MAORI WAR BAKERY
SILVER FARTHING AND MATCHES FOUND DEMOLITION COMPLETED Demolished to make way for a block of shops in Great South Road, Otahuliu, the building owned by H. J. Hall, was one of the oldest in the district, and served a useful purpose in adventurous past days. The building, which was SO years old, was built originally by Mr. William Andrews, who established a dwelling and a shop and bakery. The building was later purchased by Mr. John Hall, who during the-Maori War, enlarged the shop to meet trade from the 10,000 Imperial troops quartered at the neighbouring Camp Farm. His contracts included the supplying of 7,000 loaves weekly.
In 1861 a larger dwelling was built, but the original four rooms were placed on top of the structure. During the process of demolition, a silver farthing dated 1836 was discovered, and in addition a tin of sulphur matches for tinder ignition, a box of matches for drawing room use, and two stone axes. The matches are excellently preserved, and may still be lit.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 708, 6 July 1929, Page 14
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174MAORI WAR BAKERY Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 708, 6 July 1929, Page 14
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