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This photograph is part of a collection relating to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924. The Scheme which provides hydroelectric power is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa.

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Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 66
Date
circa 1924
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh66_005901
Held In
Coolstore

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Horowhenua Region

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