A view of the Big River Goldmining Company's battery and cyanide plant, near Reefton.1910.

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DescriptionA view of the Big River Goldmining Company's battery and cyanide plant, near Reefton, West Coast, South Island.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19100127-14-02PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Robertson, WDate of Photo1910-01-27Map^[1]External LinkAUCKLAND LIBRARYContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Big River WaiutaLandmark (Place)Big River Goldmining CompanyOrganisation (eg business)Big River Goldmining Company

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Date Created13th April 2026CommentsTom Barker
Andy Bone i think the cyanide vats are under the roof on the left

Andy Bone
Not seen that photo before...grandparents cottage looks different cool photo. ..sand piles are big amazing to see

Heather Newby
Andy Bone i wasn't sure if they were sand piles.thanks

Andy Bone
Heather Newby maybe wrong someone may now ...but the cyanide treatment came later .from Australia so they saved the wash for treatment....if i read it Wright

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A view of the Big River Goldmining Company's battery and cyanide plant, near Reefton.1910.

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