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The Public Works Department truck - mobile workshop - used by workmen.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 176
Date
1933 to 1934
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh176_005867
Held In
Coolstore

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Horowhenua Region

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electricity,
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power,
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