The framework of a shed on the Kotuku oil fields, coated by a mineral deposit from the water of an extinct gusher.1913.

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DescriptionThe framework of a shed on the Kotuku oil fields, coated by a mineral deposit from the water of an extinct gusher.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19130410-14-04PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Thompson, A RDate of Photo1913-04-10Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Kotuku Landmark (Place)The framework of a shed on the Kotuku oil fields

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Date Created11th September 2025CommentsGeoffrey Bell
The locals would leave items there, old boots for example, and collect them at a later time after which they would be petrified. I still have a petrified piece of wood from there.

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The framework of a shed on the Kotuku oil fields, coated by a mineral deposit from the water of an extinct gusher.1913.

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