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Information on back of original photograph - Flood No 2 dam

Flood threatening bridge at No.2 Dam, early 1920’s

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 110 with caption: One of the flash floods, sweeping away everything in its path on the Mangahao River. These floods could occur several times in a week, and it must have been soul destroying for the workmen to see the results of their labour disappear in a matter of seconds.

Also used in book – “Horowhenua County and its People”, page 279 with caption: The same bridge during one of numerous flash floods that interrupted work. PNPL.

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

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Sealy Camp, survey party, 1915
Part of the Mangahao Camp, early 1920's
Transport lorries outside buildings at No.1 Dam, 22 December 1926
Boiler being towed by 2 Caterpillar tractors, 10 September 1920
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Group of people on road, Mangahao, 1925
Top Camp cookhouse with Mr Hooper (cook), early 1920's
Vehicle overturned on road to dams, Mangahao, 25 January 1926
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