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A road was constructed through the Manawatu Gorge in 1871-1872, as seen on the right, with a telegraph line going through 1879-1880. This photograph appears to be taken prior to the railway line being constructed on the opposite bank by 1891.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2011N_Go14_004694
Title
Manawatu Gorge looking eastwards
Held In
Coolstore
Original held in
Public Photograph Collection Go 14
Date
1886

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Creation

Created By
Place
Manawatu

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Taxonomy

Tags
gorge,
manawatu river,
photographs,
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