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 Murphys also provided transport for passengers and parcels. Prior to the construction of the ramp at Whirokino, the road was often impassable On his retirement, the business was operated for many years by his son, Mr E. Murphy. |