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.
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Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh205_005880
- Title
- Workmen and Cook - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Held In
- Coolstore
- Archive
- Lindsay Family Collection
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Creation
- Created By
- Charles E Wildbore
- Place
- Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir, Shannon
- Date
- circa 1923
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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