Copy photo of HHS 2000.540.0002
Stamped with blue ink on back of HHS 2000.540.0002 This photograph must be acknowledged to the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Reference No. 115916 1/2
Penciled on the back of HHS 2000.540.0002 W.H. Field Collection Manakau, Horowhenua county.
The Main highway, railway and settlement at Manakau early in the 20th century. This photograph shows three horse drawn carts as a method of transport. The railway crossing is marked by a white picket fence with gas lamps on each side of the crossing entrance. In the background are the foothills of the Tararua Ranges.
RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH (This slightly enlarged copy was made from the Alexander Turnbull Library photo in HHS collection, see Acc# 2000.540.0002)
Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”
