Printed bottom of picture - Tree Felling, Shannon. N.Z. F. T. Series No. 889
Mr Taylor & Mr Osborne felling giant tree (totara or rimu), Shannon, 1902 1 B&W postcard
Both men stand at each side of the tree holding their axes against the tree. The tree has been scarfed (undercut) at right ready for backcut to bring the tree down.
See also – Acc.#s2002.083.0003 copy photo. See also – Acc.#2002.010.0003 (HHS Photograph Collection) faded enlargement.
Also copies and similar photos believed to exist in SHC (Shannon Historical Collection – seperate to HHS Archives) and in HHS (Horowhenua Historical Society) Collection.
Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”
