The Ohinemuri Journal has a wealth of information on topics and people of the wider Ohinemuri area. The Waihi Museum has online and onsite resources.
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| Description A NEW DEPARTURE AT WAIHI: WORKERS LEAVING THE MINE ON FOOT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS. Source: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19121114-9-3
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Last year, we all remembered the Waihi Strike of 1912 - this year 2013 will be remembered in history by many as another black day in history. The news today that mining can be extended under the town.They say people never learn from history. Let us not forget the collapses around the town, such as in 2001. My ancestors and relations lived on Barry Road and surrounding areas - we remember the effects of underground mining!
