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Censorship buried details of bridge collapse:

The Second World War was sometimes a long way off from peacefull little Levin- but it seemed alot closer the night two American marines accidently demolished the Wiokino Bridge.

Contains:

Mrs P.M. Sloan
Mr Alex Watson
Mr Brian Easton
Mr Peacock
Mr Murphy
Mr Everton
Dr Crawford
Mr E.J. Murphy

Mr E.J. Murphy, Foxton, with one of the various vehicles used during the long period that he carried mail between Levin and Foxton. Murphys also provided transport for passengers and parcels. Prior to the construction of the ramp at Whirokino, the road was often impassable because of flooding from the Manawatu River, forcing Mr Murphy to travel between Foxton and Levin via Shannon. On his retirement, the business was operated for many years by his son, Mr E. Murphy.

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Date

March 1981