Axemen compete in the 13-inch log chopping event at the Wataroa sports day.1938.

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DescriptionAxemen compete in the 13-inch log chopping event at the Wataroa sports day.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19380518-45-08Date of Photo1938-05-18Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WhataroaEventAxemen compete in the 13-inch log chopping event at the Wataroa sports day.

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Date Created20th January 2025CommentsWendy Oats
What year was this, do u know?
Hubby's dad used to do chopping.

Shannon Mahuika-Wharerau
Might sharpen me axe

Marcy Robertson
Does anyone know any of these axe men? My Dad snd uncle Darcy did wood chops n received many a cup.

Theresa Gibson
The chips flew that day. Just in socks.

Kevin O'Regan
What a brilliant old photo. Timber workers must have made up a huge percentage of population. Not much room between choppers and spectators.

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Axemen compete in the 13-inch log chopping event at the Wataroa sports day.1938.

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