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Working hard in 1909

November 5, 2018June 9, 2020 N8N 0 Comments breaking in swampland photographs, Historic photographs Waikato, old photographs of early farming, old photographs of gordonton, Perry Rice

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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Harvesting the turnips 88 years ago

July 6, 2015June 15, 2020 N8N 1 Comment A W Chapman early farmer Piako Rd, historic places in Gordonton, History of Gordonton, old photographs of early farming, Waikato farming history

A splendid crop of turnips grown on Mr A W Chapman’s farm on Piako Rd, Gordonton in 1927. Another historic photo gem to enjoy.

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