Kumara?

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DescriptionI'm wondering if anyone can identify the location of the settlement in this photograph please. My best guess is Rimu looking north with the Blue Spur range in the distance. And if that is correct then what would the substantial building with several chimneys have been, left of centre of photo?ContributorTom Belton

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EventEarly picture of KumaraEarly Kumara

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Date Created4th March 2024CommentsElizabeth Betty Woods
I think Kumara - image off 'WC NZ History' site. The dip in the ridges match (in the distance) https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/21239...
Heading toward Dillmanstown.1930s.
WESTCOAST.RECOLLECT.CO.NZ
Heading toward Dillmanstown.1930s.
Heading toward Dillmanstown.1930s.

Elizabeth Betty Woods I was thinking the same those flattish hills in the background looked familiar

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Elizabeth Betty Woods Gosh you're right, good spotting.

Rosemarie Searle
Ok. Could be Kumara. Taken from the water reservoir area looking down on the town. Boundary Road in front. Large building the school which ties in with the church in Third Street behind. Seddon Street running along with Taylors Hill on the right edge of the picture. Cape Terrace in the background.
It fits but is it?

Elizabeth Betty Woods
Rosemarie Searle I think you are right Rosemarie Searle look at this skyline image off WC NZ History - both have the same ridge dip in the distance https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/21239...
Heading toward Dillmanstown.1930s.
WESTCOAST.RECOLLECT.CO.NZ
Heading toward Dillmanstown.1930s.
Heading toward Dillmanstown.1930s.

Rosemarie Searle
Elizabeth Betty Woods I believe we’ve cracked it my friend. Team work

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