Broken Power Line - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
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A close shot of a broken power line workmen had to repair.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 WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 187
- Date
- 1933 to 1934
- Digitisation id
- 2011P_Mgh187_005874
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
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- License
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