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Middlemass, Mr : Photographs of gum digging, Whakarewarewa and Seddon on a war canoe

Date: ca 1890s

By: Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Beattie & Sanderson (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-7221

Description: Photographs of: a group of men with spades digging for gum amongst kauri trees; a group of Maori men, women and children gathered around the hot pools at Whakarewarewa, with the men are pulling on ropes attached to something in the pool, captioned "`Parekohoro' - Whakarewarewa"; and two photographs, one a close-up, of Seddon and party on a waka. They are captioned "The Premier's Visit to Huntly on the Waikato in the war canoe Taheretikitiki" and "The Premier's Visit to Huntly on board the war canoe on way to King Mahuta's residence Waahi". Photographers were Josiah Martin (using the initials J M) and Beattie & Sanderson. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-002406 and 002408 Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

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Gumfield and diggers, Northland region, possibly at Sweetwater

Date: [ca 1930]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004967-F

Description: Gumfield, Northland region, circa 1930, possibly at Sweetwater. Nicholas Covich (senior) is on the far right. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

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John Henry Subritzky digging for gum on a beach at Houhora Harbour

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004944-G

Description: John Henry Subritzky digging for gum on a beach at Houhora Harbour, Northland Region, circa 1910. A kete (Maori flax basket) and a dog are alongside. Photographed by the Northwood Brothers. Souce of descriptive information - gumdigger identified by library client Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

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Nicholas Covich's gumfield and diggers, Ahipara Hill, Northland region

Date: [ca 1930]

From: Northwood brothers :Photographs of Northland

Reference: 1/1-004966-G

Description: Workers and machinery on Nicholas Covich's gumfield, Ahipara Hill, Northland region, circa 1930. Nicholas (Eku) Covich junior is on the right (with striped shirt). Jack Kostanich is fourth from left, standing by the machine. Allan McPherson stands in the centre, with hat. Photograph probably taken by Arthur James Northwood. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Allan McPherson identified by Library client. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

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