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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. It is taken from above the power scheme working appears to show the Mangaore village in the middle distance. 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 the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in

Identification

Object type
Image
Archive
Lindsay Family Collection
Date
circa 1922
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh206_005881
Held In
Coolstore

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dam,
electricity,
housing,
hut,
mountain,
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technology,
wildbore,
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