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Book: Reminiscences of a Goldminer and Saw Doctor

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This book retells James Smiths stories of his life growing up in Round Hill and then later of his working there as a gold miner. He describes his time in the Nevis and then working in Southland sawmills - first as a "slabby" after leaving school and ultimately being in demand as a skilled Saw Doctor.

  • A4 size
  • 102 pages
  • Soft cover, spiral bound

ISBN 978-0-473-31520-7. Published in 2014 by K.W. Roughan

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