Spectrum 390. Quartz crushers and craftsmen

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Year
1981
Reference
27102
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1981
Reference
27102
Media type
Audio
Duration
00:28:20
Broadcast Date
28 Nov 1981
Credits
RNZ Collection
Martha Mine (Waihi, N.Z.)

The township of Waikino once echoed to the rumble of 200 head of stampers, crushing the quartz of Waihi's Martha Mine. But for nearly 30 years the stampers have been silent. Spectrum looks at Waikino, yesterday and today.