Gold Dredge at Rimu Flat. 1922.

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DescriptionRimu Flat near Hokitika, the largest Dredge at that time in New Zealand,

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19220223-40-6 PhotographerA. FontaineDate of Photo23rd February 1922Map^[1]ContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)RimuOrganisation (eg business)Rimu Gold Dredge

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Category TagGoldmining

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CommentsIan Andrew Jonson
Electric powered?
Ian Andrew Jonson not sure..
Patricia August
Ian Andrew Jonson probably.....my father was the electrician on the at Hukarere dredge, just north of Ikamatua.
Alec Birch
Ian Andrew Jonson Yes Rimu was electric, the Kaniere Forks/McKays Creek hydro schemes supplied the power.

Bob Laing
My Relies worked on that dredge.
Dennis Gibbs
The Moonlight dredge was electric.

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Gold Dredge at Rimu Flat. 1922.

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