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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. This photograph possibly taken at the Arapete camp shows three workmen and the cook. 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 November 1924.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh205_005880
Title
Workmen and Cook - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 205
Held In
Coolstore
Archive
Lindsay Family Collection

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Creation

Created By
Place
Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir, Shannon
Date
circa 1923

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library

Taxonomy

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break,
jug,
lunch,
photographs,
pitcher,
relax,
smoko,
technology,
wildbore,
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