More Info →Mr Taylor & Mr Osborne felling giant tree (totara or rimu), Shannon, 1902

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Penciled on back - Messrs Taylor & Osborne felling tree in Shannon

Stamped on back with blue ink - John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd. Ph. 78-878

Mr Taylor & Mr Osborne felling giant tree (totara or rimu), Shannon, 1902 1 B&W photo print, copy

Both men stand at each side of the tree holding their axes against the tree. The tree has been scarfed (undercut) at right ready for backcut to bring the tree down. See #.0004 same tree, different view.

These men pictured in #.0002 (2nd & 4th from left).

See also – Acc.#2002.010.0003 (HHS Photograph Collection) faded enlargement.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

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Tags: 1902,; osborne,; shannon,; shannon centennial collection,; taylor,

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