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Typed on paper glued to back: “Geran mine washed ashore on Hokio Beach on November 14, 1918. It was found up towards the Hydrabad. I remember (F.C. Swanwick) that Constable Greggan exploded it by shooting at it with a .303 rifle. Wally Phillips said he thought several marksmen took part in the shooting.”

German Mine, Hokio Beach, 1918.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted (with 2000.018.0336a)

Photograph has scratch across the centre

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

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beach - hokio / waitarere,
hhs mounted photograph collection,
mines,
mines beach,
weapons,
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