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It would appear the power line has broken and the workmen have spliced it together and are using poles with hooks to lift the power line back into position. 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.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 186
Date
1933 to 1934
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh186_005873
Held In
Coolstore

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Place
Horowhenua Region

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electricity,
lines,
photographs,
power,
repair,
technology,
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