History of the Maungaturoto Co-Operative Dairy Company 1902 -1952 Digitised

Maungaturoto Dairy Co History 1902 -1952 This is the digitised copy of the original publication which I did some time back. It is available on the Scribd website as a complete PDF download. This was done as part of an ongoing project to have Northland's history available to the community on line.

Otamatea Districts Roll of Honour View Street Maungaturoto

The Original Maungaturoto Branch National Bank of New Zealand Building

  

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19140625-48-3

This building is now a private residence. It was opened on May 25th 1914.

 

.. The local branch of the National Bank opened their new premises on May 25, in their handsome and commodious building Reside the post office. The legal chambers of Skelton and Skelton adjoin the bank, all being most convenient to post and telegraph office, and make a fine addition to the business facilities of the district, as well as testifying to the progress and prosperity of the place…

 

Northern Advocate 15 June 1914

Piroa Falls in 1899

 

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-18990721-7-2

Taken in 1899 of Piroa Falls in Gorge Rd a well known recreation spot in our area. A track was later developed and formed by the local Rotary Club to benefit the community.

 

1914 50th Anniversary Celebrations caught on camera

 

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19140212-41-1

During the celebrations the Auckland Weekly News had a man with a camera produce these fascinating images. Click to enlarge the picture to see some of the view of Maungaturoto and its community back in 1914 celebrating their 50th year of settlement.

Maungaturoto turns 150 years old in 2013

Just a quick post letting everyone know about the planned 2013 Celebrations for Labour Weekend 2013. This is being organised by Albie Paton. He can do with all the help possible on this project. Many hands make light work as the saying goes. This is a really important event.  Further details can be seen here

Also you may have noticed a page at the top of the Navigation bar called 'Maungaturoto & Districts Timeline' this is a chronological time line of events and happens that have occured in the area. This is a living time line and will be updated. Keep checking back on the page as it will be changing continuously as further information is added or you can view and download the word version here or alternatively email me if you would like the word document emailed to you

Maungaturoto's 50th Jubilee Celebrations 1914

MAUNGATUROTO'S JUBILEE

Tuesday was a red-letter day in the history of Maungaturoto, and the settlers of this new dairying centre met to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the arrival of the pioneers. The green outside the hall was the scene of many happy recognitions and many a hearty handshake.

A feature of the gathering, which numbered from 100 to 150, was the presence of quite a large proportion of the original settlers, many of whom had come from the furthest parts of the district, and some from Auckland, in order to take part in the festivities.

The evening's proceedings commenced with a musical programme in the hall, to which the following contributed enjoyable items : —Messrs Edith Hyland, Madge Cullen, McNab, Mrs McLean, Mr W. Hook, and a glee party. An address of welcome to visitors was given by Mr. Bailey.

The member for the district, Mr Mander, who presided, made a brief speech) in the course of which he said he was one who came to New Zealand a good many years ago, “without a stitch of clothes” (Laughter). Mr. Gordon Coates, M.P. for Kaipara, and the Hon. F. W. Lang also spoke briefly, the latter apologising for the absence of the Prime Ministor.

The day's festives were brought to a close by a dance, and the jubilee was further celebrated on Thursday by the holding of gatherings specially organised for the children.

Kaipara & Waitemata Echo 11 February 1914