History of city Whakatane, Bay of Plenty in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: History: Population: 19 300 Sights: General view, circa 1900's Shop owned by George Creeke, circa 1900's Shop of George Creeke (grocer and baker) behind a small building, circa 1900's The arrival of Sir William Herries into Whakatane, circa 1913 Whakatane Harbour and the signal station, circa 1920's Whakatane Hotel, circa 1910's Whakatane township, circa 1910 Whakatane township, circa 1910

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