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Description

The suspension bridge across the Manawatu River at Opiki (engineer Joseph Dawson, Pahiatua) was constructed by the Tane Hemp Company in 1917-1918. It was known for many years as the Opiki Toll Bridge. It closed in 1969 but can still be seen today (2007).

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Object type
Image
Relation
2015/55
Date
September 5, 1963
Digitisation ID
2015S_2015-55_013572
Format
Slide
Held In
Coolstore

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