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Fred Norman preparing rabbit traps with his cow named 'Brindle' for transport of traps etc. c.1930. Ref. G24

Fred Norman preparing rabbit traps with his cow named 'Brindle' for transport of traps etc. c.1930. Ref. G24

Wanaka Station (Wilkin) buildings at Albert Town in 1865. Location of Wanaka Station subsequently moved to where Roys Station was located. 1865. Ref. I1

Wanaka Station (Wilkin) buildings at Albert Town in 1865. Location of Wanaka Station subsequently moved to where Roys Station was located. 1865. Ref. I1

George Studholme with horses Duke, Jip, and Prince reaping a crop in the Wanaka Station area. Lake Wānaka in the background. c.1930-40s. Ref. G1

George Studholme with horses Duke, Jip, and Prince reaping a crop in the Wanaka Station area. Lake Wānaka in the background. c.1930-40s. Ref. G1

A contractor's stationary threshing mill and tractor on Touhy's Farm (owned by the Ironside family). c.1930s. Ref. G186

A contractor's stationary threshing mill and tractor on Touhy's Farm (owned by the Ironside family). c.1930s. Ref. G186

Demonstrating shearing sheep on Pigeon Island (Mou Waho). c.1902-5. Ref. E26

Demonstrating shearing sheep on Pigeon Island (Mou Waho). c.1902-5. Ref. E26

Shearing at Motatapu Station owned by Don and Sally Mackay. 1990. Ref. N11

Shearing at Motatapu Station owned by Don and Sally Mackay. 1990. Ref. N11