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KAURI GUM INDUSTRY Fact file 1. The kauri gum industry peaked in 1900 with the export of more than 10,000 tons, largely for use in the manufacture of high-quality varnishes 2. As the fields were worked out, mechanical diggers amd washers were introduced. 3. The declining industry received a boost in 1910 when a new market was found, for previously wasted gum chips, in the manufacture of linoleum. A number of interesting books can be found on this topic. Heres a few Gumdiggers of the North - Bert Hingley The Gumdiggers : The Story of Kauri Gum - Alfred Hamish Reed History of Alfred Hamish Reed (click here) A few interest cards below Specimens of Kauri Gum, . Northwood w2 This vintage ,real photo postcard is postally unused and in good condtion. My wifes family who settled here in 1806 and were heavily involved in this industry one way or other - traders and transporters of the kauri gum from here to Auckland etc. NORTHLAND Reprint - Seven KAURI Gum Diggers Other information can be founded in the earlier article. Cheers |
