Blackwater miners resume work after a strike lasting thirteen weeks.June 1934.

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DescriptionGroup photo of the miners fter their meeting to accept the mine owners' offer and to resume work.The miner's president, Mr. G. Ward is standing on the left. The Blackwater mine is situated at Waiuta.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19340613-53-04PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967Date of Photo1934-06-13Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)WaiutaBlackwaterPerson G. WardOrganisation (eg business)Blackwater mineEventBlackwater miners resume work after a strike lasting thirteen weeks

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Date Created17th April 2026Comments
Andy Bone
And the Alexander mine owned by mcvicar was black listed by the union for bring in labour...interesting history

Phil Wright
They would have had reason to strike too,but 13 weeks would be hard going in those days!

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Blackwater miners resume work after a strike lasting thirteen weeks.June 1934.

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