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Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920's

Penciled on back - Surge-chamber in course of construction also framework of tunnel.

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – Mr & Mrs W. H. Walker.

This photo used in book – ‘An eye for country, the life and work of Leslie Adkin’ between pages 112 & 113, & dated as having been taken 20 May 1923.

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Surge chamber, showing outlet to penstock pipes with Mr & Mrs Bill Walker. See also – #.0013

This photo used in ‘Leslie Adkin book’, between pages 112 & 113.

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

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920's

Penciled on back - Surge-chamber (Ernie Lancaster & Bill Walker)

Photo taken same day as #.0014 (which is pictured in ‘Leslie Adkin book’ and dated as being taken on 20 May 1923).

Mangahao Hydro-electric Scheme, 1920’s 1 Sepia tone photo print – Fragile

Surge chamber, showing inlet tunnel from Lower Mangahao Dam with Ernie Lancaster (left) and Mr & Mrs Bill Walker. See also – #.0014

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

Mangahao Power Station switchboard room

Stamp on back of photo - from Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library.

Also online at: http://mp.natlib.govt.nz/detail/?id=39178&recordNum=10&f=tapuhigroupref%24PA-Group-00048|decade%241920s|placeid%2479271&s=da&l=en

Mangahao hydro-electric power station interior showing switchboard room, 1st January 1925

Reference Number: APG-1425-1/4-G

Mangahao hydro-electric power station showing a view of the switchboard room, photographed by Albert Percy Godber in January 1925.

Key terms:
1 image, related to Mangahao Hydro and Hydroelectric power plants - New Zealand - Manawatu-Wanganui Region.

Part of:
Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives, Reference Number PA-Group-00048 (2024 digitised items)

Extent: 1 b&w original negative(s)Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches. Horizontal imageSingle negative

Conditions governing access to original: Partial restriction - Negatives are not available for viewing. Surrogate copies will be provided.

Citation: Any publication must be accompanied by the credit "A P Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library".

Other copies available: File print available in Turnbull Library Pictures 46. Horowhenua Co. Mangahao Hydro Electric Station(PFP-025354)

Inscriptions: Inscribed - On album page - Mangahao Power Station. View in the switchboard room. 1/1/25.

Pelton Wheel, Mangahao Power Station

Interior view of the turbine room at the Mangahao Power Station, showing a Pelton Wheel turbine. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1924.

Photo from the Alexander Turnbull Library - Godber Collection.

Also onlne at http://mp.natlib.govt.nz/detail/?id=37910&l=en

Reference Number: APG-1741-1/2-G

Part of:
Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives, Reference Number PA-Group-00048

Extent: 1 b&w original negative(s)Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches. Horizontal imageSingle photograph

Conditions governing access to original: Partial restriction - Negatives are not available for viewing. Surrogate copies will be provided.

Citation: Any publication must be accompanied by the credit "A P Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library".

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