2023 – Page 223 – The Valley Profile

Allan Smith with his Kingston Flyer and AB Class model trains. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Chugging along with railway passion

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:March 12, 2023
Post category:News

After 20 years of displaying his model railway to the public, Allan Smith has decided the time has come for some of it to leave the station.The former screenprinter told…

Ann Stanaway and Ngaire Finlay are looking for more members for their crafting club. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Call for keen creatives in Paeroa

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 11, 2023
Post category:News

A Paeroa craft club is calling for members interested in quilting, sewing, fibre art, knitting, patchwork and other hand-crafts.The group holds two sessions on Thursdays. The first session, held at…

Waihī gold mine, showing the Martha lode in 1899. Photo: SUPPLIED

Final whistle for Waihī mine

Post author:Meghan Hawkes
Post published:March 11, 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.1955The sound of the mine whistle…

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