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Printed on front of photo, bottom – 16:3:36 50.

Stamped on back with black ink – 1 x 8

Pouring concrete at No.2 Dam, Mangahao, 1936. This photograph shows the view at the top of the coffer dam. A man is pouring concrete from the suspended drum into the large hole that has been boxed in. A second man in the background appears to be signalling to the cable operator.

See also – Acc.#2000.566.0035 identical photo.

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

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hhs photograph collection,
hydro-electric dam construction site,
hydro-electric scheme - mangahao,
mangahao (shannon),
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