He pārongo atu anōWorkman Repairing Power Line - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

These men are working on a Mangahao Line power pole near Masterton.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 179

Date

1933 to 1934

Tautuhi matihiko

2011P_Mgh179_005870

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