Date1970sReference NumberPhoto 03-047DescriptionCharlie Haua and with wife Mrs Haua and a companion, of Matapihi, Tauranga, 1970s. Charlie is wearing his British Empire Medal that was awarded to him in 1976 for his services to the community. Charlie worked in the Blacksmithing trade for 42 years. He is referred to as the town's last blacksmith. His blacksmith store became a star attraction at the Tauranga Historic Village and district museum which opened in 17th Avenue in 1975.FormatPrintPhysical Descriptioncoloured print
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