A closeup shot of a workman's hut at Arapete Camp. The hut is partially made of a tent with a wooden door and a tin lined chimney. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Welling...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir, Shannon
Date: circa 1920
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 view is thought to be of the Arapete camp. This area was later flooded and...
Creator: Charles E Wildbore
Place: Tokomaru No3 Reservoir, Shannon
Date: circa 1923
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 view shows the construction camp at the lower dam - original No.1 dam . ...
Creator: Charles E Wildbore
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1923
Mangahao river camp located on a terrace above the river and associated project workings. This photograph provides a rare close shot of the workmen's huts. Several of the huts appear to be of wooden construction and designed for several individu...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Mangahao Road, Shannon
Date: 1920 to 1924
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 view is thought to be of the Arapete camp
Creator: Charles E Wildbore
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1923
Shown here is the access road to the Mangahao Power Scheme workings. Near this access road can be seen a narrow track which appears to be used to link workmen from their huts to the access road. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1920
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 view shows the construction camp on the Mangahao River upstream from the ...
Creator: Charles E Wildbore
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1923
A view from above the dam workings showing the workmen's huts.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1920 to circa 1924
This house appears to be one of the many family homes built for workers in the Mangahao electricity village, known as Mangaore. It is interesting to note that many of the houses are now listed on the Horowhenua District Councils Notable Buildings ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1920
A closeup shot of a workmans huts at Arapete Camp. In the middle of the shot is a large tent thought to be used as a meeting venue or dinning room. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon....
Creator: Unknown
Place: Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1920