Historical Review. Bay of Plenty Journal of History. Volume 38 Number 2. November 1990

Building the Bay of Plenty Railway: Written by a Surveyor/Engineer Life in Tauranga after WWI; Waihi; Katikati Line from Waihi to Taneatua Photos incl: Awakaponga; bridge & line construction

The Caribbean Connection: Charles Macmillan, MP, Mayor of Tauranga 1915-1917 Photos; maps

Father Michael Borjon at Maketu: Father Borjon was stationed at Maketu in 1841-1842. He described it as “terrible Maketu” although he loved it Cannibalism; war between Tauranga &Maketu Maori Difficulties dealing with local Maori; crossing swamps; obtaining food; keeping dogs away; ministering to outlying kainga Fate of Father Bjorn & Brother Justin. Father Reignier & a companion visit 1842

Matata Railway, Road & Bridges League 1912-1913: BOP & East Coast proposed line. Building of some sections; swamps, bush felling & other obstacles League formed 1912, Matata Hotel; names; meetings; refs Photos; map

Overland from Dannevirke to Opotiki in 1910: A family journey to Waiawa, via the rugged Napier-Taupo Road & Rotorua. Travel by horse & wagon; sleeping in a tent. Weather, road conditions, details of places, the bush, thermal areas, ferries, swamp A journey of approx 350 miles in 10 days

The Edgecumbe Earthquake: Personal account of 1987 earthquake. Photos

A Visit to Opotiki in 1873: Walk from Ohiwa; Opotiki town, Hotels & businesses; farms Photo

Helping with Dictionary of NZ Biography re Tapsell Book Reviews

Pages 67-122; b/w photos; maps; index; s/covers, stapled (bright); very good condition

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