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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.

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.