This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view is thought to be of the Arapete camp. This area was later flooded and became Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir.

Arapete Camp - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh213_005888
- Title
- Arapete Camp - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Format
- B&W print
- Held In
- Coolstore
- Archive
- Lindsay Family Collection
Creation
- Created By
- Charles E Wildbore
- Place
- Tokomaru No3 Reservoir, Shannon
- Date
- circa 1923
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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