A prospecting camp established by the Unemployment Board beside the Maggie river in the Howard district.1932.

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DescriptionIt is an alluvial goldfield and has been reopened by unemployed labour,subsidised by the Board.90 men have commenced working on their own claims,the government taking 10 percent of the gold recovered.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19321005-38-01Photographer Auckland Weekly NewsDate of Photo1932-10-05Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Maggie river Howard district.MurchisonLandmark (Place)Maggie river

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Category TagGoldmining

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A prospecting camp established by the Unemployment Board beside the Maggie river in the Howard district.1932.

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