Head-on crash on Gordonton Rd, occupants walk home for nice cup of tea
IT WAS A dark and not terrible stormy night, but thick fog was blanketing Gordonton Rd when two vehicles collided head-on back in the 1940s. Check out the historic pic!
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History
The way it was in photos and words
Memories of Komakorau School
Komakorau was the best school Alan Manning ever attended. All that is left now are the stone steps, in a Waikato paddock. We take a trip back in time.
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Waikato Times in the 1930s
A historic photo of staff who worked at the Waikato Times building on Victoria St, one fine day in 1930. And some fine memories to share.
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Footy champs of 1912
Gordonton has a glorious footballing past. In 1912 the Gordonton Rugby Club won the Hamilton Rugby Union Championship and reigned supreme. Here is proof.
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From Gordonton to Oxford and back
The first Maori woman to gain a PhD – from Oxford, no less – began her educational journey at Gordonton School 78 years ago. Meet Dr Ngapare Hopa.
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Working hard in 1909
History in photos – working the land along Piako Rd with bullocks, in 1909. In the background are the original Bridgman farmouse and stable.
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