Blacksmith moments in history

Before Pae Korokī and Papers Past, the New Zealand Room librarians would note topics of interest in an alphabetised card catalogue, this is their selection of stories about blacksmiths from the Bay of Plenty Times and other sources.

See also:

• Andrew Gilmore moments in history

1910s

M. Vial has taken over the blacksmithing business of J. Wright. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 July 1917.

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A selection of images from the archives:

Mollie Hardy, Charlie Haua, Pat Holloway at Charlie's blacksmith, Grey Street, c. 1940s.

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 99-1161

Charlie Haua's blacksmith's shop, Grey Street, view from Elizabeth Street end.

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 02-156

C.W. Haua, Blacksmith, at the anvil, September 1964.

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo gca-7181