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Waikato coalfields museum
Photo of the week
Construction of the Tainui Bridge in Huntly was completed in 1959. The combined road-rail bridge upriver could not meet the requirements of our growing town. The boom in coal mining on the West side of the Waikato River saw many houses built in the 1950s, increasing the demand for a new bridge. It was officially opened by Huntly's mayor at the time, Dr. Willoughby, and featured a parade and beauty pageant.
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Researching the past?
Please download, complete and send us a Research Enquiry Request Form to either:
26 Harlock Place, P O Box 275, Huntly 3700 or email us: registrar@coal.net.nz
New Museum
“The present home of the Waikato Coalfields Museum on Harlock Pl has become unsuitable to house the extensive collection and a new purpose-built facility is needed.”
Here is a link for those who may have missed the article about the new Museum project. Simply follow the link below and click the first search result: "North Waikato News online - Fairfax Media Digital Edition".
https://www.google.co.nz/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=9KibU8bQA6mN8Qe3voGIBw&gws_rd=ssl#q=north+waikato+news
Please download, complete and send us a Research Enquiry Request Form to either:
26 Harlock Place, P O Box 275, Huntly 3700 or email us: registrar@coal.net.nz
New Museum
“The present home of the Waikato Coalfields Museum on Harlock Pl has become unsuitable to house the extensive collection and a new purpose-built facility is needed.”
Here is a link for those who may have missed the article about the new Museum project. Simply follow the link below and click the first search result: "North Waikato News online - Fairfax Media Digital Edition".
https://www.google.co.nz/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=9KibU8bQA6mN8Qe3voGIBw&gws_rd=ssl#q=north+waikato+news
Photography Exhibit
A new exhibit has filled the space that "Cuppa Tea?" left behind! This photography exhibit explores Huntly buildings and people with photos and showcases some very early cameras. Come and see some of our community's rich social history.
A new exhibit has filled the space that "Cuppa Tea?" left behind! This photography exhibit explores Huntly buildings and people with photos and showcases some very early cameras. Come and see some of our community's rich social history.
The Ralph Mine Disaster Centenary
The Ralph Mine Disaster Centenary is coming up this September. Plans are currently being made to have a replica of the Mine's pithead built near where it originally was and a miner's reunion over the Disaster's anniversary weekend. For more details about the reunion please visit their Facebook page. Pre-registration forms are available here: Pre-registration form
Free Entry
Entry is FREE/entry-by-donation for a limited time so come down and find out more about our rich social and industrial history. We are open 7 days from 10am to 4pm except for Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
The Ralph Mine Disaster Centenary is coming up this September. Plans are currently being made to have a replica of the Mine's pithead built near where it originally was and a miner's reunion over the Disaster's anniversary weekend. For more details about the reunion please visit their Facebook page. Pre-registration forms are available here: Pre-registration form
Free Entry
Entry is FREE/entry-by-donation for a limited time so come down and find out more about our rich social and industrial history. We are open 7 days from 10am to 4pm except for Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Support us
Make a donation
Make a donation to the Museum and the proposed new development.
All donations over $500 for the new Museum project will be acknowledged within the new building. Contact Museum staff for further details on (07) 828 8128.
Become a Member
Membership to the Museum Society entitles you to free entry to the Museum at any time, invitations to exhibition openings and special events and a regular newsletter, keeping you informed of what is happening at the Museum and special events.
Memberships Rates
Adult: $25
Senior citizen: $15
Family: $35
Business: $50
Please email the Museum with your details, or pop a cheque in the post to the Waikato Coalfields Museum, PO Box 275, Huntly, made payable to the Waikato Coalfields Museum.
Make a donation to the Museum and the proposed new development.
All donations over $500 for the new Museum project will be acknowledged within the new building. Contact Museum staff for further details on (07) 828 8128.
Become a Member
Membership to the Museum Society entitles you to free entry to the Museum at any time, invitations to exhibition openings and special events and a regular newsletter, keeping you informed of what is happening at the Museum and special events.
Memberships Rates
Adult: $25
Senior citizen: $15
Family: $35
Business: $50
Please email the Museum with your details, or pop a cheque in the post to the Waikato Coalfields Museum, PO Box 275, Huntly, made payable to the Waikato Coalfields Museum.
