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Blackball Hilton Hotel


Just out of Greymouth is the tiny town of Blackball where there are houses scattered here and there along the main street including one that has it's front fence covered in conspiracy theory signs but this historic building is the local hotel - the Blackball Hilton is famous for it's dispute with being the place that the Labour Party was formed over a pint of beer. The town had the longest running miner's strike which happened in 1913.  

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Lydia C. Lee said…
Guessing they use the term Hilton loosely?
3 May 2022 at 09:28
William Kendall said…
Looks like a place with character.
3 May 2022 at 11:11
Pauline said…
I was reading about that miner's strike recently, Amy. That place sure is rich with history.
3 May 2022 at 14:15
Veronica Lee said…
Looks like a nice place to stay.

Happy Tuesday, Amy!
3 May 2022 at 18:19
local alien said…
Lots of interesting places down there, especially the Blackball. I've only passed through that area once like 'a hundred years ago' lol but my grandmother's family is from down there and I've heard a lot of tales. Love hearing yours now
3 May 2022 at 19:18
NCSue said…
Interesting place, though I could do without conspiracy theories!
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4 May 2022 at 00:23
Tom said…
...I love the style with the second floor porch.
4 May 2022 at 00:27
Bill said…
Makes me think of the buildings back in the days of the wild wild west in the US. Interesting history of the place.
4 May 2022 at 06:56
At Home In New Zealand said…
I love these old hotels (they always look so grand) and this one sure has some history to go along with it.
4 May 2022 at 08:28
Einari Sinappi said…
Nice enough place. Is the Bar still open? I´ll have a cold one. 🍺
4 May 2022 at 17:38
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