Mr Peter Nightingale (pictured) collected the parts of the original Woodville fire engine for 2 years and restored it at his home in Levin. He hoped to have it finished in time for Woodville's centennial celebrations from 9 - 19 March 1975. The cab and chassis were found in Marton being used for a turkey house. The fire box was down a bank after proving useless as a farm trough. The front axle and wheels were in a Woodville garage. Other parts have been dug up in various places. Much of the fire fighting equipment has also been found.
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Original Woodville Fire Engine
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1974
- Digitisation ID
- 2014N_Wo7_009204
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Manawatu Evening Standard
- Place
- Levin
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- License
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