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A catch of fish in the Hauraki gulf, near Thames. Photo: SUPPLIED

Fishing village proposed

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:November 17, 2023
Post category:Features Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. 1902 A fishing village at…

The official opening of the Paeroa Maternity Hospital in 1930. Photo: SUPPLIED

VINTAGE VALLEY NEWS 1948: 1000 babies born at Paeroa Maternity Centre

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:October 20, 2023
Post category:Features Vintage Valley News

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES searches through old newspapers to bring you the stories Thames Valley locals once read about themselves. The 1000th baby to enter…

A housemaid is up early to get a bright fire going. Photo: SUPPLIED

Flannelette condemned after fatal fire

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:June 10, 2023
Post category:Dead Cert Features

As part of a Valley Profile series, MEGHAN HAWKES explores our local history by seeking out stories of life and death in the Thames ValleySeventeen year old Mabel Kennedy was…

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