Images from Journal No.22

Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978

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Waihi Coursing Plumpton.

Joe Ashby and team. Taken at the top of Barry Road carting metal for Magazine Road from the tip head in Seddon St. Taken mid 1920’s.

"The Rake".

At the Kenny Street crossing Waihi.

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"The Empire". Built for a 2’9" gauge to run on 40 - 45 lbs. rails and to pull 120 tons.

The first load of beer being delivered to the Rob Roy Hotel from Ashby’s Repuplic [Republic – E] Truck in 1926. Harry Ashby on truck, Sid and Joe Ashby closest to keg. Also present - Fred Stamp, "Curly" Tom Williams, Eveff Trembath, "Windy" Meagher and Sunday commercial travellers.

Norma Rosborough

Waihi Historical Society

Committee Member & Secretary 1965 - 1977.

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Workmen commencing the railway tunnel at Karangahake 1900. Waihi end of the tunnel.

 D. McKee and electric lorry. Ivy Thorp and the late Walte Wylde at Wairongomai [Waiorongomai – E]. Society’s trip to Te Aroha area 1976.

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Group at Emily Bay on the Society’s trip to Norfolk Is. 1976.

Thames Hospital and St. George’s Church.

 One of the first trains at Karangahake 1905.
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