Trucks of ore ready to be hoisted to the surface - Blackwater mine at Waiuta Waiuta.1931.

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DescriptionTrucks of ore ready to be hoisted to the surface. Waiuta.1931.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19310204-45-01PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967Date of Photo1931-02-04Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WaiutaOrganisation (eg business)Blackwater mine

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Date Created1st March 2026CommentsJoss Divis on left…he used a tripod, and could snap the photo from where he is standing. That way he could be in all his pics!

Pete Lusk
And looks like mine manager Tasman Rangi Hogg on right.

Phil Wright
'31 it was grim times,and we are headed there again..

George Colligan
Gotta love that History thanks for sharing

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Trucks of ore ready to be hoisted to the surface - Blackwater mine at Waiuta Waiuta.1931.

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