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Auckland - Two Geo-Photographers: Joseph Divis and Lloyd Homer - An illustrated talk by Simon Nathan

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Joseph Divis and Lloyd Homer both photographed aspects of New Zealand’s landscape and mining history. 

About this event

Divis was a working miner from 1909-39. Photography was his hobby, and he recorded life in mining towns where he lived, particularly Waiuta and Waihi.

Homer worked for the NZ Geological Survey in the late 20th century, specialising in aerial photography before the days of drones and satellites.

The work of these two photographers is now a valuable heritage resource, recording both the natural environment and the nature of past mining.

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Simon Nathan has produced books illustrating the work of both photographers. He will have copies of the book about Lloyd Homer for sale on the night ($30 cash per book).

Itinerary: Regional organisers will promote the talk in their regions closer to the date. This event is open to the public, so please invite friends and colleagues. Events will start with 30mins socialising before the talk commences.

 

City/Town

Venue

Date & Time

Local organiser(s)

Wellington

Straterra office

Wednesday 5 May 

12:00-1:00pm

Michael Gazley/Annette Pocock

Christchurch

Seequent office

Monday 10 May

5:30-7:00pm

Dean Fergusson/Mike Stewart

Reefton

St Johns meeting room

Thursday 13 May

6:00-7:30pm

John Taylor

Dunedin

McGavin Room, Dunedin Leisure Centre

Tuesday 18 May

5:30-7:00pm

Doug McKenzie/RSC

Auckland

Astor Tapas Bar and Eatery

Tuesday 25 May

5:30-7:00pm

Kerry Stanaway/ Vivienne Bull

Waihi

Waihi Arts Centre and Museum

Wednesday 26 May

5:30-7:00pm

Peter Keall

 

Speaker/s

Simon Nathan

Simon’s background is as a geologist and science administrator. These days he is a writer interested in the history of New Zealand science. His recent books include “James Hector: explorer, scientist, leader” (2015), “Through the eyes of a miner, the photography of Joseph Divis” (2010), and “Harold Wellman, the man who moved New Zealand” (2005).
Location

Astor Tapas Bar and Eatery
Shop 6/145 Quay Street Viaduct
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Tuesday, 25 May 2021
5.30pm – 7.00pm (UTC+12:00)

Date and Time

Tuesday, 25 May 2021
5.30pm – 7.00pm (UTC+12:00)

Venue

Astor Tapas Bar and Eatery
Shop 6/145 Quay Street Viaduct
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
New Zealand
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Cost

AusIMM Member $0.00
Non Member $0.00

Includes: Tapas, finger food and light refreshments served 30 minutes prior to the talk.

Dinner can be purchased at 7pm in the restaurant at your own cost.

H&S: Out of consideration for others, please do not attend if you are unwell.
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