Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978
!["The Empire" loco.](https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/images/phocagallery/Journal 22/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_empire_loco.jpg)
"The Empire". Built for a 2'9" gauge to run on 40 - 45 lbs. rails and to pull 120 tons.
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978
![The first load of beer being delivered to the Rob Roy Hotel](https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/images/phocagallery/Journal 22/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_first_load_of_beer_to_rob_r.jpg)
The first load of beer being delivered to the Rob Roy Hotel from Ashby's Repuplic [Republic – E] Truck in 1926.
Harry Ashby on truck, Sid and Joe Ashby closest to keg.
Also present - Fred Stamp, "Curly" Tom Williams, Eveff Trembath, "Windy" Meagher and Sunday commercial travellers.
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978
![Group at Emily Bay on the Society’s trip to Norfolk Is. 1976.](https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/images/phocagallery/Journal 22/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_group_at_emily_bay_norfolk_.jpg)
Group at Emily Bay on the Society's trip to Norfolk Is. 1976.
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978
![Ivy Thorp and the late Walte Wylde](https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/images/phocagallery/Journal 22/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_ivy_thorpe_and_walte_wylde.jpg)
Ivy Thorp and the late Walte Wylde at Wairongomai [Waiorongomai – E]. Society's trip to Te Aroha area 1976.
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978
![Joe Ashby and team](https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/images/phocagallery/Journal 22/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_joe_ashby_and_team.jpg)
Joe Ashby and team. Taken at the top of Barry Road carting metal for Magazine Road from the tip head in Seddon St. Taken mid 1920's.
Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 22, June 1978
![Norma Rosborough](https://mail.ohinemuri.org.nz/images/phocagallery/Journal 22/thumbs/phoca_thumb_m_norma_rosborough.jpg)
Norma Rosborough
Waihi Historical Society Committee Member & Secretary 1965 - 1977.