Contextualising a New Zealand Biography - An introduction to these blog posts

I'm writing a historical biography of a New Zealander (1887 - 1931).   A flamboyant Socialite who for part of her life was a Sly-Grogger, involved in the New Zealand Racing Circle and more! 

I work as a Historian and many of the papers that I studied at University were centred around New Zealand History, BUT I know very little about sly-grogging, racing circles and many of the other aspects of her (to remain a secret for now) life.   So, some effort will need to be spent on researching these areas to provide a wider context to her story.  They may be of some use to students of New Zealand History.  

The first post planned will be about Sly-Grogging!