Joseph Clarkson Maddison[edit]
 | On 12 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Joseph Clarkson Maddison, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Joseph Clarkson Maddison's designs took both first and second place in a contest to design Christchurch Town Hall? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Joseph Clarkson Maddison.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:28, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
DYK for William Thomson (politician)[edit]
| On 19 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Thomson (politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that New Zealand politician William Thomson was "portly in presence and strong in voice, [and] could both be seen and [be] heard"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Thomson (politician).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 05:32, 19 February 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Hugh Gourley[edit]
| On 24 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hugh Gourley, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the New Zealand immigrant Hugh Gourley had jobs as varied as gold digger, livery trader, saddler, coach operator, undertaker and Mayor of Dunedin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hugh Gourley.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 16:03, 24 February 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Michael Hart (mayor)[edit]
| On 26 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Michael Hart (mayor), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Michael Hart failed to get elected to the New Zealand Parliament, but was chosen as Mayor of Christchurch 13 years later? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Michael Hart (mayor).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Town of Christchurch by-election, 1860[edit]
| On 26 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Town of Christchurch by-election, 1860, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Michael Hart failed to get elected to the New Zealand Parliament, but was chosen as Mayor of Christchurch 13 years later? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Sophia Taylor[edit]
| On 14 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sophia Taylor, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Sophia Taylor fought for women's suffrage in New Zealand but opposed women standing for Parliament? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sophia Taylor.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 23:26, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
DYK for New Zealand general election, 1875–76[edit]
| On 9 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article New Zealand general election, 1875–76, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/New Zealand general election, 1875–76.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 09:35, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for New Zealand general election, 1879[edit]
| On 9 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article New Zealand general election, 1879, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 09:36, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Mathew Richmond[edit]
| On 17 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mathew Richmond, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mathew Richmond was the first Chairman of Committees of the New Zealand Legislative Council? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mathew Richmond.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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 Bushranger One ping only 08:43, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Suburbs of Nelson[edit]
| On 2 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Suburbs of Nelson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Fedor Kelling (pictured) twice pulled out of elections for the New Zealand Parliament in the Suburbs of Nelson electorate? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Suburbs of Nelson.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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. |
PanydThe muffin is not subtle 08:03, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Fedor Kelling[edit]
| On 2 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Fedor Kelling, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Fedor Kelling (pictured) twice pulled out of elections for the New Zealand Parliament in the Suburbs of Nelson electorate? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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. |
PanydThe muffin is not subtle 08:03, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Lincoln by-election, 1889[edit]
| On 12 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lincoln by-election, 1889, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 08:04, 12 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Lincoln (New Zealand electorate)[edit]
| On 12 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lincoln (New Zealand electorate), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 08:04, 12 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for John Ollivier[edit]
| On 12 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Ollivier, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when John Ollivier contested the Lincoln electorate in New Zealand in a 1889 by-election, he was praised by his opponent for his good-humoured campaign? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 08:04, 12 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Aaron Ayers[edit]
| On 22 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aaron Ayers, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Aaron Ayers, Henry Thomson, and Eden George all unsuccessfully contested the Christchurch South election in the 1887 election and were at some point Mayors of Christchurch? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:04, 22 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Henry Thomson (New Zealand politician)[edit]
| On 22 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henry Thomson (New Zealand politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Aaron Ayers, Henry Thomson, and Eden George all unsuccessfully contested the Christchurch South election in the 1887 election and were at some point Mayors of Christchurch? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:04, 22 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Eden George[edit]
| On 22 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eden George, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Aaron Ayers, Henry Thomson, and Eden George all unsuccessfully contested the Christchurch South election in the 1887 election and were at some point Mayors of Christchurch? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:04, 22 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Christ's College Big School[edit]
| On 29 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Christ's College Big School, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Christ's College Big School is the oldest educational building in New Zealand in continuous use? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Christ's College Big School.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 08:03, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Daresbury (house)[edit]
| On 3 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daresbury (house), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Daresbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, received a supreme award for renovation some weeks after it suffered significant earthquake damage? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Daresbury (house).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 16:03, 3 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for St Luke's Church, Christchurch[edit]
| On 14 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St Luke's Church, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that St Luke's Church in Christchurch, New Zealand, replaced an earlier church that was "ugly and barn-like"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St Luke's Church, Christchurch. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:04, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Thomas Dick (politician)[edit]
| On 4 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Dick (politician), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Thomas Dick, Superintendent of Otago Province in New Zealand, "distinguished himself more by an assiduous devotion to duty than by any display of brilliance"? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 16:03, 4 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for St Saviour's Chapel[edit]
| On 17 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St Saviour's Chapel, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott worshipped at St Saviour's Chapel in Lyttelton, New Zealand, before embarking on the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St Saviour's Chapel. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:03, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for The Octagon, Christchurch[edit]
| On 18 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Octagon, Christchurch, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the tower of the Trinity Congregational Church collapsed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake after the New Zealand Historic Places Trust had declined consent for earthquake strengthening? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Octagon, Christchurch. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:04, 18 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for William Wilson McCardle[edit]
| On 5 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Wilson McCardle, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the New Zealand town of Pahiatua was founded by William Wilson McCardle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Wilson McCardle. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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) 00:03, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Alfred Baldey[edit]
| On 5 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alfred Baldey, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when Alfred Baldey was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council, people wondered who he was? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alfred Baldey. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) 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, 5 July 2012 (UTC)