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Penciled on back – Manakau, Horowhenua county.

Stamped on back with blue ink - Alexander Turnbull Library, Reference No. 115916 1/2

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.

1 B&W photo print copy

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

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