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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).

Identification

Object type
Image
Date
1917
Digitisation ID
2007N_Fx117_FLA_0639
Held In
"Coolstore"

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opiki toll bridge,
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