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By: Paul Mulvaney8th Jun 2026 4:29AMI will always cherish our research in particular around West Coast coal and gold mining. RIP Brian.

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Brian Wood historian - obituary

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DescriptionBrian Wood.
It is with sadness we have heard of the passing of Brian Wood.
Blackball was so lucky to have such a historian recording it's past. His work , The Great 08, will be treasured as a reminder of his dedication to preserving history.
RIP Brian.
A service is being held at the Working Men's Club on Monday at 1.30pm

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CommentsRob Lunn
Brian was deputy principal at Grey High School when I was there

Sally Quickfall
I'm so very sad to hear this. Brian and my Dad were cousins. He was such an interesting man. My love to all the family. A big loss for the Coast and NZ history.

Carolyn Luck
I remember Brian very well.
RIP Brian
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Robin McKenzie
Brian was avert good professional buddy to my mother Dot McKenzie when did many hours relieving teaching of Special Class as it was called in the say at Grey High

Julie Clemett
Fantastic history teacher at high school.

Rebekah Fairhurst Geer
Ah damn. I remember Mr Wood fondly, he was a lovely man. Condolences xx
9h

Robert Mathewson
Gosh that man could swing a good cain.

Grant Richardson
Condolences to family and friends R.I.P. Brian.

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