Netherton

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Netherton is a small rural settlement that overlooks the Hauraki Plains along State Highway 2.

Paeroa Ward, Netherton

Image: On the Ohinemuri 1900s

On the Ohinemuri 1900s

Tauranga City Libraries

Image: Netherton, Hauraki District, Waikato

Netherton, Hauraki District, Waikato

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Netherton roll of honour

Netherton roll of honour

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Waka on the Waihou River, Netherton, 1906

Waka on the Waihou River, Netherton, 1906

Auckland Libraries

Image: NETHERTON REGATTA, ON THE THAMES RIVER, NEAR PAEROA, AUCKLAND: COMPETITORS IN THE CANOE HURDLE RACE IN DIFFICULTIES

NETHERTON REGATTA, ON THE THAMES RIVER, NEAR PAEROA, AUCKLAND: COMPETITORS IN THE CANOE HURDLE RACE IN DIFFICULTIES

Auckland Libraries

Image: NETHERTON REGATTA, ON THE THAMES RIVER, AUCKLAND: A SMALL FLEET OF OIL LAUNCHES ALONGSIDE THE RIVER BANK DURING THE PROGRESS OF EVENTS, APRIL 4, 1908

NETHERTON REGATTA, ON THE THAMES RIVER, AUCKLAND: A SMALL FLEET OF OIL LAUNCHES ALONGSIDE THE RIVER BANK DURING THE PROGRESS OF EVENTS, APRIL 4, 1908

Auckland Libraries

Image: Dreary scene on the submerged Netherton-Aperea main road

Dreary scene on the submerged Netherton-Aperea main road

Auckland Libraries

Image: At Netherton: a perilous journey with the bread

At Netherton: a perilous journey with the bread

Auckland Libraries

Image: Settlers leaving the flooded district of Netherton for Paeroa

Settlers leaving the flooded district of Netherton for Paeroa

Auckland Libraries

Image: Netherton Bridge under construction, at Paeroa, ca 1918 - Photograph taken by Fred. E Flatt

Netherton Bridge under construction, at Paeroa, ca 1918 - Photograph taken by Fred. E Flatt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Anxious time for settlers: stock being hurriedly driven to higher ground along the Netherton-Paeroa Road

Anxious time for settlers: stock being hurriedly driven to higher ground along the Netherton-Paeroa Road

Auckland Libraries

Image: Where the raging flood broke through: the stop- bank at Puke Bridge that carried away, causing the inundation of Netherton

Where the raging flood broke through: the stop- bank at Puke Bridge that carried away, causing the inundation of Netherton

Auckland Libraries

Image: Floods in Ohinemuri district, North Island of New Zealand

Floods in Ohinemuri district, North Island of New Zealand

Auckland Libraries

Image: Netherton Bridge under construction, at Paeroa, ca 1918 - Photograph taken by Fred. E Flatt

Netherton Bridge under construction, at Paeroa, ca 1918 - Photograph taken by Fred. E Flatt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: New bridge on the Paeroa-Netherton road: the Minister for Public Works, the Hon. W. Fraser, performing the opening ceremony, on Wednesday, March 10

New bridge on the Paeroa-Netherton road: the Minister for Public Works, the Hon. W. Fraser, performing the opening ceremony, on Wednesday, March 10

Auckland Libraries