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Typed at bottom of photo on one of the copies – W.R. Miller Engineer

Stamped on back of this copy with dark blue ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Written on back of other copy with black pen – (5) The late W.R. Miller of Wanganui. Engineer

Mr W.R. Miller (engineer), one of the seven tunnel victims, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy

Probably an earlier portrait photo.

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

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shannon centennial collection,
w.r. miller,
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1920's,
1922,
b&w,
black and white,
engineer,
mangahao,
mangahao dam,
mangahao tunnel tragedy,
portrait,
shannon,
tragedy,
tunnel tragedy,

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