An important new book by Don Lockwood.
New museum research facility
above: The Waihi Arts Centre and Museum has a Research Facility with access to a wide range of family history, mining company and archival records. Please download a Research Request form and forward with your payment to P O Box 149 Waihi.
Sheer Scale of Tunnelling Awes Children
New Zealand Herald Thursday 30 December 1999
Below:
The construction of the replica poppet head and dedication of the Millenium Wall, and a photograph of the historic kiln area on Union Hill.
above left: The replica poppet head hoisted into position. Winding wheels, side bracing and illumination will complete the construction which will be visible from all entrances to Waihi.
above right: The poppet head was constructed on its side then lifted into position by two cranes.
above: Mayor Basil Morrison officiates at the dedication of the new Millennium Wall which features 600 ceramic tiles produced by students of Waihi College.
left: A photograph of one of ten historic in-ground ore-roasting kilns on Union Hill . Click here for more.
