West Coast Sawmillers protesting to retain the timber industry in the region. 1977.

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DescriptionWest Coast saw millers protesting in Cathedral Square to retain the timber industry in the region, 1977.

Christchurch Star archiveDate of Photo1977Map^[1]

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Location (city or town)West CoastEventWest Coast Sawmillers protesting

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Date Created21st January 2023CommentsPauline Schafer
Looks like John Hibbs on the right.

Grant Thornley
I was an apprentice sawdoctor at United sawmils at the time.Appretices weren't allowed to be in the union so me and the other apps had to stay behind and work.I think Kevin Scott and Bryce Hardie were apps too.
Jo Bromley
Was this when Clark ripped up the.West Coast Accord and then called us "a bunch of feral inbreds"?

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West Coast Sawmillers protesting to retain the timber industry in the region. 1977.

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