Westlands Geyser - trial bore at Kotuku. 1905.

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DescriptionWestlands Geyser.

Taken from the New Zealand Graphic, 11 February 1905, p38d
Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections NZG-19050211-38d-2 PhotographerMuir and MoodyDate of Photo1905Map^[1]External LinkAuckland Library

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Location (city or town)KotukuLandmark (Place)Westlands Geyser

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Date Created28th November 2021CommentsLois Iacoppi
Wow

Mary Fenemor
Wow, again !
Dorothy Wills
Extraordinary

Keith Douthett
Is the old oil well still there?

Michael Dense
Keith Douthett yes there are several wells still there
Richard Howe

Apparently my Grandmother's relations, Kennedys, were involved in oil workings, in those early years. Does anyone know of them ? I think they were a different family to the Kennedy bus family.
Catherine Carrington
Hi mike. Are you able to walk across the river still to get to see the wells
I can remember going their in our younger days with Dad. Love to go back and take a look.

Michael Dense
Catherine Carrington no sure used to be able to would have to check with robert smithren

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Westlands Geyser - trial bore at Kotuku. 1905.

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