Arapete Settlement
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A view of the road leading up to Arapete workmen's camp. 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.
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- Unknown
- Place
- Mangahao Road Shannon
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Taxonomy
- Community Tags
- horse-drawn vehicles
- journey
- road
- track
- travel