Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Injuries and fatalities caused by boys and men using well sharpened axes were common in the late 19th century, with many workers involved with bush clearing. Bush felling and ...

Creator:      Simon Johnson
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          October 28, 2023

Refer to Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p. 36.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date:          unknown

Henry and Herman Dittmer cutting timber for their house on Scotts Road, near Linton, watched by Jack Irvine (seated). The area was also known as Hilltop and Moto Rimu. The house was later sold to the Crawford brothers, one of whom remained in poss...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          1904 to 1920

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Volume 6 page 703, says: "PROUSE BROTHERS, LIMITED, Timber Merchants, Levin. Established by the present proprietor in the "seventies," this industry has steadily increased from year to year. The mill and yards are si...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Levin
Date:          circa 1900