Image: Wilson Portland Cement Works, Warkworth, Rodney County (21315063101) (cropped)

Description: Shows Portland Cement works, Warkworth with smoke coming through chimneys. A ferry on the Mahurangi River can be seen behind the works on the left. Photograph taken by William Price, ca 1910. Inscriptions: Inscribed - Photographer's title on negative -bottom left: Wilsons Portland Cement Works. Warkworth. 1407. In 1865 Wilson Portland Cement Company started operations. In 1918 the Company amalgamated with the New Zealand Portland Cement Co Ltd at Portland, Whangarei. The new firm was named Wilsons (NZ) Portland Cement Co Ltd. All that remains of the Warkworth plant now are the castle-like ruins of the works by the river. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches Wilson Portland Cement Works, Warkworth, Rodney County. Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives. Ref: 1/2-000594-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. natlib.govt.nz/records/23071699
Title: Wilson Portland Cement Works, Warkworth, Rodney County (21315063101) (cropped)
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