
Opening of reconstructed Ohau Hut 1936
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- Description
Sunday, November 8, 1936 was a memorable day for the [ Levin - Waiopehu Tramping ] club. It saw the opening of the Ohau Hut, which was reconstructed after the February 1936 storm.
Over 60 trampers attended the function and the hut was declared oficially open by the first president of the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ, Mr F.W. Vosseler.
Shown here is the club president, Mr N.M. Thomson, speaking from the doorway of the new structure during the ceremony.
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- Date
- March 1981