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Striker fatally wounded at Waihī

1912 Striker fatally wounded at Waihī

Striking worker Fred Evans was savagely beaten by police and strike-breakers during the bitter dispute at the goldmining town of Waihī. He died the following day. more...

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'Black Tuesday' - the 1912 Waihi strikeFred EvansGrave of Fred EvansNew Zealand crime timeline

External links

  • Waihi Gold Dredging Plant and Tramway (Historic Places Trust)
  • Fred Evans biography (DNZB)
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