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Information on back of original photograph - 1920 Dams Road construction

Dams road construction, Mangahao, 1920

Catepillar tractor at left appears in difficulty with a second tractor (at top right) being used to provide assistance. Three unidentified men are by the second tractor.

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

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